A leather lead 1m to 1.2m is what you need.

Sophia wrote on Sep 25^th, 2025 at 11:50pm:



Extenable leads are meant to bu used on trained dogs. Until your dog heels properly without pulling, stick to a fixed lead.

Mind you, I nearly went for a big fall! I was standing at the top of a 1-5–2m bank. Socks saw someone walking up to where we were and started running towards that person. I made a gigantic step but managed to stay upright, just!

Bobby. wrote on Sep 26^th, 2025 at 8:50am:


stick to cats ya dumbarse

Bobby. wrote on Sep 26^th, 2025 at 8:56am:


You should be more annoyed that you are such an idiot. What do you think is wrong with a leather lead 1 to 1.2m in length?

That doesn’t mean a leather lead of 1-1.2m length is bad.

You lack logic skills.

I have not just adopted Socks, she is the fourth dog I have adopted and the second I am training in obedience. As usual, I read about things I am interested in.

John Smith wrote on Sep 26^th, 2025 at 12:28pm:



             

Bobby. wrote on Sep 26^th, 2025 at 12:32pm:



so you claim he doesn't know what he is talking about, but can't say what about his suggestion you disagreed with

Are you really THAT stupid?

Hi Sonia.

Have a very short lead, 400-600mm lead and keep your dog close to your side, you want to teach them to stay at your side. Having a longer lead lets them get out in front of you and become the leader and that will also mean they are your protector. By having the short lead you become the leader and protector. Once a dog is in front of you they become the leader and you the follower and that is where your problem is.

Its much easier to control your dog with a short lead but it will take time and patience.

Monk is forgiven

namaste

Sophia wrote on Sep 26^th, 2025 at 8:32am:


My grandparents bred winning showdogs they asked me to take one of the pups they were keeping to obedience school when i was young which is important not only for the dog it also helps owners understand how obedience is taught.

Choker chains are used for training dogs on a lead which then allows small people even children to walk big strong dogs with safety.
The dog will learn how to behave then you can use any lead to walk them once they're trained.

If the dog starts running ahead or straining on the lead you stop. The dog quickly learns not to run ahead and keep a bit of slack in the lead when walking with choker chain.

I don't need to use a lead my dog understands from training he has to walk beside me on left side he never drifts more than 4-5 ft away when sniffing stuff.

Guide dog training is also very impressive the dogs understand walk/dont walk at crossings.
Never approach a guide dog for anything when they're working it distracts them.

Gordon wrote on Sep 26^th, 2025 at 7:33pm:



LOL -  Monk doesn't know.   

Baronvonrort wrote on Sep 26^th, 2025 at 6:52pm:


Unless you have a very big, strong, dominant dog no need for a choker chain. Way to use a choker chain is to give a sharp pull on it so it clinks the chain. This noise reminds the dog to stay close to its owner/handler. It does mean you need to know how to fit the choker chain which is not used to choke the dog!

Yup, don’t approach or pat a guide dog, even if its owner has fallen etc.

A 1–1.2m lead allows you to have both hands on the lead, essential to  control any lunges by the dog.

Gordon wrote on Sep 26^th, 2025 at 6:24pm:


He sounds lovely. What type of dog is he?

John Smith wrote on Sep 26^th, 2025 at 8:39am:


Never a truer word spoken. Oh there should be a warning or advice written on those extendable leads about that!

Jovial Monk wrote on Sep 26^th, 2025 at 9:43pm:


Wrong. Choker chains make an excellent training tool when teaching your dog to heel. But it has to be used properly. Doing a hundred small tugs every time you walk is not how you use them and not fair to the dog.

A lot of people these days have started using pronged collars. Not sure I agree with using them. Their argument is that you almost never have to use the prongs because the dog very quickly learns to not pull against them. Unless your dog is problematic, I'd avoid them

Leroy wrote on Sep 26^th, 2025 at 5:29pm:


Who is Sonia? 

The obedience class I go to is conducted by a former police K9 officer. Think he knows what he is talking about.

Control using leads?

The differences between breeds of dogs:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MC2kogJxd8c

Sophia wrote on Oct 5^th, 2025 at 2:43pm:



Thanks  - I post the best animal videos.