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Leashes, Leads & Check Cords



Product Code: 00-DA-LEADLEASHES

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October 2008

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What's the difference between a leash and a lead? What is a check cord anyway? Are those questions you've wondered what the answer is? Here's a brief description of each.

Leads 
A lead is really just a short leash usually under 12 inches in length. These are helpful for better control of your dog. It allows you to "lead" the dog or stop him from moving. Because it's a short leash, the dog is much closer and they have less leverage. The lead is a terrific tool and is typically manufactured with a more heavy-duty construction than regular leashes. These are sometimes referred to as "traffic leads." 

Leashes 
So you probably guessed this by now but a leash is just a longer lead. They are usually found in six foot lengths but can come in any size. The leash allows the dog to have more freedom by providing a wider range of motion than a lead does. It also gives the dog more leverage because it is sometimes harder to make leash corrections because you have to work to keep the leash from going slack. It's good to have several different leashes of different lengths so you can always maintain control depending on the circumstance. 

Check Cords 
A check cord is a really long leash used in dog training. It's usually in the form of a rope made of natural fibers or synthetic materials. The basic idea behind using a check cord during training is that you attach it to your dog who then can drag it around. During the training sessions, your dog gets the freedom of movement while you still have a method to control. The cord can be stepped on or picked up by hand. There is usually no hand loop on a check cord because it's designed to not wrap around or get caught on brush and other obstacles in the field.

This article was written by Doreen Simpson. Visit www.dbdogshop.com for more "Good Ideas for Good Dogs."

Reproduction in any form is not allowed without the express written permission of the author.
Copyright October 2008 by DBDogShop.com
 

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