leashes: leather? webbing? cotton? hemp? cord?

[BettyAnn, Holmes & Lucy]

Hello. I'm searching for a new leash and wondering what y'all use? Thanks!

[BettyAnn, Holmes & Lucy]

Nancy, I ordered a leather leash before I saw your comment-- I don't think the one I'm getting has a rolled handle. Why do you suggest this?

[Willow and J]

Willow is a strong puller, and we looked for shock-absorbing leash.

Here's one kind that we've been using about 2 years:  http://www.bungeepupee.com/ Their heavy duty ones are great, but it can feel a bit heavy.

I also have EZ Steps for shorter walks: 

http://www.amazon.com/Steps-Impact-Shock-Absorbing-Leash/dp/B002L4K...

[Moe]

That seems like a great idea. I just ordered one from Amazon. Thanks for the tip. :)

[BettyAnn, Holmes & Lucy]

Willow- I like the way the bungee leash looks. Unfortunately I already placed my order before your recommendation. Since my pup is still young, I never thought about a shock absorber leash or even knew they existed! I'll keep these in mind as he gets bigger. Thanks!

Moe: Would love to hear what you think of your new leash. Did you get the bungee one or the EZ Steps shorter one?

[Kyoko]

I recently got the hemp one, and Pinot chewed it up. I was told that some of the rope toys may be made with hemp, and they smell the same, so they think its a chew toy!!

[BettyAnn, Holmes & Lucy]

That's funny!

[Christine & Camus]

Any other leather leash recommendations?  I had already decided to get a leather leash for Camus, but have not yet begun my search.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

We went to our local pet store and bought Clancy's leather leash for about $20 bucks. It isn't fancy but Skip really likes it for him.

[Christine & Camus]

Thanks Nancy..

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

Quincy kept chewing his leashes so I tried a chain one- too tough on my hands.  I have a good leather leash from our lab, but I have kept it from Q since I was afraid he would chew it.  Even now he likes to hold the leash in his mouth while he walks.  We have duct tape over that part right now! 

[deanna silver]

I like cotton. I put knots in my leashes to have access to hold her at different distances. The cotton works for that.