Choosing Dog Leads – What Type Of Lead?

It goes without saying that Dog leads are an essential piece of equipment for walking your dog. However, they can also aid you in training your dog to behave when jumping, lunging and aggression to other dogs.

A quick sharp (non-aggressive) tug on the lead whenever your dog misbehaves will break his thought process and stop him from attacking other dogs, jumping and lunging forward - or walking you...

It is very important to regulary check your dogs lead for wear and tear, you lead can fray very quickly if you dog has a habit of chewing. Also, be sure to check the condition of the hook on the collar on a regular basis, as you don't want this to break suddenly, if your dog is going to leap in the road.

What type of lead?

There are many different types and styles of lead on the market today and all serve different purposes, so it is a matter of finding out what you find the most comfortable to hold.

You also need to consider the size and strenght of your dog before making any purchase commitments. If your dog has a tendency to chew his lead, you may want to go after a chain type, however you will find a range of leads availale, such as leather leads, rope leads and fabric types.

You can also get an extending lead that is ideal for elderly and those less able to keep up with your dog, although the choice comes down to personal preference.