I need a leash with a good clasp

HankGSD · 11-15-2011, 06:42 AM

Does anyone have a recommendation for a leash with a good clasp that won't come undone?

I have looked at Leerburg, but all the leashes there have standard clasps that I have had problems with. I have looked at the local K9 specialty store, Petsmart, Pet Supplies Plus and Petco. The K9 store had a leash with a brass clasp that had to be pinched on both sides to open, but it was only two feet long.

I have had several incidents where leashes with both large and small clasps have slipped off the very small live ring of a small (2.25 mm I think) prong collar. I cannot figure out why this is happening because each time Hank has been right at my side and there was no pulling involved. Each time I could just feel the leash come loose. I think it happened with 3 separate leashes all of which had "standard" clasps of varying sizes.

I just purchased a Lupine leash from Amazon that has "gate clasp" but it still seems like it could come undone easily if something pressed against it.

**jocoyn** · 11-15-2011, 06:57 AM

I don't care for the french clasps and have had trouble with them (the pinch kind)

Honestly I have not had problems with a standard brass snap but have with the spring snap and gate snap. Actually I have made some tracking lines with the one shown below as a trigger snap (can buy at Lowes) and think it is THE most secure foolproof snap.

Now I did not buy my leads here (they seem a bit high) but it shows the snap style at least.

Snap Styles for Leashes and Leads

wolfstraum · 11-15-2011, 07:07 AM

I get mine custom made by an amish harness maker - can make it with any snap I want if I want something other than a regular brass bolt snap, including an equine quick releast...if you get the snap you like, it can be made....pm me if you want to go that route!

Lee

GSKnight · 11-15-2011, 08:43 AM

This guy, Bud, custom made the 30 ft leash i got for Viktor. He will make any size you want with any clasp you want. He ships it out and prefers you send a check when you get it. I am very pleased with the one I got.

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Heidigsd · 11-15-2011, 09:04 AM

I just ordered a custom collar from Spence, I am sure he could make whatever you need. Home Page

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 11-15-2011, 09:27 AM

index makes Biothane leashes to your liking. You can get different weights, lengths, colors and clasps. You have to ask for each and you have to ask for a handle loop.

The service is great.

I have found Lupines to be sturdy and have not had a problem with them. I have a dog who can open clasps and that's why now I use either a Lupine or preferably the Biothane.

msvette2u · 11-15-2011, 09:52 AM

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HankGSD · 11-15-2011, 09:58 AM

Wow, thanks for all the great ideas. I will look into them!!

Glad to know the Lupine has held up for others, however, since that is what I have for now.

VonKromeHaus · 11-15-2011, 11:00 AM

I buy all my leashes mostly from www.bridgeportequipment.com VERY sturdy and awesome customer service!

kimboley · 11-15-2011, 11:26 AM

I use a horse lead, or I double leash my male, one hooked to his "all the time collar" one hooked to his chain collar. I have found this works well for me in the event I need to quickly get a lead wrapped around something stationary, like a tree or fence post. It also works great if I want to give him more room to explore, I just hook the leashes to each other, end to end.

11-15-2011, 06:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
HankGSD Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 177	I need a leash with a good clasp Does anyone have a recommendation for a leash with a good clasp that won't come undone? I have looked at Leerburg, but all the leashes there have standard clasps that I have had problems with. I have looked at the local K9 specialty store, Petsmart, Pet Supplies Plus and Petco. The K9 store had a leash with a brass clasp that had to be pinched on both sides to open, but it was only two feet long. I have had several incidents where leashes with both large and small clasps have slipped off the very small live ring of a small (2.25 mm I think) prong collar. I cannot figure out why this is happening because each time Hank has been right at my side and there was no pulling involved. Each time I could just feel the leash come loose. I think it happened with 3 separate leashes all of which had "standard" clasps of varying sizes. I just purchased a Lupine leash from Amazon that has "gate clasp" but it still seems like it could come undone easily if something pressed against it. __________________ HANK 9/3/10

11-15-2011, 06:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
jocoyn Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,046	I don't care for the french clasps and have had trouble with them (the pinch kind) Honestly I have not had problems with a standard brass snap but have with the spring snap and gate snap. Actually I have made some tracking lines with the one shown below as a trigger snap (can buy at Lowes) and think it is THE most secure foolproof snap. Now I did not buy my leads here (they seem a bit high) but it shows the snap style at least. Snap Styles for Leashes and Leads __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Grim (Grimmy Bear) & Beau (Bo-dee man) Waiting at the Bridge: Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

11-15-2011, 07:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
wolfstraum Crowned Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: PA Posts: 7,089	I get mine custom made by an amish harness maker - can make it with any snap I want if I want something other than a regular brass bolt snap, including an equine quick releast...if you get the snap you like, it can be made....pm me if you want to go that route! Lee __________________ Csabre Sch1, Hexe Sch2, Bengal, Kyra, Kira & Kougar v Wolfstraum ~ Basha Sch3, Ghost Sch3 - Danger Sch1 SAR - ATB/Ret - Kyra, Sch3, Alice Sch1, Kelsey, Fenja Sch3 wolfstraum.net

11-15-2011, 08:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
GSKnight Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Penn Hills, PA (near Pittsburgh) Posts: 445	This guy, Bud, custom made the 30 ft leash i got for Viktor. He will make any size you want with any clasp you want. He ships it out and prefers you send a check when you get it. I am very pleased with the one I got. index __________________ Greg Knight Viktor: 3 year old (DOB: 8/31/2008) GSD rescued 10/15/2011 Everyday, we get closer

11-15-2011, 09:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Heidigsd Master Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 905	I just ordered a custom collar from Spence, I am sure he could make whatever you need. Home Page __________________ Olivia von Jagenstadt "Nikki" 11/21/2009 Heidi Mouse 02/10/1995 - 02/21/2009

11-15-2011, 09:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,697	index makes Biothane leashes to your liking. You can get different weights, lengths, colors and clasps. You have to ask for each and you have to ask for a handle loop. The service is great. I have found Lupines to be sturdy and have not had a problem with them. I have a dog who can open clasps and that's why now I use either a Lupine or preferably the Biothane. __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org You can help Anna help IMOM help people help pets help people win...

11-15-2011, 09:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,527	Ella's Lead - Home

11-15-2011, 09:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
HankGSD Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 177	Wow, thanks for all the great ideas. I will look into them!! Glad to know the Lupine has held up for others, however, since that is what I have for now. __________________ HANK 9/3/10

11-15-2011, 11:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
VonKromeHaus Master Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kennewick,WA Posts: 566	I buy all my leashes mostly from www.bridgeportequipment.com VERY sturdy and awesome customer service! __________________ Tululajhs Red Chrome Kahpone~AST/APBT~CGC TT BH~RIP Osyrius SilverChrome GTOVonMarionHaus~GSD~CGC DDJ RN WBBs BleauChromeLady of TheCopa~APBT~STARR CGC

11-15-2011, 11:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
kimboley New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 5	I use a horse lead, or I double leash my male, one hooked to his "all the time collar" one hooked to his chain collar. I have found this works well for me in the event I need to quickly get a lead wrapped around something stationary, like a tree or fence post. It also works great if I want to give him more room to explore, I just hook the leashes to each other, end to end.

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