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So, for you dog owners out there, a few questions for ya. What kind of leash/lead do you use? How often do you take your pup for a walk? What kind of pup do you have? How much did you pay for your leash/lead? How much is too expensive? How long is your leash/lead? What kind of features does it have? As is a convertible, connector type, snap hook, carabiner, frog clip? Did you pick your leash/lead because of the connector? I ask these questions because I'm thinking about making leashes/leads. I made my pup's and all the time I get asked where did I get it. The other day, we had a Vet visit, just a check up, and my pup's Vet asked me where I got such a cool leash. When I told her that I made it, she asked if I thought about selling them. She said that she could sell them for me for $50.00 to $55.00, and that I should make some and give them to her. So, I was just wondering. What do you use? What length do you like, what features, and how much is too much? My Vet is a mobile Vet. She works with your standard pets, and does live stock also, but this is an affluent area, with wealthy clients, so maybe she's right that she could sell several a week at $50.00+ . I'm just wondering if it's worth the time, effort, and initial outlay of money for the supplies. Most of which has to be ordered, as no one around here has it. ARman | ||
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6' seems to be a standard length I see a lot. Though my dogs have always walked at my side so the extra length is only required for them using the restroom. I would never pay that much as a standard woven 15$ leash serves the purpose. My dogs don't pull or chew on it so it will last forever or until I decide I want another color. Connector makes no difference, but if its 50$ the damn thing better never fail. Standard little swivel-eye snap hook would be the most universal I would think, but it would need to be excellent quality at that price. However, fancy dog stuff is popular for sure so I have no doubt someone would pay 40+ for a leash if it was unique enough. 10 years to retirement! Just waiting! | |||
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I agree with OttoSig. I see a lot of people using the long leash on a reel type thing. I do not like those, would never use one, there's really no way to control a dog with those. A friend was using one; his dog ran into the road, was hit by a car and killed. הרחפת שלי מלאה בצלופחים | |||
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I obedience trained dogs years ago to AKC companion dog standards. We only used 6 foot web leads in 1/2 to 1” widths depending on the size of the dog. Collars were standard ‘choke’ collars applied correctly. None of the silly harnesses that are popular today. Only leave the collar on when working. I'm sorry if I hurt you feelings when I called you stupid - I thought you already knew - Unknown ................................... When you have no future, you live in the past. " Sycamore Row" by John Grisham | |||
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I probably should have said that also. My dogs wear a choke collar when working or training. Taken off at home in place of a standard collar for tags. I would wager though that folks who take their dog obedience seriously are not your target audience. I hope that doesn't sound mean but you're looking to capitalize on the lady with the 7 lb yapper that wears 100$ outfits. And if the area is as you say it is, I would go 6' length and no more than 3/4" width, market to the smaller boutique dogs. This is purely my opinion but perhaps your vet could give you some more insight as to customer base. 10 years to retirement! Just waiting! | |||
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100% agree. Six foot slip ring leads are what I use for a Beagle and a Coonhound. I like the slip ring setup given I don't need to use a collar with them. Easy on, easy off. The ones I'm using now were like $12 on Amazon. ----------------------------- Guns are awesome because they shoot solid lead freedom. Every man should have several guns. And several dogs, because a man with a cat is a woman. Kurt Schlichter | |||
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I will say that the leash in question, that everyone seems so interested in is made from 8 foot long, 11.7mm arborist rope, and a knockoff Kong Frog clip. I told my Vet that I could make it in any length, but if I used genuine Knog Frog clip that the price she said would have to go up by $10.00. I'm looking at making a leash out of 1" nylon webbing, that could be used hands free, and as a seat belt safety device. But the climbing rope leash is the focus of this project now. ARman | |||
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I'm often walking my dogs in areas they can run some but I need to keep them under control. I use 1/4" 50' paracord and a brass swivel snap and make my own leash. Let em run when they can and keep em tight when necessary. I often just let the cord drag behind me or some time coil it up. edited to add that of my 3 ankle biters none weigh over 18lbs and that para cord is plenty strong. I did have a steel swivel on an inexpensive leash break off when my 18lber pulled hard, Was in a field but could have been bad in another place. Switched to brass and it shows no wear after about 5 years.This message has been edited. Last edited by: doublesharp, ________________________ God spelled backwards is dog | |||
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I use an elastic leash on my dog that I leash so it doesn't drag on the ground when he's close, and he doesn't clothesline himself or pull my arm out of its socket if he pulls. For my other dog, no leash 90% of the time, but I carry his leash strapped across my chest if needed, which is just a standard leash. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/pr..._title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The elastic is probably a little too stiff for what I want, but it sure doesn't drag on the ground. I think it was around 20-30 bucks. If I saw a handmade leash for around 50 with the elastic I'd strongly consider it. ________________________________________________ | |||
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6' leather. Leather is so much more comfortable on the hands compared to nylon. . | |||
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Our current leash outlasted our first Lab who passed at 16, but it wasn’t his first leash. Our current Labs are 3 years and 10 months, and unless the connector fails I expect the leash itself to last many more years. I buy stuff I don’t have to replace every few years. | |||
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Length depends on how close the dog is to the ground, and the purpose I’m using it for. I typically only use leather leashes, probably have around 8. Easily pay 50.00/leash (some are show leads, some obedience, but leather is best for me). Right now I have Igs. I’ve had big scent hounds, whippet, jrt/cattle dogs, rescues of various backgrounds. I prefer a standard type clip. I use martingale collars. __________________________ "Trust, but verify." | |||
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Six foot leather training leash from logicalleather.com. Got that because my dog likes to chew through nylon/fabric leashes and the leather prevents that. About $20. | |||
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Mine are under voice control in the form of ebonics and jive: * sitchoassdown * holup * yoyoyo * etc | |||
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I'm just working with new pup and am using a nylon collar and just ordered a 6 ft round leash ($10.00) with a padded grip and a snap hook closure. My dog will be 35-40 lbs and pretty easy to manage. A trainer works with her one day a week and never requested we get any other gear. She does have the leashes with the loop built in, I have one of those from my last dog. I bought a 15 ft flat nylon leash to work in the water with, it was fine for that but it can burn your hands if it get pulled through them. No way would I pay $50.00 for leash, sorry. "Nature scares me" a quote by my friend Bob after a rough day at sea. | |||
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I love soft leather leashes, so much easier for my hands to use. Last leash I bought was a 10 ft soft braided leather to walk our new adopted German Shepherd around the property as we didn’t have a fence any longer. I love this leash, and paid about $24 for it. Brass snap hook, very sturdy. For walking I use a 6 ft leather leash, again, soft with a sturdy brass snap. Most of my leashes have outlasted all my dogs, the 10 ft one is a new purchase only because I wanted a longer one around our yard. I don’t like stiff or other material in leashes. Good luck, post a picture of your leash, maybe? | |||
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6’ leather is best for control. | |||
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Before I invested in a lot of supplies, I'd take you vet up on the offer and make a few to see if they really could sell for that price and judge the actual demand. How many do you need to sell a year to make this a real business for yourself? Also, without a more detailed description and photos, it's hard to tell what you are going to make and what makes it so unique. Just do a search and you'll see this is a very competitive market and there are some really nice (even USA made) products at or well below your price point. ___________________________ Avoid buying ChiCom/CCP products whenever possible. | |||
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Back when we had pointers, I got used to using a 30 ft. 3/8” check cord out in the field. We still use it occasionally when walking the current 100 lb. resident lab to allow her to have the freedom to sniff and doodle. Yeah, when we say come here, we don’t rely on a yo-yo like contraption. With a long cord, gloves are required for protection against any stickers and any other debris the cord may pick up. When Coco gets dressed up to go to the vet, she wears a 6’ long 1” wide web leash - she doesn’t get to roam in town. I suspect that most of your target market will be the short leash variety. Don’t try to compete on price with the Chinese made stuff. Go up scale. People will buy quality to make a fashion statement even though the pup is the one that wears it.  | |||
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