Dog Guidance Blog

Leashes come in a variety of styles, materials, widths, and lengths. The following are the most common materials: Chain; leather; canvas and nylon.  Chain leashes are often used with large dogs, but they are heavy and awkward.  If you wanted to fold the leash neatly into one hand or the other, as required by some training techniques, you will not be able to do so without considerable discomfort.  It is definitely not an ideal leash you can use for training. 

For a training leash, materials of choice are canvas or nylon.  Both can be readily manipulated and economical.  Canvas, especially with larger dogs, is easier on your hands than nylon.

Leather leashes are also quite popular, although they are more expensive than canvas leashes.

Go to the dogguidance dog supply page for more information about dog supplies.