I love the Dogmatic Gripper - nice, versatile training lead made out of the same material as horses' reins so soft on the hands, but strong. Matching range of collars and leads

 

We use Halti training leads for our lot. They're nice and soft and it's very handy being able to adjust the length of them.

 

Another vote for the Gripper.

Dogless recommended these to me and I absolutely love them - brought one for the Newfie first, but have since brought a second to use with the Neo when he has his head collar on. Really fab leads - great quality, versatile, lovely and strong, comfy on the hands.

I also love lightweight soft rope slips - very easy on the hands, but not suitable for all dogs. Although you can get some nice soft rope leads that have the traditional trigger clip on the end too.

I really would ditch the flexi, and avoid them at all costs in the future - really, really awful, and very dangerous, IMO.

 

Brilliant thank you will have a look the flexi is going in the bin soon, at the moment we're using it for running her on the field because she can't recall properly yet.

 

another one for the gripper here I love it

 

I've got Halti training leads. Had them for 4 & 3 years and they're still in great condition. They are soft to the touch and very versatile

 

I also use Halti training leads and have done for a long time now.

I have tried other leads (I have a couple of other varieties kicking about as spares) but absolutely nothing compares to these. Why?

-- They are soft on the hands.
-- Extremely light to carry for their size. I hate heavy leads!
-- Versatile. They can be made into standard 3ft leads, 6ft leads or anything in between.
-- Can be clipped around the waist for hands free walking.
-- Obviously they have two trigger hooks; ideal if you use harnesses, head collars, etc.
-- Strong.
-- Cheap to buy.
-- Easy to shove in a pocket...you could not say that for most 6ft leather leads.

 

Brilliant thank you will have a look the flexi is going in the bin soon, at the moment we're using it for running her on the field because she can't recall properly yet.

Why bin the Flexi lead? They are a fantastic tool when used correctly and there's no reason a dog cannot walk to heal on a locked Flexi. If taught to walk to heel on a fixed lead then they should be able to walk to heel on a flexi when required.

We use one daily this time of year, it allows Millie slightly more freedom and is a very valuable tool.

For our fixed lead I tend to use the Halti Training lead:

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Or a Rogz Multipurpose Lead:

Rogz Utility Fanbelt Pink multi-purpose lead 160cm Large - Rogz dog lead Rogz dog lead large - globaldogshop.com

 

I have a police/training lead from Indi dog and it is lovely soft webbing and has a variety of lengths because of the rings on it I hate it when leads hurt your hands to. Bailey has a bridle leather training/police lead we picked up in a market and its the best lead ive ever had, wish id bought several!

 

I use the light, soft, slip proof, lead that you can get in various lengths for both tracking lines and hand lead that I can roll up and put in my pocket with no loop on the end.

Had mine for years and washable, incredibly strong and never slips no matter what the weather or whether or not you wear gloves

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The only lead I ever use is a thin Red Dingo one like this:

(Except mine are black)

They're really light, have a lovely small clip (essential IMO for puppies/small dogs) and a nice padded handle. They're 1.2m long which is a bit longer than a lot of leads, which again I like because my dog is closer to the ground than a big dog so it makes sense to use a longer lead.

Highly recommend

 

I have used the Halti training leads too, and rate them, they come in a couple of sizes and the thinner one is great for my smaller dog and still feels sturdy.

I like Red Dingo too - although prefer the Medium size to the small one, but have found these stand up to lots of washing and wearing...

Naomi x

 

Thank you for the replies everyone. I'll go through them with my mum tomorrow I'm 5ft 10 so I'd say a long lead is quite important especially as Rosie is so tiny I never even thought about how much more length is needed because of her size.

 

Another vote for the police/training leads. Had a halti which i loved until one of the triggers failed now got a mekuti one wwhich came with the harness. Indi dogs look good too all similar soft handling material.
Re length I had the small halti one but now have a 2.5m one which is great for using as a double ender and gives lots of freedom when used at its maximum.

 

At the minute I use a puppy lead it's a matching puppy lead and puppy collar.

 

Thank you for the replies everyone. I'll go through them with my mum tomorrow I'm 5ft 10 so I'd say a long lead is quite important especially as Rosie is so tiny I never even thought about how much more length is needed because of her size.

I'm 5 feet 10 too and I can walk my mini JRT on the Halti training lead at it's shortest

 

I also love lightweight soft rope slips - very easy on the hands, but not suitable for all dogs. Although you can get some nice soft rope leads that have the traditional trigger clip on the end too.

Rope ones are comfy and I find don't tear your hands to bits when its cold. I like them a bit long. I found my favourite one been abandoned (no dog attached).
Most of our stuff collars etc are from the wainwrights section at P@H but I am learning the dangers of pf on our wallet :ihih:

 

The only lead I ever use is a thin Red Dingo one like this:

(Except mine are black)

They're really light, have a lovely small clip (essential IMO for puppies/small dogs) and a nice padded handle. They're 1.2m long which is a bit longer than a lot of leads, which again I like because my dog is closer to the ground than a big dog so it makes sense to use a longer lead.

Highly recommend

Second this! really great leash.

 

They all look fantastic, thank you everyone I think the final descision is up to my mum, as she's the one with the sore hand

 

I also use Halti training leads and have done for a long time now.

I have tried other leads (I have a couple of other varieties kicking about as spares) but absolutely nothing compares to these. Why?

-- They are soft on the hands.
-- Extremely light to carry for their size. I hate heavy leads!
-- Versatile. They can be made into standard 3ft leads, 6ft leads or anything in between.
-- Can be clipped around the waist for hands free walking.
-- Obviously they have two trigger hooks; ideal if you use harnesses, head collars, etc.
-- Strong.
-- Cheap to buy.
-- Easy to shove in a pocket...you could not say that for most 6ft leather leads.

Couldn't agree more .....we love our Halti lead-so versatile-we use ours daily for walks and at agility classes as you can adjust length of lead to suit-can also have it around your waist for hands free dog walking!!! :thumbup1:

 

I love the Ezy-dog double-ended lead, it's really robust and very comfortable.

I also have a good one from Kumfi - it's double ended and slightly longer, but not as strong as the one from Ezy-dog.