The most faithful four-legged friends of man are dogs. In the city, all lovers of these pets need to have a leash for the dog. According to the law, it would be necessary to have a muzzle, but this norm has not yet been implemented in Russia, and its non-compliance is almost not punished. But we will not touch on the topic of muzzles and today we will talk specifically about leashes.
Dog Leash Material
Ideally, the leash should be covered with leather or rubber. Those dog breeders who have at their disposal a synthetic (nylon) leash and a large dog probably know the incredible burning sensation when your dog rushes forward, and you stop it, squeezing the leash in the palm of your hand, and the leash slips. This is very painful. Such moments do not occur if there is a coating of rubber or leather.
It should also be noted that the materials of the leash for the dog must be of high quality, because from time to time your pet will fiddle with the leash in the mouth, arranging for him an involuntary strength test.
When using a classic leash, pay attention to the strength of its carabiner, practice shows that it is the carabiners that are the weakest points in classic leashes.
Dog Roulette Leash
Such leashes are very convenient to use, especially with active dogs. There will be practically no entanglement of the dog with roulette, because the extra part of the leash is always automatically collected in roulette. Also with this leash, you can quickly adjust the leash length. Of the most famous brands of similar accessories, the Flexi dog leash is worth noting. Roulettes of this brand have proven themselves in the circles of dog breeders. The quality of the product is on top. Roulette fits perfectly in your hand and is very durable.
The only thing to consider when buying a roulette leash is the size of your dog. Usually, the weight of the dog for which the leash is designed is indicated on the package of the leash. It is better to take a leash for a large dog with a margin, because the efforts of your pet on the device can be very serious. There are usually four dimensions by weight. Roulettes also vary in length. The length of the leash in roulette is usually in the range of three to eight meters.
Also the roulette leash is divided by the type of core. It can be a cord, tape or cable. Among the minuses of such leashes, one can distinguish that on such a leash your dog learns to pull to the side, and not go near you, that is, it is not suitable for young dogs while they are still learning to walk on a leash correctly.
Dog Leash
This is how it can be described in other words as a dog leash. Everything is very simple here. When your pet rushes forward, the leash tightens his neck - and the pet calms down. These dog accessories are used by dog breeders when the dog is taught to walk calmly in the company of people. Some people think dog control is a mockery. It should be understood that the measure of the impact of the accessory on the dog is harsh, but it will never cause the dog a fatal injury.
Sometimes this is the only way to raise a restless dog. After all, it is obvious that the four-legged friend realizes what happens when the leash is pulled, and weakens it by stepping back, because the dog itself will not cause damage, according to the principle of the self-preservation instinct. Such leashes can be considered a kind of alternative to strict collars.
Dog harness
In the harness you can often find dogs of small breeds. A harness-lead for dogs is convenient, it does not create much effort on the neck of the pet, and this is very important when we talk about small breeds of dogs. One sharp awkward movement - and your baby can seriously damage your neck. With a harness, such injuries by negligence are completely excluded.
On medium and large dogs, harness leashes are less common, but are found. Also harnesses are divided by type of attachment on the dog's body. The type of attachment of the harness is selected individually.
Chain leash
A leash in the form of a metal chain can be found quite rarely. Usually, those who use such a leash say that its main advantage is the fact that the pet does not chew on it. In general, such a chain looks good on large and powerful dogs, adding to them the brutality that they already have. Moreover, the chain is a constant load on the dog, and this is training. There is no need to grin about the phrase about the load, allegedly claiming that the weight of the chain is insignificant, if the walk lasts several hours, then any weight is palpable to the dog. Try yourself to walk around the city all day with a weighting pad for legs weighing at least 300 grams, all your doubts will immediately be dispelled. With such leashes it is problematic only in the cold, when he can stick to the tongue of the dog if he licks it.
Spark Leash
Such leashes are relevant if you have several dogs. This can be the case if your dog has whelped or you are just an ardent lover of dogs and there are two or more of them in your house. The part of the leash where your brush is located looks classic. A design feature lies in the area of the carbine for attaching a collar. On a leash-spark, several leashes with carbines depart from the carbine. The number of leashes is equal to the number of your dogs. The only thing you need to know: such a leash is quite problematic to find even in specialized stores.
Dog leash for bicycle
Lovers of cycling in the company of their pet are familiar with this leash. The leash is a rigid rod that is mounted under the seat of your iron horse, a leash for your pet is attached to the other side of the rod. The leash should be short so as not to confuse your dog’s paws and not fall into the wheel or chain of the bike. In general, such walks require upbringing from the dog and some safe bicycle driving skills from you.
Riding Leash
This is a kind of classic leash, but has several special carbines along its length, with their help you can choose the leash length. There is something from the classics in this leash and something from the roulette leash. Such leashes are rare and quite expensive, in practice they turn out to be very bulky, but sometimes such leashes are optimal.
Lead Drivers
Such leashes are chosen by lovers of fighting dog breeds, as well as those who happen to be with their pet in the most crowded places. The leash is very short (sometimes hard), it is convenient to ride a dog with such a leash in public transport or in a car. Outwardly, the leash looks like an elongated loop that connects to the collar. In addition to dogs of fighting breeds, this device is relevant with large breeds.
How to choose a leash
The right leash for your dog will provide you with good walks for a long time. The main selection criterion is whether the leash matches the weight and size of your pet. If the leash is too weak, then it will become unusable very quickly. If the leash is too powerful, it will cause you inconvenience when walking with your pet.
Do not buy the cheapest leash. Although manufacturers are very impudent, nevertheless, the logic in pricing is visible. A cheap leash will break quickly, it will be inconvenient to use. The best choice is the middle price segment or slightly higher.
If you are not at all familiar with the issues of choosing a leash for a dog, then a sales assistant in a specialized pet store will help you make the best choice.
Leash - a friend of the dog
Some dogs perceive the leash as a restriction on their freedom. It is important for you to instill a different association in your pet. The leash should tell your dog that a fun walk will begin. Your pet should not dodge the leash, should not gnaw him with anger. In fact, it’s not difficult to instill such a habit; dogs are smart animals.
A leash is a must when walking with a dog. Whether it's walking in the city center or quiet walks through the woods on the outskirts of the village. Do not neglect this attribute. Even if your dog is very well-mannered and calm, an unforeseen situation can scare her. In this situation, you may lose your pet, it is possible that you can never find it. Why do you need such risks when you can just buy a leash and live in peace.
Dogs are especially shy during noisy events using pyrotechnic means, at such moments it is necessary to keep the dog on a leash, and the hand effort should be maximum, because your dog can try to run away from the sudden pops of firecrackers and fireworks, but away from this noise.