Mendota Products Dog Slip Lead

This is a good leash to prevent pulling but the problem is that it wears out real quick (2-4 weeks) and becomes ineffective. So what do i mean by this ...ill try and explain.The part where you adjust the tightness of the leash is the problem. In the beginning when you tighten the leash the leash will stay that way throughout the whole walk until you decide to loosen it up or take it off. However with time that part becomes loose so that when you tighten the leash it loosens up on its own throughout the walk allowing your dog to pull. The only way the dog will not be able to pull is if the leash is tight and as soon as the leash gets loose your dog will start pulling.I purchased two of these and both of them started having the same issue about 2-4 weeks later.So if you decide to buy this expect it to work for about a month....i am guessing many of the positive reviews were left right after they purcashed it and never bothered to come back and update their review.If you are wondering i have long hair German shepherd.

But I will find some to review this product. My dog... my sweet, sweet boy... is a disaster on a leash. He's not mean - he's excited. He's 50lbs of all the strength and speed that a shepherd mix can bring and he can go for miles. I have tried every gimmick leash and product on the market: bungee leash, spike collar (I regret this decision), gentle leader (he hated it and scraped up his face on the sidewalk trying to get it off), the harness (both front and back connection) and just plain not walking him because it was no fun. Avoiding walks was particularly no fun for my shepherd boy because he has a lot of energy to expend and I live on a postage stamp. I tried refusing to walk until he stopped pulling and he just thought that was the most fun game ever. The harness with the front connector worked pretty well - I won't lie about that. But I got this leash one day after trying that and I have to say... holy balls. I don't love keeping it high on his neck and almost feel bad (not spiked collar bad), but the kid can't pull anymore - nor does he seem to want to. I've only walked him twice with it, so I guess time will tell if he adjusts, but for now... I'm amazed. Six years with this guy and all it took was a regular leash with a loop. Talk about overthinking a problem for too long.

(Note: I've worked as a professional dog trainer for the past 15 years.) YAY!!! This leash just WORKS in so many ways!!! Hooray and hats off to Mendota. (I bought three, I liked the first one so much: 1/2" x 4', 1/2" x 6', and 3/8" by 4'.) Here are some of the things I love about this leash: the rope is not stiff and scratchy (comfier for me AND my dog, as well as being easier on his coat), the fastenings seem really secure, the slider that keeps the collar part from slipping open is reassuringly snug, the leashes come in various widths and lengths, and they color options are pretty nice--something for everyone. I have a 50-pound Spaniel who can pull like the cutest freight train you've ever seen. Harnesses are problematic because (a) they alter his natural gait, and (b) they almost immediately create terrible knots in his "armpits." Martingale collars work pretty well with my dog, but he has wiggled around a couple of times when other people held his collar incorrectly and they basically let my dog slip out of his collar--YIKES!!! So, with some misgivings, I tried a slip lead (because he uses these in shows and rarely pulls in that context). The problem with slip leads, of course, is they just get tighter and tighter around your pulling dog's neck--not good at all!! Anyway, long story short, he seems to understand that when he's on a slip lead, he isn't supposed to pull--he simply doesn't do it. Would I recommend a sliplead for every dog? Of course not. But in the right setting, right dog, right handler, right positive training, right practice, etc., it can be a great tool. AND--it's great for those quick trips out into the yard at night while checking for critters! LAST POINT: the length INCLUDES THE NECK LOOP ("collar" part of the leash). so the 4' lead is really pretty short and will keep your dog right by your side. While you might want this in certain contexts, for everyday walking, I'd recommend the 6' length. And as far as width goes, the thicker the rope the fewer pounds per square inch of pressure on your dog's neck--so, the wider the rope, the comfier for your dog. The 1/2" width is a great middle-ground type width for the vast majority of dogs. A++ to Mendota Products for getting this product really right, and doing it in the USA! These leashes are FAR better than any other rope-type lead I've seen, which might look cool but aren't as functional as leashes.

Best lead ever!!!!I adopted a Great Dane last year from a family that had no time for her. When I got her I could tell she never went on regular walks (it took her months to learn how to potty on a walk!) and she was dog aggressive and had no leash manners!I'm a 5'2 little woman and tried every damn thing to walk her. She was too sensitive to use a prong, the head halti SUCKED and I felt it was not for a dog that's dog aggressive on walks, I even tried this no pull harness contraption that just enabled her to pull even more!So I ordered this since it can be placed high on the neck/behind the ears and finally I have better control without feeling like I'm battling a bucking bronco! We have successfully passed by the fence barking dogs in the neighborhood without me looking like an idiot or my Dane getting out of control and lunging! That is a major accomplishment in our book!The lead is really soft and nice on the hands. I wish the lead came in at least 8ft or more though!

Bought for my mum’s elderly Chihuahua. Lead was very well made, light but strong. There is a little leather fastening loop that you just push towards the dogs neck to tighten and pull it back to loosen off. Unfortunately, Chihuahuas are known as a breed going for world domination. My mum couldn't get near him to put this on - he was having none of it. Had to return it but would recommend if your dog is mentally stable, go ahead and buy it. A very good product.

Our German shepherd pup was pulling terribly to point of being unwalkable. This lead has honestly made a huge difference. It’s because the thickness of the lead means I can really have a good hold of him. Also it’s not too long so I don’t get all tangled up holding excess lead. If you have a puller try this lead. I have the clip one as well but slip is better as my dog manages to get his head out of a normal collar.

Although i have the red one of this its a excellent lead nice to handle and very good for all dogs this thickness is ideal for middle to large dogs i have six rescues German Shepard , Collies and a German Pointer and it is fine for them after only a few times The Shepard of Eleven years old and no basic training now walks nicely (never too old to train) and the same for one of the collies I can now walk Six dogs out together and still have my arms left in their sockets when i get home

+ Gives more control. Good for walks where you know there's a high probability of encountering other dogs.+ You don't need to hold slack in your other hand.+ The leather cinch seems to be good quality. I've only had it a short while but it's plenty stiff and better quality than the rubber one I had previously.

Really good quality slip lead. Only used a few times so far, but the stopper is secure and it feels very secure. Best one I’ve found yet.