Sunday, February 21, 2010

The Best Leashes!

We had to tell you about these leashes we have and LOVE! We got them from Dog.com a while ago and have just started using them again as the dogs have decided they really don't want to heel anymore! They are slip leads and while some have a name brand, the ones we got don't so I'm assuming they are a Dog.com product. In any case, they are also referred to as "British slip leads". Instead of clipping them to your dog's collar, they slip around the dog's neck. Make sure you put them on right (the lead should look like a 'P' in orientation) and place the lead high on your dog's neck, just behind the ears. It's very much like the nylon leads Cesar Millan uses, just nicer and more expensive! They are very easy to hold and even when the dog pulls the lead doesn't hurt your hands. They give you more control over your dogs and they pull less on these leads. Of course, we're also using Charlie Bear treats in our training so that helps too, but I have noticed a difference with the lead alone (like when we're at agility class, Riley is less fussy with the other dogs).

We're still working on new products and designs, but from time to time, we'll let you know about dog-related items that we just love and use!

Please click the blog title ("The Best Leashes") to view the leash at Dog.com.