May 22 2008
All Leashes Are Not Created Equal
I’m pretty picky when it comes to leashes–I like ones that are substantial and well made.
Beck when I got Greta, someone gave me a flimsy nylon leash, and I knew right away that it just would not do. So I did some research and I found a tail we could wag’s Mountain Rope Leads.
I bought mine almost two years ago, and it looks just as good as the day I got it in the mail. It’s tough and durable, too, so the few times Greta’s gotten a hold of it in the house, she hasn’t been able to chew it up. It’s even reflective. Yes, it cost a little bit more than the standard issue leash, but it’s been well worth it. (I bought it in mango.)
For those concerned with walking at night, there’s also the Lulu Leash(although I can’t attest to its durability). The leash illuminates via batteries, and neon lights are interwoven down the length of the leash.
And for multiple dog households, Doggstarr Leashes have three different designs that allow you to walk multiple dogs simultaneously with control and comfort.
[...] Personally, I’m not a big fan of retractable leashes for a variety of reasons, the leats of which is the fact that they are flimsy and easy to yank out of a hand. I prefer sturdy leashes, like these. [...]
I just picked up one of those mountain rope leads tonight and they are fantastic! I love the round weave leads as they are easy on your hands and convenient for training purposes, but these are better than any other leashes I have purchased!
Hi Faith–I agree. The Mountain Rope Lead makes all other leashes seem flimsy and weak. Although I have more than one leash, I only use the MRL.