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Old 07-02-2012, 07:25
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I know a lot of people don't like extending dog leads but I have a dog that I can't let off and want to give him a bit more freedom. I can't make my mind out between these 2 leads.
The blue one is a cord type so probs better to hold the red one is a tape type so more bulky but stronger?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ancol-21163-...6&sr=1-1-spell

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...supplies&psc=1

He is only a Jack Russell so both will be more than enough for him.
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Old 07-02-2012, 12:21
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My Jack russel has the Ancol Flexi Maxi Lge one, I find them better then the robe one if you suddenly have to get hold of it, the robe one can hurt your hand. Also in the case of them tangling themselves up,.
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Old 07-02-2012, 16:15
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My Jack russel has the Ancol Flexi Maxi Lge one, I find them better then the robe one if you suddenly have to get hold of it, the robe one can hurt your hand. Also in the case of them tangling themselves up,.
How big is it about? I can't find anything online about it apart from its twice the weight of the cord one.
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Old 07-02-2012, 16:38
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The cord ones are really dangerous, for the user and the dog IMO, the flat lead type ones are much safer.

We use an extra long training lead to give Duncan extra freedom. http://www.doglistener.co.uk/products/recalllead.shtml
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Old 07-02-2012, 17:57
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I second a training line? I've had a couple of nasty injuries with flexi's and I hit a westie in my car after it ran out into the middle of the road to chase another car! It's owner let him have full extension while walking along a busy road thankfully he was ok, apart from some teeth knocked out, could have been much worse.
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Old 07-02-2012, 17:58
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I second a training line? I've had a couple of nasty injuries with flexi's and I hit a westie in my car after it ran out into the middle of the road to chase another car! It's owner let him have full extension while walking along a busy road thankfully he was ok, apart from some teeth knocked out, could have been much worse.
Seriously, what is wrong with some people
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Old 07-02-2012, 18:32
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I second using a tape type flexi lead or a long training lead.

In both cases they are only as useful/safe as the the person on the other end. I do use a flexi lead, but if you go for that option I'd recommend giving both you and the dog some practice time somewhere away from roads and other hazards. Your dog will need to know a 'stop' command and have reasonable recall to make either safe, effective and practical. I also find using a harness is better than clipping to a collar.
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Old 07-02-2012, 23:45
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I have one similar to blue one for my dog (also a Jack Russell) it's good but a couple of the downsides to it is if you try to grab it and the lead isn't locked, it can really hurt your hand, almost like a mini rope burn. Being so thin and black it's also easy to get tangled up or trip over it.
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Old 08-02-2012, 00:07
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No recommendation, but can I just advise anyone using a flexi or flat or ANY lead than allows a dog to get a bit of a 'run up' that you use it with a harness NOT a collar to avoid neck/tracea injuries.
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