What Type of Dog Leash Is the Best to Use?

How to buy a leash for your dog when you have a dog at home? What kind of question is suitable for use?

There are three common types of dog leashes on our market: collar style, chest back style, and P-chain style, each with different functions.

So, when choosing a leash for a dog, we need to consider multiple factors, including the dog's body size, personality, activity habits, and the owner's personal preferences. A suitable leash can not only ensure the safety of dogs, but also enhance the interaction experience between owners and dogs. 

The material of the dog leash is crucial. Common materials include nylon, leather, and chains. Nylon leash is lightweight and durable, suitable for most dogs to use. Leather traction ropes are more textured and suitable for owners who pursue quality. Chain traction ropes are more suitable for use during training and can correct dogs' bad behavior. When choosing materials, the owner needs to decide based on the dog's personality and habits. For example, if dogs like to bite, PVC leashes may be more suitable because they are more bite resistant.

1.PVC Dog Leash 

PVC dog leash can be tied up on the waist or crossed obliquely to free your hands. It is suitable for Chaigou, corgi and Big Dogs who can't hold on. It is also good to use your body to stabilize the explosive dogs. It can also be pulled by hand. When buying, you can buy a longer one, after all, there is a length that will be tied to the human body, and it is the height of the shoulders and waist (higher than the height of the hands when pulling the rope). Buying a shorter one will make the dog's movement distance too small.

2. Dog Harness 

The dog harness looks like putting a small vest on the dog, suitable for small dogs and some gentle dogs. If the dog owners are worried that the collar is not good for the dog, they can try using the dog harness. This way, the dog is not easy to break free, but compared to the collar style, it is less likely to be controlled by the dog owners.

Another important point is that excited dogs often have greater impact force, and the compression force of the chest strap on the chest cavity is very severe, which is very harmful to the dog's internal organs. The complex design of the chest strap also causes friction on the hair under the armpits, neck, and chest, making it less suitable for long-term wearing than collars.

Chest back style is recommended for small dogs such as poodles and Chihuahuas.

3.P-rope

The P-rope is quite special as it is formed by a single rope. Compared to the harness type, the P-rope is simpler. This type of traction rope is directly wrapped around the dog's neck, and the other end is firmly grasped by the poop scoopers. Once the dog has the intention to charge forward, the P-chain will automatically tighten, causing difficulty breathing and allowing the dog to immediately calm down.

P-chains are very useful for correcting dogs' aggressive behavior. When choosing a P-rope, the first thing to observe is the thickness of the rope and choose a thicker one.

When a rope that is too thin is tightened, it is more likely to injure the dog, just like when we buy backpacks, we choose thick straps. Thin straps can tighten the shoulders. Another factor is the wear resistance of the rope.

4.Retractable Dog Leash

When the dog is not prone to bursting, a retractable rope can be chosen. In the use of retractable traction ropes, the length of the rope is adjusted by the owner according to the environment, rather than being pulled by the dog according to their desires.

Prioritize these points when choosing a telescopic rope:

① Everyone likes the appearance and beautiful things;

② Gripping sensation - material texture, whether it scratches your hands, the impact of hand slippage, overall weight. You don't want to hold a sticky item every day;

③ Rope mouth - no rope jamming, smooth expansion and contraction, this is the true value of a telescopic traction device;

④ Control buttons - one handed control, manual/automatic braking, buffering design, buttons suitable for finger length;

⑤ Accessories - small and practical accessories such as lighting and poop bags can help you take fewer things when walking your dog.