Ideal Leash Size

buckcho · 10-07-2011, 04:21 PM

I was wondering if there's a standard leash size for everyday use.

Also, is there a standard leash size for protection dogs, police k9, and/or military dogs?

**Lauri & The Gang** · 10-07-2011, 04:26 PM

I use a 6' leather leash for walks in mainly unpopulated areas. If it's an area with high traffic I will use a 4' or shorter.

Since I have small hands I prefer the thinner leashes - 3/8" max.

Caledon · 10-07-2011, 04:30 PM

I use a 6", which is standard for obedience work.

I like a 1/2" leather leash.

Stosh · 10-07-2011, 04:35 PM

I use a 6' leather leash- I think it's 3/8 wide. I like the thin lead because it's easy to coil up when I want him close to my side. I hold the lead in same hand as the side he's on.

buckcho · 10-07-2011, 05:39 PM

Thanks for your input!

Is it true that you want to go with a thinner leash for obedience so the dog doesn't feel it?

Rott-n-GSDs · 10-07-2011, 06:10 PM

I use a 6 foot 3/4" leather leash for standard walks.

For training and obedience, I use 4 foot 1/2" biothane or leather leashes. I use the thinner leash not so the dog doesn't feel it, but because I like to have less leash in my hands.

cassadee7 · 10-07-2011, 06:21 PM

6' for walks and OB. I like biothane and my leash is thicker because I like the feel of it in my hands.

4' for dock diving. (Regulation). Nylon, as it is cheap, easily washed and dries quickly.

Deuce · 10-07-2011, 06:24 PM

I use a 6' nylon 1" thick leash for Deuce. I don't do anything specific with him (ie. service work)...he's simply a companion/pet.

e.rigby · 10-07-2011, 06:42 PM

4' for pretty much everything. I use long lines if I need distance with obedience work.

Stosh · 10-07-2011, 07:30 PM

Many people in obedience and rally use the thin lead. Like I said, it's easy to coil up in your hand when you need to change lengths

10-07-2011, 04:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
buckcho New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 23	Ideal Leash Size I was wondering if there's a standard leash size for everyday use. Also, is there a standard leash size for protection dogs, police k9, and/or military dogs?

10-07-2011, 04:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lauri & The Gang Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: SouthEastern WI Posts: 12,525	I use a 6' leather leash for walks in mainly unpopulated areas. If it's an area with high traffic I will use a 4' or shorter. Since I have small hands I prefer the thinner leashes - 3/8" max. __________________ Lauri & The Raw Fed Gang Raw Dog Ranch Tazer HIC CGC – Cocker Winnie CGC - Corgi Mix Chimanes Spice it Up Piquin (Kaynya) - Chinese Crested Sasha - GSD mix Nator von Triton HIC CGC (Mauser) - LC GSD Piquins Some Like it Hot (Spike) – Chinese Crested Piquins Too Hot To Handle - Fuego (Chinese Crested)

10-07-2011, 06:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rott-n-GSDs Master Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Range, WI Posts: 999	I use a 6 foot 3/4" leather leash for standard walks. For training and obedience, I use 4 foot 1/2" biothane or leather leashes. I use the thinner leash not so the dog doesn't feel it, but because I like to have less leash in my hands. __________________ Luna, GSD (11/22/08) Nova, GSD (07/01/07) Apollo, Rottweiler (06/28/08)

10-07-2011, 06:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
cassadee7 Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Posts: 1,254	6' for walks and OB. I like biothane and my leash is thicker because I like the feel of it in my hands. 4' for dock diving. (Regulation). Nylon, as it is cheap, easily washed and dries quickly. __________________ Shawn Mom to five kids and Speedy the Wonderdog, (toy poodle/pom mix), 13 years old "Saber" Jette vom Wildhaus CGC 11/09/10

10-07-2011, 06:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
e.rigby Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 498	4' for pretty much everything. I use long lines if I need distance with obedience work. __________________ Virgil, CGC - GSD Tara, Reagan, Madison, and Jefferson - Aussies Socrates - the cat The birds: Dante - CAG / Sammie - Blue fronted Amazon / Gavin - TAG / Nero and Sunshine - Budgies

10-07-2011, 04:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Caledon Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,787	I use a 6", which is standard for obedience work. I like a 1/2" leather leash.

10-07-2011, 04:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	I use a 6' leather leash- I think it's 3/8 wide. I like the thin lead because it's easy to coil up when I want him close to my side. I hold the lead in same hand as the side he's on.

10-07-2011, 05:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
buckcho New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 23	Thanks for your input! Is it true that you want to go with a thinner leash for obedience so the dog doesn't feel it?

10-07-2011, 06:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Deuce Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,833	I use a 6' nylon 1" thick leash for Deuce. I don't do anything specific with him (ie. service work)...he's simply a companion/pet.

10-07-2011, 07:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	Many people in obedience and rally use the thin lead. Like I said, it's easy to coil up in your hand when you need to change lengths

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