Which is better: 4 foot or 6 foot leashes? - Page 3

RealityDreamer · 01-21-2012, 11:09 AM

For me, it's 4 feet for training or trial..and 6 feet for walking/jogging with the dogs

Chicagocanine · 01-23-2012, 04:20 PM

The leash I usually use lately is 7 feet but it converts into a waist or shoulder leash. I usually use it over my shoulder in which case the length the dog has is just under 3 feet. Before I always used 6 foot leashes, and if I was in a situation where I needed a shorter leash I just held a loop of the leash in my hand to make it shorter. This is why I am having trouble trying to decide if I should get the new leash in 6 foot or 4 foot. It's a "fancy"(expensive) leash so I want to make the right choice. Since it is a really nice leash and will match her collar I figured I would probably mostly use it when we are in public so I was thinking 4 feet might be better since I usually keep her at my side in public anyway. The only problem with this is if I want to do something where I need a little distance from her, for example if I'm at a festival and sitting down to eat and have her lay down under the table; or if I want to take a photo of her; I don't know if 4 feet is enough.

Stella's Mom · 01-23-2012, 04:22 PM

I started Stella on a 4 foot leash when she was a young puppy. Now that she is just 1 year old and knows how to walk nicely on the leash, I use a 7 foot lead.

mycobraracr · 01-23-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Stella's Mom

I started Stella on a 4 foot leash when she was a young puppy. Now that she is just 1 year old and knows how to walk nicely on the leash, I use a 7 foot lead.

If she walks nice on the 4ft leash. Why do you need the extra length?Please do not take this in a negetive way because it is not. Darn txt you can never tell a persons tone/demeanor. I am just wanting to learn if there is an advantage to the 7ft leash.

Stella's Mom · 01-23-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mycobraracr

If she walks nice on the 4ft leash. Why do you need the extra length?Please do not take this in a negetive way because it is not. Darn txt you can never tell a persons tone/demeanor. I am just wanting to learn if there is an advantage to the 7ft leash.

It is because I bought one for her Shutzhund training and it is a very nice leather lead that is now accessible to me.

View Poll Results: Which do you think is better?
4 foot leash	11	22.45%
6 foot leash	21	42.86%
They're both equally good	13	26.53%
None of the above (please reply and explain!)	4	8.16%
Voters: 49. You may not vote on this poll

01-21-2012, 11:09 AM	#21 (permalink)
RealityDreamer Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 130	For me, it's 4 feet for training or trial..and 6 feet for walking/jogging with the dogs __________________ "He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. "

01-23-2012, 04:20 PM	#22 (permalink)
Chicagocanine Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,520	The leash I usually use lately is 7 feet but it converts into a waist or shoulder leash. I usually use it over my shoulder in which case the length the dog has is just under 3 feet. Before I always used 6 foot leashes, and if I was in a situation where I needed a shorter leash I just held a loop of the leash in my hand to make it shorter. This is why I am having trouble trying to decide if I should get the new leash in 6 foot or 4 foot. It's a "fancy"(expensive) leash so I want to make the right choice. Since it is a really nice leash and will match her collar I figured I would probably mostly use it when we are in public so I was thinking 4 feet might be better since I usually keep her at my side in public anyway. The only problem with this is if I want to do something where I need a little distance from her, for example if I'm at a festival and sitting down to eat and have her lay down under the table; or if I want to take a photo of her; I don't know if 4 feet is enough. __________________ Chicago Canine Bianca HIC CGC TT (GSD)

01-23-2012, 04:22 PM	#23 (permalink)
Stella's Mom Master Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 815	I started Stella on a 4 foot leash when she was a young puppy. Now that she is just 1 year old and knows how to walk nicely on the leash, I use a 7 foot lead. __________________ [COLOR="Purple"]Michelle Mom to Stella ~ GSD Figgy ~ Tuxedo Cat CoCo ~ Tabby Cat RIP Rio, GSD SheRah, GSD Mix

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