BioThane® Premium Training Lead with detachable handle.
What is a long-line?
A long-line is a long dog training leash, with a regular clip fastener at one end. We need to differentiate a ‘long-line’ from a similar piece of equipment it is often confused with: A long-line is not an extending leash – the type of leash which goes in and out of a box.
A long dog training leash or long-line is always the same length and does not automatically lengthen and shorten.
What are long dog training leads used for?
Long dog leads (long-lines) are used for a variety of purposes. Here are some examples
- to practise recalls
- to provide you with more control whilst your dog is free-running
- for gundog training
- with a reactive dog
- for BAT set-ups (Behavior Adjustment Training)
We’ll look at these in more detail below, but the essence of the long line is that it makes your training efforts much more effective. It does this by preventing the dog helping itself to all kinds of rewarding behaviors (such as ignoring your whistle and chasing butterflies instead) without your permission.
What length dog training lead should I buy?
What is the best length of long-line? This depends on what you plan on using the long-line for (more on that, below!).
If you intend to use the long-line:
– to practise recalls
– to provide you with more control whilst your dog is free-running
– for gundog training
I’d recommend a 10m plus long-line. Any shorter and your dog can’t get far enough away from you.
If you intend to use the long-line:
– with a reactive dog
– for BAT set-ups (Behavior Adjustment Training)
Then I recommend a 5m long-line. For these purposes, you want to be able to hold the whole leash in your hands, letting it out and taking it in as needed by the dog. Any shorter and your dog can’t move around freely enough. Any longer and you won’t be able to hold it all.
Always use a harness when you are using a long-line. Harnesses are preferable anyway to collars even with short leads attached. But with long dog training leads, you can really do serious damage to a dog’s neck if the dog runs full pelt for many metres before being stopped suddenly when the long-line is attached to a collar.
These stylish handmade long lines are made of BioThane®, a very strong rubber coated webbing that has a soft leather like look and feel; it’s also known as vegan leather. It is very durable, waterproof, antimicrobial (it is mould resistant) and easily cleanable. BioThane® long lines are ideal for recall training, scentwork, tracking, mantrailing etc.
We use welded D rings, rivets and heavy duty clips. All of this ensures that your pet not only looks good, but stays safe too.
Please note if you have a custom lead made – it will not be returnable unless faulty. If you select the standard lead as stated above returns will be made under some circumstance.
All products are tested, and double checked before posting but we always recommend checking any product before use for signs of wear. Please use with caution with strong, large dogs who pull on the lead. We cannot be held liable for any injury sustained whilst using our leads.
We test every lead and clip and do not sell anything we are not happy with; however, we would recommend using with caution in dogs who pull a lot on the lead. We recommend checking the lead before every use for any signs of wear and tear. We recommend not using a lead if you are concerned about and contacting us immediately. If there had been a hardware malfunction, we will happily replace the hardware on the lead for you, up to 6 months after purchase.
Biothane is a manmade material and is not resistant to the joys of dog’s teeth. We will not be held responsible for any damage caused by your dog.
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