Does anyone know where I could find a really good quality leather leash? These nylon leashes suck. Also I have been training him with his behavior issues of too rough play with other dog and excessive barking out window so I have been leaving just the lead on during the day when I am here. Its been very effective but he is chewing through the leads anything I can do.to stop this?
mrjamoc
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The amish made stuff is some of the best quality I have ever found in leather works. It can be a bit pricey but well worth it.
As far as lead chewing, redirect, if he starts to chew take the leash from him and give him a bone/toy/etc.. something appropriate to do instead.
The amish made stuff is some of the best quality I have ever found in leather works. It can be a bit pricey but well worth it.
As far as lead chewing, redirect, if he starts to chew take the leash from him and give him a bone/toy/etc.. something appropriate to do instead.
You nailed it! There really is no better answer than vigilance when it comes to a baby dober or even an adult 
Good luck!
Good luck!
How much do you want to spend? LOL I've purchased leads from these places. Very happy with the quality. I use the Hogan lead for OB classes. Very easy on the hands with leather like butta.
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A fine quality leash, can be like sleeping on a good quality matress.
But, if he is chewing through a nylon one already, a more expensive one may be destroyed quicker...more loke a rawhide stick.
I had one dobe (late 70's) chew through a leather leash, so she could get up on the inlaws bed...LOL
- she didn't take long, to part the leather leash, in half...with her determined bite
But, if he is chewing through a nylon one already, a more expensive one may be destroyed quicker...more loke a rawhide stick.
I had one dobe (late 70's) chew through a leather leash, so she could get up on the inlaws bed...LOL
- she didn't take long, to part the leather leash, in half...with her determined bite
I just might have to get one of those Hogans......
I got a leash from our trainer who hates leather for training purposes, it can break for one thing. Now I just love using this leash and it is soooo soft on the hands.....it might be good for a pup. It is a soft nylon braided leash, quite thick, but I can't find anything like it online. I'll keep looking.
It is something like this:
http://www.ellaslead.com/inc/sdetail/34/81
I got a leash from our trainer who hates leather for training purposes, it can break for one thing. Now I just love using this leash and it is soooo soft on the hands.....it might be good for a pup. It is a soft nylon braided leash, quite thick, but I can't find anything like it online. I'll keep looking.
It is something like this:
http://www.ellaslead.com/inc/sdetail/34/81
Actually it's 3/4", probably he had them made because they have his name on them. Rope like this:
3/4 Nylon Double Braid Rope - Double Braid Rope - Knot And Rope Supply Ltd.
3/4 Nylon Double Braid Rope - Double Braid Rope - Knot And Rope Supply Ltd.
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I still use the lead I got from them 10 years ago. I recently got a police style lead and leather slip collar from them. They are very nice.
I still use the lead I got from them 10 years ago. I recently got a police style lead and leather slip collar from them. They are very nice.
I only use leather leads, I hate anything else.
A determined dog can actually get through any lead in under 5 seconds - all my dobermans can literally bite through them if they want.
the only time i use anything else is my heeling leash is actually soft fabric (so i can bunch it into my hands), and when i show on a slip lead its a very thin nylon lead but i use it to slip out of their collar and that goes best.
my dogs are allowed to bite and tug on their leashes WITH PERMISSION.
my favorite leather leashes actually are just handmade ones by dobe people. the tomans make wonderful leashes, and so does lyn k - i use the toman leads on all the dobes. i have a thin leather leash from on lead (a local person) and thats what i use on chill. i have a very thin lead thats meant to be a breed ring lead that i can show the dogs with, and i also have some braided leads. i could go on and on.
my requirement is half inch or thinner, and i want it to break in super quickly. and must stand up to tugging.
A determined dog can actually get through any lead in under 5 seconds - all my dobermans can literally bite through them if they want.
the only time i use anything else is my heeling leash is actually soft fabric (so i can bunch it into my hands), and when i show on a slip lead its a very thin nylon lead but i use it to slip out of their collar and that goes best.
my dogs are allowed to bite and tug on their leashes WITH PERMISSION.
my favorite leather leashes actually are just handmade ones by dobe people. the tomans make wonderful leashes, and so does lyn k - i use the toman leads on all the dobes. i have a thin leather leash from on lead (a local person) and thats what i use on chill. i have a very thin lead thats meant to be a breed ring lead that i can show the dogs with, and i also have some braided leads. i could go on and on.
my requirement is half inch or thinner, and i want it to break in super quickly. and must stand up to tugging.
Like Doberkim I pretty much exclusively leather leashes.
By preference I use latigo leather (I see lately that it is sometimes being called "rawhide") and as far as leather breaking--I have training leashes that I was using back in the 80's that look like new except that they are very soft and supple because of all the years of use.
Latigo is fairly soft when brand new and gets softer with age. None of the leashes I use are more than 1/2" wide but all have sturdy snaps. I don't like harness leather for leashes--tends to be too stiff and too thick and takes approximately forever to break in.
I think that nylon leashes are terribly uncomfortable to handle--and if you've ever had a long leash made of nylon ripped through your hands by a dog you'll know exactly what I mean.
The exception to leather for leashes are my tracking leashes--they are either 5/16" or 3/8" double braid--occasionally nylon but mostly dacron (from marine hardware stores) and I do my own splicing--those are comfortable enough to handle because the double braids are all round.
And there is no substitute for vigilance when it comes to keeping dogs from chewing on leashes. I don't play tug at all with my dogs--and for me having a dog with his leash in his mouth is a big giant no-no--and they all learn that very early in life.
But I know a ton of people who do use the dogs leash to tug (they fold it into 1/4"s usually)--a lot of the agility folk use that particular technique--most of them use leather and they don't let the dogs chew on it--just pull on it.
By preference I use latigo leather (I see lately that it is sometimes being called "rawhide") and as far as leather breaking--I have training leashes that I was using back in the 80's that look like new except that they are very soft and supple because of all the years of use.
Latigo is fairly soft when brand new and gets softer with age. None of the leashes I use are more than 1/2" wide but all have sturdy snaps. I don't like harness leather for leashes--tends to be too stiff and too thick and takes approximately forever to break in.
I think that nylon leashes are terribly uncomfortable to handle--and if you've ever had a long leash made of nylon ripped through your hands by a dog you'll know exactly what I mean.
The exception to leather for leashes are my tracking leashes--they are either 5/16" or 3/8" double braid--occasionally nylon but mostly dacron (from marine hardware stores) and I do my own splicing--those are comfortable enough to handle because the double braids are all round.
And there is no substitute for vigilance when it comes to keeping dogs from chewing on leashes. I don't play tug at all with my dogs--and for me having a dog with his leash in his mouth is a big giant no-no--and they all learn that very early in life.
But I know a ton of people who do use the dogs leash to tug (they fold it into 1/4"s usually)--a lot of the agility folk use that particular technique--most of them use leather and they don't let the dogs chew on it--just pull on it.
www.lizardleathercollars.com
can make any length width you like.. hardwear is outstanding as is the leather...
you can coose any style etc.
the clips on lizard leather leads are much safer than most leads.they are trigger opening not the pull down ones
can make any length width you like.. hardwear is outstanding as is the leather...
you can coose any style etc.
the clips on lizard leather leads are much safer than most leads.they are trigger opening not the pull down ones
I'm a Ray Allen fan, just picked up a few Latigo's for Agitation work and they're very well made. The price is awfully fair too.
Latigo Leather Leads: Leather Leashes, Tac-black Leather, Old World | Ray Allen
Latigo Leather Leads: Leather Leashes, Tac-black Leather, Old World | Ray Allen
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