flexi lead

Thinking of ordering the below of Roxy and Vinny so they can have more fun walks. We don't get the stronger ones here. Are these strong and good?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Flexi-Basic-Cord-Retractable-Dog-Lead-Leader-leash-XS-S-M-L-four-colours-/350690298477?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Dogs&var=&hash=item90600b38ce

Yeah they are, Flexi-Leads are great, I'd definitely recommend them

Sorry i hate flexi leads and even the biggest ones are far to flimsy for my liking, i personal use long tracking leads to allow Chance to have a run around

ella wrote:Sorry i hate flexi leads and even the biggest ones are far to flimsy for my liking, i personal use long tracking leads to allow Chance to have a run around

Something likes this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Long-Dog-Lead-training-tracking-recall-lunge-line-/250844691916?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Dogs&var=&hash=item8010ab5901

RoxysMum wrote:

ella wrote:Sorry i hate flexi leads and even the biggest ones are far to flimsy for my liking, i personal use long tracking leads to allow Chance to have a run around

Something likes this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Long-Dog-Lead-training-tracking-recall-lunge-line-/250844691916?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Dogs&var=&hash=item8010ab5901

yer i have a similar one i think it's 15m one

Thanks!

I have one which was recommended on this forum and got the xxl for dogs up to 75kg, works a treat, he runs around as I am more confiudent as I know I ahve control, if he sees another dog ( he doesnt like other dogs) i woudl recommend this one!! hope it helps your decision

Sara n Ozzy wrote:I have one which was recommended on this forum and got the xxl for dogs up to 75kg, works a treat, he runs around as I am more confiudent as I know I ahve control, if he sees another dog ( he doesnt like other dogs) i woudl recommend this one!! hope it helps your decision

Same one as me and it def strong enough.

Good to hear it's working for you

I'm not a huge fan of the thin wire like flexi leads, they can be difficult to see from a distance, you may or not know if the approaching dog is on a lead at all, they are easy to get tangled up in along with your dog which may cause stress. I much prefer the long tape training leads, something like this:

Thank you so much for the feedback and suggestions! I've ordered the tracking leads and cannot wait for them to arrive

The one I use isn't a wire lead. Logan would break a light weight one.

This one is pretty much the same thickness as my training lead except I can use it on the roads etc too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320878577557&clk_rvr_id=336977943360

Those look great Mat!

The flexi lead is spring loaded, so the dog constantly feels the pressure on this neck, only a bit though, but he knows it's there. Long lines (such as the tracking line) allow slack to be on the lead, which means you are actually teaching your dog off lead control with the aim of being able to let him off lead when he is reliable. Long lines, when used properly, are excellent. I don't ever use flexi leads, I can't see how they are useful except in not having to train your dog.

this one is my but i have a X large 8m long

MatLogan wrote:The one I use isn't a wire lead. Logan would break a light weight one.

This one is pretty much the same thickness as my training lead except I can use it on the roads etc too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320878577557&clk_rvr_id=336977943360

damm i paid £47 for me

Glasgowdogtrainer wrote: I don't ever use flexi leads, I can't see how they are useful except in not having to train your dog.

For dogs that aren't off lead they are a God send. And my Logan is trained

For walking in areas that are roads one minute then open areas the next it gives the owner full control. Having a long training lead is only good in totally open areas, I use one too but they can't be used everywhere.

I agree with Mat, i cant let Ozzy off the lead due to him not liking other dogs but he can have a good run around in the park then when we are back on the pavements I ahve full control, its theeh best thing ever for my situation - best of both worlds, Ozzy doesnt mind, we run around all over the place which we couldnt do otherwise

Sara n Ozzy wrote:I agree with Mat, i cant let Ozzy off the lead due to him not liking other dogs but he can have a good run around in the park then when we are back on the pavements I ahve full control, its theeh best thing ever for my situation - best of both worlds, Ozzy doesnt mind, we run around all over the place which we couldnt do otherwise

Exactly the same here, I was just walking there now and I was on tiny paths near the road for a brief bit then walking past a primary school. In those places I keep the lead short.

Then once I got past those places it was wide open fields and he could have the full run of them.

I feel it is responsible to keep a dog on lead in certain areas no matter how friendly it is. It is just having respect for other people. Parents don't want to see dogs off lead by the school and they are perfectly right.

It also saves me carrying around the soaking wet slack of a training lead. However, if I was just going to the fields or the farm the training lead would be perfect.

MatLogan wrote:The one I use isn't a wire lead. Logan would break a light weight one.

This one is pretty much the same thickness as my training lead except I can use it on the roads etc too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320878577557&clk_rvr_id=336977943360

This looks great, I like the training lead but not that I can't adjust it quickly , I may just invest in one of these thanks mat.

They might be a useful tool, but they don't teach your dog anything i'e how to be off leash, how to recall under distraction etc as the dog always knows he's attached to you.

Glasgowdogtrainer wrote:They might be a useful tool, but they don't teach your dog anything i'e how to be off leash, how to recall under distraction etc as the dog always knows he's attached to you.

I don't let Logan off lead. He has no need to be, and I've had so much bother with people letting their dogs run wild that I avoid it completely now.

I like the freedom a long training lead gives you and your dog. With Rocky on the long line we can do recall training and still have him under control too. He then has the chance to have a run around will I have the confidence of knowing he is still under control. Best of both worlds really.

I totally agree with Matt, we had Ozzy as a rescue so dont know his history but there is no way we could let him off the lead and this is the only way he could have a bit of freedom without causing chaos with other dogs, we have been told that he will always hate other dogs! he also come back to heel even with this lead on, it has been a god send to us and Ozzy, thanks Matt

Glad to hear it. It has been really good for my Logan too, changed him totally. Physically he is in great shape since and mentally he is a lot more relaxed.

I think the long lines work better for when you're going somewhere that's a wide, open space and you can just switch the normal lead to the long line and let them run around, and of course you can practice the recall. Flexi-Leads are good for, as Mat says, when there are some areas you want them to run around in but then others you need to keep them on a short lead. Because the long line can be a bit tricky to control, shorten, lengthen, etc. sometimes. So both are good but different purposes, ultimately. I have both

Awesome feedback guys!

I've ordered the long tracking leads for my two. Over here we don't really get to do much road walking and there are two parks I'd like to take them to more often but the gates lead on to main roads, so I'd hate for them to run off, but still want them to be able to have a good gallop around the park. We try to go to dog parks at times when there'd be few others too. Sadly we don't have the open spaces here so I think the tracking leads will work well for the parks and of course change over to normal leads for getting in and out the car etc.

The long lines will definitely come in handy for you then

still can't stand flexi's, will never use one and i have a dog who can't go off lead. Will only use training leads no matter what type of place we are going to (bar road walking)

Had the xl one ^ given to me and i've given it to the neighbour, flimsy crap IMO

i think they bang on it the best lead i ever bought

Really interesting to hear different opinons!