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Cocker Specific Discussion => Puppies => Topic started by: poptart on January 14, 2018, 04:16:11 PM

Title: Training v. extending lead
Post by: poptart on January 14, 2018, 04:16:11 PM

Reading the interesting comments on recall I'm wondering what is the difference between a training lead and an extending lead, or are they the same thing?

Title: Re: Training v. extending lead
Post by: Londongirl on January 14, 2018, 05:17:59 PM

A training lead, also known as a long line, is a normal lead but longer. Usually made of a wide flat material so it doesn’t tangle. Usually without a handle as the idea is to let it trail behind the dog on the ground. You step on it if it looks like they are about to leg it, or if for any safety reason you want to bring them back to you quicker than they will recall. Long lines should be attached to a harness not a collar.

So not the same as retractable / extending lines.

Title: Re: Training v. extending lead
Post by: poptart on January 14, 2018, 05:40:01 PM

OK, thanks. :D

Title: Re: Training v. extending lead
Post by: bizzylizzy on January 14, 2018, 06:18:28 PM

A note re retractable leads, - obviously a personal choice, but its my understanding that they actually encourage  dogs to pull so are maybe not the best option for cockers.... ;)

Title: Re: Training v. extending lead
Post by: Pearly on January 14, 2018, 07:14:10 PM

Quote from: bizzylizzy on January 14, 2018, 06:18:28 PM

A note re retractable leads, - obviously a personal choice, but its my understanding that they actually encourage  dogs to pull so are maybe not the best option for cockers.... ;)

Have to agree with this