Hi! Well, I have a 70lbs pit and is very strong.. So, is this Slip Lead strong enough for a dog like him?
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The small would not be sufficient for a 70-pound pit. However, while working with a couple animal rescue groups, we've used the 6-foot version, which is made of thicker cord. For a couple of the dogs that pull all the time, after placing the loop around the neck, you could then run a loop around the dog's torso. That shortens the lead, and offers an additional measure of control.
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I have a 10 lb shih Tzu! The slip lead is supposed to be for practicing to 'show' ... not to walk a dog...That said... if your 'pit' is trained to walk on a leash it may be okay to train it to 'show'. If I had a pit, I might try something stronger to train with...but that's just me! Good luck with you little guy's training!
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It really depends on how much he pulls. I have 2 English bulldogs that really pull when walking them and I found that this leash gave me the worst rope burns because there is no good way to hold on to it. There is no padding to grip so if your dog makes any sudden movement, the leash will slip through your hands and it's painful. The leash did help to tone down on the pulling but not entirely and they ended up almost choking themselves out. I don't even use the leashes anymore and went back to using their harnesses.
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Oour lab is now a year old and 70 lbs. Never had a problem, but he's very even tempered. Based on the construction I don't think you'll have any problems.
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Yes if you can get a good fit. My dog is a mix of poodle and wiener dog so he a has short stumble legs and it was not a good fit for him. I presume that if the fit is good your dog would benefit from the additional support.
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It's pretty strong. Although our dog is only 75 lbs, I think it would hold a much heavier animal.
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I use the lead with a german shepherd. I use the lead for activities that do not involve agitation or the dog pulling strongly on the lead. It is biothane, so I think it would hold fine....but I haven't tested it.
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It is made of durable nylon. I think you would be able to use this lead with a small dog. The strength of the lead is in the material and not in the weight of the lead.
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If your dog is a medium to large dog then it would be suitable because it's a very long lead leash,but if your dog is smaller than I would go with a shorter lead leash.
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It depends on the size of your dog, sweetie. I wouldn't use a stake or a fence post if your dog weighs more than 50 lb or so. My Newfie is 180 lb and I have his tie-out secured to an outbuilding; you can also secure it to a tree. The best thing to do is look up how much a dog the size of your dog is able to pull. My rule of thumb is I don't want Maxim secured to anything that is less than twice the weight he is able to pull. Please let me know if you have any more questions; I'd be happy to help. Good luck!
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I have a boxer pit bull weights 95 strong pounds have a Flexi it is 3 or 4 years old and has never let me down though I would replace with same and he has did some pulling on this after cats and rabbits hope new one is half as good Old one still works it 16 foot going for 25 foot see how smart them rabbits are haha
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I personally wouldn't recommend this product for a dog that size. It is advertized for "small to medium" dogs. The steps are shallow (four total), and I'm not sure if it would slide or tip under that much weight. Although this "may" work for your dog, I would recommend spending your money on a product that is engineered & designed for large dogs. Also, if you read the negative reviews on this product, you'll see that a common theme is that it is inadequate for larger dogs. Hope this helps.
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My husband frequently walks our Labs using this harness and we have never had a problem with it. I am not trying to sound like a know it all, but do you think your dog may need some obedience training when it comes to walking on lead? Hope I did not offend you.
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Yes I would.... I have a 11 lb shihtzu & a 7lb Maltese and I use these leads on them. You just need to properly put it at the highest part of there neck for it to work correctly but it has been great for all my dogs. I even have a larger slip leash I bought for my 80 lb german shepherd.
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I have a 12lb Peke/pug mix. She's pretty crazy when she runs up the stairs, and often manages to budge them a bit. It's never stopped her, but I wouldn't recommend it for someone whose dog would be deterred by a little skidding.
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I am not sure what you mean by "clip lead". As you can see in the picture, there is a section of the halter that comes up from the back of the neck and that section attaches directly to the leash/lead. On my very large/tall pit bull, there is at least a foot of that section, so if you wanted to use a shorter "traffic" lead, that would be fine.
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Your dog will slip out of this. Look at handicap pets on the internet. I bought the ginger lead but this assists my lab walking up and down stairs. Do not buy this one it sits unused
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My Labradoodle was about the same weight and age when I started using the gentle leader. It helped me walk her a lot better, in fact, I still use it today and she's now 8yrs old and at 107lbs. She's normally calm, sweet, and very loving BUT also a very strong dog. She can probably yank my arm out of its sockets if she tries to run after a squirrel. The gentle leader helped me then and still helps now. Your dog will always kind of resist when you put it on, but they do get used to it. Make sure you follow the directions for the fit.
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I believe the lead is strong enough, BUT the lead is only as strong the weakest point. Is your dog a " strong puller" ? Does your dog chase after other dogs, deer etc? How long would you leave him outside? Can you watch the dog while he does his business? Will your dog come to you if called? Traffic? Good Luck but maybe a chain with a good snap or two as a back up would be better.