How is the material on the hands? If the dog takes off will I get rope burn?
1710632
This is a typical nylon type leash only very long so if the dog takes off you have a lot of time to respond. That is if you are holding the handle and not the middle of the leash.
1710633
Use: 65 # female Pit Bull. Well trained, soon to be a therapy dog. The material isn't too bad but if it pulls through your hands it will burn. I would suggest wearing gloves if you think that is going to be an issue. It is a great leash for giving your dog the feeling of freedom yet keeping it safe from traffic.
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I have used this leash for my 75# lab for about 5 months and have not had any problem with rope burn. I suppose it is possible, but I use the leash as a training aid. I may not be able to catch a fast Lab.... But I can always catch up to the 50' lead trailing behind him. Usually, I give him about 25' and keep myself in the trailing path of the leash. If you get in trouble, Step on the lead that will stop your dog and your hands will not be in contact with the lead!!
1710635
If you are paying attention and brace yourself, you should be ok, but yes, it will burn you if caught off guard. When I play with my dogs using it, I really have to pay attention to where my feet are. Where I've been burned is on my leg, and so far only once. I think rope burn or a cut is going to be an issue with any material when dealing with excited and strong dogs. I'm satisfied with the product, as with any product or activity, the human must pay attention.
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Unfortunately, yes. But with that being said, you will be hard pressed to find any kind of leash that don't do that. Honestly, my dog has broke every single leash I have had him on , he's over 110 pounds now. This leash is strong, durable. Holds up up getting caked with mud, soaked in water, it's the best I have found. I normally leash the leash on him, and let it drag on the ground. My advice, if you are holding the leash, wrap it around your hand once with a firm grip, it won't burn then.
1710637
I use the lead e very day and find it comfortable to hold or have it slide across my palm when I let her run. Of course when it gets wet, particularly in cold or icy conditions, I suggest using gloves. If you try hard, you can get rope burn with any material, but this lead is wide and pretty soft so I find it more comfortable to hold than any other lead I have used,
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Hi I really dont think it would be a good idea. the rope is very slick and unless it has lots of wear and tear on it I dont think it would be a good idea. im using my rope now for about a month and its still pretty smooth. i would suggest getting a rope thay frays. hope this was helpful
615675
yes .. its seems very durable and thick... however if your dog has nails and likes to shred things ...it cud be torn..like any fabric
663754
It is great quality, not rough at all. It is not a nylon rope and I have had no problems at all with rope burn or skin irritations. My black Lab is also quite thin furred. I can't say enough good things about the Mendota slip leads that I use. I foster and re home dogs and have several leads. Every dog that I use one on has an immediate positive reaction (if the lead is used properly)
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YES!!! I would test it ... my less then 40lb dog ripped the TIE-ins that I anchored into my tree right out of the tree. If you have an active, strong dog, I think it will be ripped out when your dog is running hard. AGAIN! I used (2) trees in my back yard. Good luck! FYI: I still have my "stuff" never asked for a refund.
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It has a finish on the wood, which is slippery, and gaps that the dog's nails will likely catch in. Between slipping on the thing &/or catching & ripping a nail, still IMHO would not use this. Good luck whatever you decide.
1718435
So far the faux fur has held up surprisingly well. No tears anywhere yet. They climb up and down it all the time. Hope this helps!
1199636
My dogs are pugs so not big. Usually I cut the excess off and burn it a little so it doesn't fray
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Hello J.B. I bought the medium one for my two yorkies, one is 5 pounds and the other one 7 pounds and is perfect for them. The material is very resistent and you can adjust the straps. It has an strap inside to conect the collar so the dog cant jump outside. I think is perfect for your dog. I use it in a convertible volkswagen EOS. My dogs love it!
1629333
It is not safe to leave this on your dog as his regular collar. It can be hazardous, both because of the danger of choking and the danger of injury. I took a dog (a pit bull) off leash but left this collar on, turned my back for literally a few seconds, and the next thing I knew, she had her paw caught in the collar. This is a great training collar, but it's ONLY a training collar.
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Not sure. I have two miniature schnauzers puppies and they managed to get out somehow (little Houdinis) but they did not damage the material or the zippers to do it!! I am reasonably happy with it and use it when traveling to confine them at the hotels (but I am in the room with them). It is perfect for travel as it takes up little space in the car when folded.
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Not sure, it is not a stiff plastic, so some sort of rubber type material. Not as hard as a kong, more flexible. My two small dogs like the medium size and shake it and roll it around. They are small so don't do damage to it, not sure how a big dog would do, if they could destroy it. Petsafe does have its own website, so you could contact them for info. They toy does have a strong rubbery smelll for a while. Hope this helps.
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I'm not sure. It feels like vinyl wrapped plastic to me. I wouldn't recommend using it on this size dog....just an opinion.
1612425
It is pretty easy to take on and off. My dog did not seem to mind it at all. I could leave it on and it wouldnt give him any noticeable discomfort and it made it much easier than using a towel for a sling. I recommend this product.
1190128
The side and back material is like a canvas, it hangs on a metal frame and the bottom has a hard surface. They are covered with the (can't think of what it is called) fluffy material that is removable to wash. If your dog is any bigger than 8 or 9 pounds, don't get it.
1165512
The rope is wrapped very tightly and we haven't noticed any problems with it coming loose at all. This is a VERY sharp blade sword. Just FYI.
1374307
Not sure of the question but I have one of these on both my dogs and they have no problems with it. It is like the material of an umbrella.