Question about slip leads

Bobkat
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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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    • Energiesolaire
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    I see a slip lead as a really useful tool, but I’m not sure it’s exactly what you’re after. The front-clip harness makes me hesitate a bit though.

    A slip lead is brilliant for training work. It gives you great control over their head.

    I suppose using one long-term just for general walks isn't a bad thing; plenty of people seem to swear by them. But if you're looking for a hassle-free walk where the "kit" does the work for you—without you having to stay constantly focused—a walking harness might be a better fit. Still... why not give both a go?

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    I’m really struggling at the moment to find decent slip leads with a good thickness that don’t slip and are actually comfortable and reliable. The ones I used to get from the vet were perfect, but manufacturers don't seem to make them like that anymore. The ones in the pet shops aren’t up to much either, so I think making one myself (it’s not rocket science, after all) seems like the best way to go.
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    Bobkat
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    Oh yes, I’d love to see that too :)

    Thanks, Misanthrope

    I think a slip lead is meant to be worn quite high up on the neck; I can try doing that with his collar, but it’ll just slip down.

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    I'll do that for you in a bit!
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    Quiz
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    I'd love to see the photo too! 👍
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    No @bobkat, absolutely not! Moumouth has a homemade slip lead! With his 80cm (about 31 inches) neck, I couldn't find a slip lead big enough—just like everything else, really! I bought a horse headcollar from Decathlon and with a few tweaks (I can take a photo for you), he has a brilliant slip lead that’s stylish, flexible and comfortable because it's not round like the ones they sell for dogs. He’s also got all sorts of harnesses, saddlebags and collars made here in the UK, but I much prefer the slip lead; it’s very secure and so simple!
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