The leash has been not only an accessory of style since the early days of the pet but also an indispensable tool for ensuring control of the pet during walks and helping the animal to learn basic obedience knowledge. Do not forget about the good breakaway dog collar because it’s easy to use and comfortable for your dog!

Choosing the right leash for a four-legged one is not an easy task – the stores are full of leashes of different materials, lengths, colors, and functions, so before buying a leash for a dog, you should first consider the following:

What will the leash be used for? For training, exhibitions, long walks in the woods, and perhaps a comfortable walk in the city?

What material do I want on a leash? Textile, genuine leather, rope, or perhaps the increasingly popular biotan materials?

Different types of leashes by a purpose:
Standard: standard long leash for comfortable daily walks with the dog. This is the most versatile type of leash that can be used for almost any occasion.

Standard short: the short leash to teach the dog to walk side by side. With such a leash, it is especially convenient to teach the disobedient four-legged to walk beautifully next to the master and not to pull him.

Standard length: great for learning training teams, especially “With me!”. This type of leash will also be suitable for long walks in the woods when the pet is given more freedom of movement. With a long leash, it is handy in situations where you can’t run the dog but want to let him squat well.

Automatic leash: This leash has a winding function, also known as a reel. The length and size of such leashes can range from the smallest to the largest for large breed dogs. With an automatic leash, it is convenient to transport a pet in the city. It is easy to stop in time or set to a length that is comfortable for both the owner and the dog.

However, often with such a leash, the pet feels he has a lot of freedom, so he gets used to the constant stretching.

Exhibition: a leash for display in the ring. It’s an ultra-thin leash that blends in maximally with the pet’s exterior and is almost imperceptible. Such a leash will never be intended for daily walks, as it will not be comfortable for either the host or the breeder.

For jogging/hiking: functional leashes of various lengths for comfortable jogging with a pet. It can be a leash with a cushioning function that “softens” sudden twitches and the dog does not experience any discomfort. It can also be a leash similar to the standard ones, but with a special loop-handle, which is convenient to grip during active sports.

Double: leash of various lengths with two branches. This is a convenient choice for owners with two dogs. When driving with such a leash, both four-legged people are dependent on each other, so they cannot pull in different directions, learn to walk next to each other. This type of leash can also be used for one quadruped when both fastening carbines are attached to different locations on the braces, thus improving control of the dog’s control.

Advantages and disadvantages of leash materials:

NATURAL SKINS:
Advantages: extremely durable, non-slip, so it is suitable for all seasons. Durable looks solid.
Disadvantages: difficult to dry, change color quickly, is susceptible to dirt, can harden, aggravate, or even start to rot from moisture.

TEXTILES:
Advantages: inexpensive, extremely light and comfortable, a rich choice of patterns and colors, dries easily and quickly when soaked, easy to clean.
Disadvantages: Can wear out faster, can break in emergencies, so it’s important to choose the right thickness of leash for your quadruped size and weight. Dogs like to chew on such leashes, so the pet needs to be watched closely. Textile leashes easily absorb odors, so after a longer period of wear, they can emit an unpleasant odor.

BIOTAN:
Advantages: does not slip in the hands, is comfortable to grip, does not absorb moisture, and does not get dirty. Easy to clean, suitable for cool and harsh weather. Convenient to disinfect.
Disadvantages: There are slightly heavier than leather leashes, if they have rivets, can easily crack. Thinner leashes are easy to cut, so it is recommended to choose the largest possible leash.

ROPES:
Advantages: thick and strong, dries quickly when soaked.
Disadvantages: absorbs odors, so may emit an unpleasant odor after prolonged wear. Quads like to chew them, so pets need to be protected, both from textile leashes and ropes.