Slip Lead Or Not

[dogmad riley 1,347]

As the title says how many dog men use slip leads?

 

I do and alot of people I have been out with do but also been out with men who dont. I myself prefer the slip don't no why I just do I like to feel the dog pull before the slip

[dogmad riley 1,347]

Guy down the pub told me if you need a lead your no good at training dogs

Maybe true my dog will stay at heel until needed but I still like the slip lead

Edited November 24, 2014 by dogmad riley

[snappeer 464]

Guy down the pub told me if you need a lead your no good at training dogs

you're never out off that boozer

[terryd 8,595]

I fancy getting my pup to work off the lead I have given my self to next year to do it. Bit of a challenge for me self. After hearing how well others train there dogs I hope to do the same my self. I guess the more control the more pleasurable the experience

[socks 32,253]

Much easier and more of a pleasure if you can work the dog off the lead ........

[TOMO 26,637]

Only if I'm walking out with any one else,,,,or if I have two dogs with me,,,one on slip and one loose

[Bosun11 537]

Same as Tomo and Socks.

[Joe1888 672]

slip, because i cant train mine... might try it with out later, if i can get the rest right!!

Edited November 24, 2014 by Joe1888

[RossM 8,121]

On their own no, out with anyone yes.....

[General lee 979]

Only had one dog I could work without a slip lead all the rest its been abit of hay string

[Tiercel 6,986]

As Others have said, when on your own off lead. When in company on a full lead till it's their turn to run, no slip leads just a full lead or off lead. Slip leads lead to accidents. (pun intended)

 

TC

[krawnden 1,036]

i've always used a slip lead in the past, but planning to get my youngster going without.

 

To those that don't use one - d'you give the dog the command to run? Or does the dog decide for itself?

[Brigzy 1,298]

As Others have said, when on your own off lead. When in company on a full lead till it's their turn to run, no slip leads just a full lead or off lead. Slip leads lead to accidents. (pun intended)

 

TC

Genuine question, why do slip leads lead to accidents ?

[Dewclaw69 484]

full credit to all the lads who lamp their dogs without some sort of slip lead. in 30 odd years of lamping i've never managed to get a dog that well trained that it will only give chase on command

[TOMO 26,637]

i've always used a slip lead in the past, but planning to get my youngster going without.

 

To those that don't use one - d'you give the dog the command to run? Or does the dog decide for itself?

I start pups off on the slip,,,,and as there experience grows,,they kind of learn them selfs,,,,I do tend to give a comand,,I can't help myself,,,,but it's a kind of muffled hissed whisper if you know what I mean,,,and it's always the same two words day or night,,"git on"

 

When I'm lamping and I'm sure most lads are the same,,I quickly cast the lamp over the area and make a mental note of where the bunnys are,,,usually with an experienced dog,,,they know too,,,then pick out your target...

 

I think the important part of the dog training ,,,is the recal and walking at heel,,,I don't mean like one of these circus trained collies or poodles,,,but just walking near you,,,like they would on a walk where there's no game,,,just close by