Hi everyone,
I’ve got a question about slip leads. I’m thinking of getting one for my girl; I currently walk her in a Julius-K9 harness, but when she decides to pull, even though she’s only small, she’s surprisingly strong! I’ve read recently that those harnesses aren’t actually that good for their shoulders. I’ll admit I just followed the trend at the time; it’s good quality and sturdy, but maybe not the most comfortable long-term.
She walks much better on a collar, but she manages to slip out of it easily. The issue is that her neck is as wide as her head, so if she pulls backwards, the collar just comes right off. It’s happened a few times now—talk about a heart attack when you’re in the middle of town!
So, I was wondering if a slip lead would suit her build? Also, is there a risk of her choking herself with one?
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Here you’ve got the separate collar and lead. It’s much more practical because it means you can leave the collar on. With a slip lead, you have to take the whole thing off. You can choose any width or length as everything is made-to-measure. You can also have any colour you want. It’s rot-proof, doesn’t ruin their coat, it’s super sturdy and it looks lovely.
A slip lead is the best! Even for a Chi! I can PM you the details for someone who custom-makes them in paracord in less than a week. I’m actually waiting on another one for Moumouth at the moment! They’re brilliant and really good value too. I’ll try to find a photo.
I’m bumping this old thread to see if, in the end, using a slip lead is actually any good for teaching them to walk properly on the lead.
Mine are currently on collars and retractable leads, and I’ve realised that I’m often having to tug on the leads to stop them jumping up at people or kids... plus Oz pulls like a train on his collar.
Are you happy with them in the end?
Blimey, your "girl" can certainly shift! Are you on a bike to keep up with her? Either way, she’s got the face of one HAPPY dog! And that’s the best part! Dogs' body language and vocalisations are nothing short of a miracle! You can learn everything just by watching and listening to them! I’m adding to my ‘doggy vocabulary’ every single day!
No, no, she just had tiny little legs, hence the impression. But I walk at a very comfortable pace.
Yeah... I know that feeling only too well! Sadly, I’m in the same boat as Sana – I’m not exactly tall, so when I’m out walking with friends, they take one step and I have to take two...
It’s true that slip leads are mostly used by people who usually walk their dogs off-lead. But just because they’re a bit less common doesn’t mean they aren't comfortable to walk with.
Back in the summer of 2016, at a free concert with a few thousand people in a car park, I had to meet up with a friend. I wove through the crowd four times with my three dogs in my left hand (and my walking stick in my right). Elastic was slightly ahead, finding the best gaps, Hiami was tucked against my thigh, and little Gaspadinn was right in his shadow. We didn't bother a soul thanks to those three slip leads; for my dogs, it was just one long, calm slalom through a forest of legs, even though it was a completely new situation for them.
Blimey, your "girl" doesn't half trot! Are you on a bike to keep up with her? Anyway, she certainly has the face of a HAPPY dog! And that’s already the best part! The way dogs express themselves through their bodies and voices is nothing short of a miracle! You can learn everything, understand everything just by watching and listening to them! I’m adding to my "dog vocabulary" every single day!
No, no, she’s just got tiny legs, which is why it looks that way. But I’m walking at a very comfortable pace.
My main concern isn’t about controlling where she's looking. It’s about making sure the walk is just as enjoyable for her as it is for me. I’ve been working on this for a while now. It’s the same principle when walking to heel (off-lead).
Keeping her with me is easy. Keeping her happy by my side, enjoying the scenery without her feeling like she’s missing out by not being able to stop, that’s the tricky bit.
Once I’ve cracked that, she’ll definitely look like she’s got a huge grin on her face :)
You’ve already got that sorted with your Moumouth. So, I need to make Sana a bit more like Moumouth.
