best leash for strong 5 yr olf Barkley

jallison · 06-27-2010, 02:37 PM

I am 80 and just rescued 5 year old Barkley who is one strong boy. When he sees another dog he pulls and even with a gentle leader he almost wins. Can anyone suggest a better way of controlling his pulling?

Mr. Woofus · 06-27-2010, 04:07 PM

Congrats on the new rescue, I just rescued Woofus 2 weeks ago. I was wondering the same thing, then I found a leash called wackywalkr (website is wackywalkr.com) and it's a kind of bungy leash. They have different sizes for different weights. It's a great leash in my eyes. Good luck with Barkley!!

Soundtrack · 06-27-2010, 04:25 PM

I strongly recommend obedience classes, not just one session but at least until he has reliable leash manners in a variety of situations.
In the meantime I would suggest a properly fitted prong collar.

SophieB · 06-27-2010, 09:11 PM

Well done for rescuing your Bassets... but would a 'bungy' type leash be a bit dangerous near traffic if it's stretchy like a bungy rope thingy?

Annie714 · 06-27-2010, 10:45 PM

I have one of the "bungy" type leashes. It's normal and then become stretchy halfway to the dog. It's not super stretchy at all, just provides a little give when she pulls. It also compacts very easily from a 6 ft leash to a 3 ft leash to provide me with added control if need be.

The leash can be seen here:

06-27-2010, 02:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
jallison Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1	best leash for strong 5 yr olf Barkley I am 80 and just rescued 5 year old Barkley who is one strong boy. When he sees another dog he pulls and even with a gentle leader he almost wins. Can anyone suggest a better way of controlling his pulling?

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06-27-2010, 10:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Annie714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,164	I have one of the "bungy" type leashes. It's normal and then become stretchy halfway to the dog. It's not super stretchy at all, just provides a little give when she pulls. It also compacts very easily from a 6 ft leash to a 3 ft leash to provide me with added control if need be. The leash can be seen here: Last edited by Annie714; 06-27-2010 at 10:47 PM.

06-27-2010, 04:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mr. Woofus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 146	Congrats on the new rescue, I just rescued Woofus 2 weeks ago. I was wondering the same thing, then I found a leash called wackywalkr (website is wackywalkr.com) and it's a kind of bungy leash. They have different sizes for different weights. It's a great leash in my eyes. Good luck with Barkley!!

06-27-2010, 09:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
SophieB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 839	Well done for rescuing your Bassets... but would a 'bungy' type leash be a bit dangerous near traffic if it's stretchy like a bungy rope thingy?

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