Hi,
I'm in the process of starting up a dog walking (etc!) service, and as a break from organising the 'sensible' parts of running a business (although I'm finding them rather facinating!), I've been having a look at leads.
Through reading so far, I've come to the conclusion that I want to use harnesses with the dogs I'm walking as I've read stories about slipped collars, combined with the fact that it gives me a point where I can attach my details if they do scarper (always best to be prepared).
So I'm down to standard leads, flexi leads and long-line leads. I want to use a combination, but I'm not sure which brands get particularly good reviews amongst dog walkers. I have used an unbranded flexi-style lead in the past with my family's dog, but he gets let loose soon as possible (and has the worst recall - he does have the brains a goldfish would be disappointed with, bless him). But with having responsibility for other people's pets, prior to having sussed the dog's recall, and gotten a written off-lead agreement, I want something that will allow them to have a good walk. Ideally a combination of a few types would help - for those dogs that are allowed off, and those that cannot be trusted.
So I thought I'd ask the professionals which brands they recommend, or links to what they use. I'm in the UK, and have access to all the usual suspects: ebay, amazon, zooplus, petplanet, equinecaninefeline, etc, as well as a friend who is a pet supply wholesaler.
I'd also be very interested in knowing what other dog walkers consider to be the best for harnesses.
So far I've looked at these ranges: Envy, Rok Strap, Halti, Dogleesh, and Flexi.
Thank you very much in advance for any feedback, reviews, or advice!
I'm in the process of starting up a dog walking (etc!) service, and as a break from organising the 'sensible' parts of running a business (although I'm finding them rather facinating!), I've been having a look at leads.
Through reading so far, I've come to the conclusion that I want to use harnesses with the dogs I'm walking as I've read stories about slipped collars, combined with the fact that it gives me a point where I can attach my details if they do scarper (always best to be prepared).
So I'm down to standard leads, flexi leads and long-line leads. I want to use a combination, but I'm not sure which brands get particularly good reviews amongst dog walkers. I have used an unbranded flexi-style lead in the past with my family's dog, but he gets let loose soon as possible (and has the worst recall - he does have the brains a goldfish would be disappointed with, bless him). But with having responsibility for other people's pets, prior to having sussed the dog's recall, and gotten a written off-lead agreement, I want something that will allow them to have a good walk. Ideally a combination of a few types would help - for those dogs that are allowed off, and those that cannot be trusted.
So I thought I'd ask the professionals which brands they recommend, or links to what they use. I'm in the UK, and have access to all the usual suspects: ebay, amazon, zooplus, petplanet, equinecaninefeline, etc, as well as a friend who is a pet supply wholesaler.
I'd also be very interested in knowing what other dog walkers consider to be the best for harnesses.
So far I've looked at these ranges: Envy, Rok Strap, Halti, Dogleesh, and Flexi.
Thank you very much in advance for any feedback, reviews, or advice!
