What Leash to Use for Training

There are so many option on leashes, lengths and styles that I thought I’d post a short video to make things a little easier. This will relate mainly to the type of leashes you’ll want to use when training and how the difference will come in.

In the various lessons on the site, you’ll often see me using different length leashes, tabs, flexi-leads and more. This video will give you a short insight as to what I use and why!

Pull Tabs can be made of most any material and oftentimes can just be cut from an old leash. I like my dog, even when off lead, to wear a pull tab because it’s easier to grab and manipulate than trying to grab a collar

Long Lines are my favorite go-to tool for dog training whether I’m starting a new dog, leash training or even working one of my dogs on a new skill. I like the Dynamic Lead (link on my shop page), as I find they are the best made, but you can also just use a long piece of tubular webbing with a good snap at the end.

FlexiLeads are used only in training and once you understand one SIMPLE RULE: Don’t pull on the line, always use the button on the handle. Flexis can be a great tool for training and finishing a dog. You’ll often see high level competitors at an obedience trial practicing advanced skills with their dogs on a flex leash.

Leash, this is the leash I use for everyday walking and hanging out with my dog. Mine is a 4foot braided leather leash and they last me over 10 years. I prefer the 4 foot leash because that is the length I find is ideal for giving the dog enough freedom, but not too much!