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.
246190
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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Yes, this 3/8" 6 feet lead is very good for training. I have small hands, and this may just be me, the only thing I did not like was that I wished it was thicker in order to have a better grip on it. Why? When I got Bella, my pit bull mix from BARCS, she pulled so much and was so hard to train that it was a little while before I was able to use on her. But, now that she is more manageable I use this leash for training.
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I think so, we bought it for our 70 lb. lab to get out of the pool, it worked ok for that. There would be less pressure on it in the water, but yes, I believe it would be strong enough for your dog.
1975852
To be honest I'm not sure. Our dog is 70 lbs and we have no problems. It is thicker than many other leashes.
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Yes. My dog used to take me for walks, LOL. At first he would still try to walk me but after switching to this collar it has stopped his pulling considerably. The thing I love most about this collar is that it does not tighten to a full choke like a choker collar does. It tightens enough to stop my dog from pulling but does not choke him. I have a 70+ pound American Pit Bull Terrier and there is no way he is going to slip out of this collar which was my main reason for purchasing this collar. Hope this helps!
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I believe it will hold up. Supposedly rated for a 110 lb. dog. Our Border Collie is only 45 lbs. but he is somewhat erratic, always changing directions, runs head on and "twang" end of leash. Your mileage may vary.
220628
I have 2 dogs each 47 pounds. I made a second lead that is fixed on one side. It works just fine although I unhook them if I leave the car. They can get tangled up!
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No! My brother's 65 pound dog bent the clip that hooks into the seatbelt and chewed through leash. If your dog doesn't chew or use brute force constantly pulling on the clip, you'll be fine. But my brother's medium size dog bent it in about an hour of pulling to go from side to side in the car and try to jump up into the front seat. I would recommend spending a little more to get something that's made a little bit better.
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I bought it for a dog that won't lead, at all,, he just lays down,, this lead only made him lay down faster. I put it on another of my dogs and she was distracted by the new straps, that may be why it keeps them from pulling
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Probably, my dog is 72 lbs and has a big chest but not quite as muscular as a pit!
1689355
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 use it with my dogs that are 30-50 lbs. The material is sufficient for a much larger dog. Of course you will have to watch where leash is when dogs run, so not to get burned or cut by the lead. This would be the case with any long leash. I like that it does have a finished handle, like a regular walking leash, for when we are just ambling in the fields.
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My 55 & 45 lb. Pit mixes are fine with them. The collar has holes almost the whole way around. You could cut the extra off as its just plastic. I saw them in UAE on pit bull puppies, certainly less than 30lbs. at a training session, so I believe they would be fine. My pit/hound mix responds to the vibration & the other is a little more stubborn, needing the static shock. I had back surgery & these collars allow me to control them both on & off the leash. It has also helped to stop unwanted behavior with only a couple of zaps.
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I have a 60-65 pound Lab/Pit mix who used these steps fine for years. The steps were a gift, otherwise I might have gotten something rated for a bigger dog, but they worked great for my pup. My 150 pound friend using it as a stool did it in. I'm here to buy another one!
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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 think the shorter lead would be best I think it's 4 feet long. If you're asking about thickness, then this would be good. It's a very strong lead. I use it with my 50th pit.
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My dog is a labrador mix weighing about 45lbs. He pulls a little and he still manages to pull my bike a bit at first if I don't pedal fast enough to get him going fast. Once he's running and tired he doesn't pull. I'm also petite and my bike doesn't weigh that much. If your dog is that big and and strong and LOVES pulling then I would not get this unless you can somehow control the initial pulling and weigh enough to keep the bike under you.