[BlackGSD]

A cheap nylon or cotton leash. I don't use leather on puppies until AFTER they stop chewing on the leash. A leather leash can't handle much chewing before it is useless. Nylon and cotton hold up MUCH better.

I would also think about getting something shorter than 50 feet. (but longer than 6 feet.)

50 feet is a LOT of "line", especially for a puppy, to get tangled up in. If you don't want to spend a bunch of money, you can always just buy some smaller rope and use that. Around here the thinner rope is only .19 cents a foot, and a snap is around $2, so it is a lot cheaper to just make your own. And that way you can make it any length you want.

 

[BlackGSD]

Originally Posted By: SunCzarinaI bought our little one a harness, along with his baby collar. We used a harness on Morgan when she was pulling hard but too little for a prong collar. I think it's good for them to be used to it for when they're adults and need to be buckled up in the car or if they go boating or something.

<span style="color: #FF6600"> Great idea. Siren had been wearing a harness off and on since 8 weeks. She is a MAJOR puller when we are changing sprinklers because she is WAY too eager to play in the water. I also like for them to pull things when they are older. (sled, wagon, ect...) Though she has learned that when she is wearing the harness pulling is not only allowed, it is ENCOURAGED, but once I switch the lead back to the collar, it is time to stop pulling. </span>

Also got a retractable leash to use for a long lead. Morgan thinks I bought it for her, lol, she's always wanted one!

<span style="color: #FF6600"> I use a "Flexi" too. A lot of people seem to think they are "evil" for some reason, but I love them. Especially for a puppy. Siren uses hers when she is swimming.</span>