Every dog should be walked on a leash no longer than 6 feet, and not retractable or too light. Leather is light, but strong and durable. If you are not comfortable purchasing leather, other light weight materials will work as well.
The leash should be held in two hands while walking your dog for maximum control, like in the picture below:
This is the leash you should use for all walks and training, unless you are working with a long line or off leash. Dogs need to be connected to their trainer/parent/leader. The leash is a line of communication. It says “Hello, I’m here, and you need to be paying attention to me and listening to me.” For example, If you just adopted a dog, only let her off leash when she’s in the house and you aren’t training for at least the first 3 months. It will establish a relationship faster. And the short, leather leash, is the best kind to help you do it.
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