Does your dog bite through Nylon easily ?

kidkhmer · 02-11-2011, 10:55 PM

I just recently bought a very good quality long nylon webbing lead. It lasted 2 weeks before ( last night ) Karma bit through it in one fell swoop. There are now 3 tears ( representing three teeth ) half way through the lead so I have simply knotted a loop to isolate them.

Now….this is no reflection on that product as Karma actually did this to two other shorter nylon leads of exact same quality and I have to say---- she is NOT a chewer. It was just a single bite . I actually think with large dogs if they get the lead in just the right place their large incisors etc go straight through the weave of nylon and cut straight through it so I am betting there are others out there who have had the same issue ?? Am I right ?

I think nylon webbing leads need to be doubled over to help with this which I know is going to make it stiff....

OR

DO any of you use leads made from sailing rope ? Similar to horse tacks ?

I think solid nylon rope is excellent stuff for dog leads and I for one am prepared to pay GOOD dollars for a heavy duty all weather no-nonsense lead that does not fail me.

What are your experiences with both ?

Hunther's Dad · 02-11-2011, 10:59 PM

You might have to switch to leather, although that's no guarantee either. I've got one 1/4" leather lead that's about bitten halfway through, but the cut hasn't opened up in years.

Hunther's Dad · 02-11-2011, 11:01 PM

I also have a ball with a length of mountaineering rope tied through it for a handle. That thing has lasted for a couple of years.

Elaine · 02-11-2011, 11:53 PM

It doesn't matter what it is, my dog can saw his way through any type of leash in a couple of seconds if I let him get it back in his big molars. I can't tell you how many short leads I have thanks to him.

Zahnburg · 02-12-2011, 12:26 AM

The question is: Why is the lead in the dog's mouth?
A leash is not for play, or to tug or to chew on. It is only for correction. The dog should not be permitted to put it's mouth on the leash.

kidkhmer · 02-12-2011, 01:32 AM

Just as white board markers are for white boards .....doesn't mean she doesn't sometimes use them on walls !!

Elaine · 02-12-2011, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zahnburg

The question is: Why is the lead in the dog's mouth?
A leash is not for play, or to tug or to chew on. It is only for correction. The dog should not be permitted to put it's mouth on the leash.

Maybe it's not a tug for your dog, but it can be for mine. If I don't have a ball or tug handy and I need to either work him up or reward him, he gets the leash. The trick is to make sure I make him drop it when I'm done tugging otherwise he chews it. It's my choice.

Stosh · 02-12-2011, 08:18 AM

I saw a post a while ago about leads and collars woven out of that survival cord, I can't remember what it's called though. If I find it I'll send it to you. Looks like it's pretty indestructible since it's woven out of about 35 ft of cord

onyx'girl · 02-12-2011, 08:21 AM

I've never had my dogs chew up lines, or even try to. Unless they are tethered out, there should be no opportunity to chew. If that is the case, then a chain or coated cable is better suited for tying out, but I am against tying out a dog,too-luckily I don't have to.

hunterisgreat · 02-12-2011, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elaine

Maybe it's not a tug for your dog, but it can be for mine. If I don't have a ball or tug handy and I need to either work him up or reward him, he gets the leash. The trick is to make sure I make him drop it when I'm done tugging otherwise he chews it. It's my choice.

It's your choice for sure, but it's a bit risky to use your primary restraint equipment like that

02-11-2011, 10:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
kidkhmer Master Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PHNOM PENH, KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA. SOUTH EAST ASIA. Posts: 527	Does your dog bite through Nylon easily ? I just recently bought a very good quality long nylon webbing lead. It lasted 2 weeks before ( last night ) Karma bit through it in one fell swoop. There are now 3 tears ( representing three teeth ) half way through the lead so I have simply knotted a loop to isolate them. Now….this is no reflection on that product as Karma actually did this to two other shorter nylon leads of exact same quality and I have to say---- she is NOT a chewer. It was just a single bite . I actually think with large dogs if they get the lead in just the right place their large incisors etc go straight through the weave of nylon and cut straight through it so I am betting there are others out there who have had the same issue ?? Am I right ? I think nylon webbing leads need to be doubled over to help with this which I know is going to make it stiff.... OR DO any of you use leads made from sailing rope ? Similar to horse tacks ? I think solid nylon rope is excellent stuff for dog leads and I for one am prepared to pay GOOD dollars for a heavy duty all weather no-nonsense lead that does not fail me. What are your experiences with both ? __________________ www.thephnompen.asia GSD Karma (f) born 29.5.2010 passed 22.12.11 GSD Jirra (f) born 27.12.11 Last edited by kidkhmer; 02-11-2011 at 10:58 PM.

02-11-2011, 10:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hunther's Dad Master Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 609	You might have to switch to leather, although that's no guarantee either. I've got one 1/4" leather lead that's about bitten halfway through, but the cut hasn't opened up in years. __________________ "What's there to dominate when your dog is well trained and it does what you ask??" - DoggieDad

02-11-2011, 11:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hunther's Dad Master Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 609	I also have a ball with a length of mountaineering rope tied through it for a handle. That thing has lasted for a couple of years. __________________ "What's there to dominate when your dog is well trained and it does what you ask??" - DoggieDad

02-11-2011, 11:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Elaine Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,784	It doesn't matter what it is, my dog can saw his way through any type of leash in a couple of seconds if I let him get it back in his big molars. I can't tell you how many short leads I have thanks to him. __________________ Elaine and the herd

02-12-2011, 12:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Zahnburg Master Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gettysburg,PA Posts: 675	The question is: Why is the lead in the dog's mouth? A leash is not for play, or to tug or to chew on. It is only for correction. The dog should not be permitted to put it's mouth on the leash. __________________ Art Kennel von der Zahnburg

02-12-2011, 01:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
kidkhmer Master Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PHNOM PENH, KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA. SOUTH EAST ASIA. Posts: 527	Just as white board markers are for white boards .....doesn't mean she doesn't sometimes use them on walls !! __________________ www.thephnompen.asia GSD Karma (f) born 29.5.2010 passed 22.12.11 GSD Jirra (f) born 27.12.11

02-12-2011, 08:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	I saw a post a while ago about leads and collars woven out of that survival cord, I can't remember what it's called though. If I find it I'll send it to you. Looks like it's pretty indestructible since it's woven out of about 35 ft of cord

02-12-2011, 08:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	I've never had my dogs chew up lines, or even try to. Unless they are tethered out, there should be no opportunity to chew. If that is the case, then a chain or coated cable is better suited for tying out, but I am against tying out a dog,too-luckily I don't have to. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

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