shenn Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 does anyone on here use them and if so can you recommend any, i would like to get them to give the dogs more freedom when were in the park but am afraid they would snap them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I don't use any on Suka - I think they're stupid and they look fragile enough to snap. Do you not have any fenced in parks you can take your huskies to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreyRust Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I doubt if they made them strong enough for a husky, that they would be particularly useful... They'd probably be big/bulky etc. But idk, maybe someone on here can enlighten you further. Trey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I use one, i think it is called the giant flexi... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 i use a flexi - large on my girl but she doesnt pull - i know alot of people on here use flexi giant's on their sibes as they are made stronger i also use 100ft long leads too - off ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley & Lumikkis Mummy Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I use a large flexi, Its not the string looking one its more a ribbon webbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I've used the standard Flexis for years, and have never had a problem - so long as I make sure to not get burned by the rope! I've seen lots of people at shows use them, and maybe we're just lucky, but I haven't ever heard of one snapping... Many on the forum have 30, 50 or 100' ropes the dogs drag while playing, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shenn Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 no theres only one or two dog parks that i know of and they are miles away and my car is off the road so cant get to them i wish i could trust them to come back to me but theyve escaped before and it was hard work catching them lol, thanx for all the replies ill check out them on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I use a flex, but then Bo is a lightweight and now doesn't pull unless he sees a bunny, squirrel or cat. When I first got him he pulled like a train and I got through the lead he came with in about 10 days. Would never have considered one then. We went through a transition from a long line and when he got used to the idea that he didn't need to pull I moved over to the flexi which is so much easier to walk with and you don't have to keep hauling it in and out or cleaning it when it gets dirty. Beware though you can get some nasty burns off them if they catch you or you grab the lead. Also you need to take extra care with them if they want to play with another dog as this could be harmful if they get the lead wrapped around legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna's Mum Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 We use a large flexi, designed for dogs much heavier than Luna (my theory is that she can probably pull more than a large dog so I've sized up) no problems with them snapping but the little ratbag has chewed through two in as many weeks!!! They were fixable but it's bluddy irritating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Get one that has a tape rather than a string on it - imo much much stronger - these are the ones i have for my boys and WOW do they PULL!!! They've lasted over 2 years so far!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shenn Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I use a flex, but then Bo is a lightweight and now doesn't pull unless he sees a bunny, squirrel or cat. When I first got him he pulled like a train and I got through the lead he came with in about 10 days. Would never have considered one then. We went through a transition from a long line and when he got used to the idea that he didn't need to pull I moved over to the flexi which is so much easier to walk with and you don't have to keep hauling it in and out or cleaning it when it gets dirty. Beware though you can get some nasty burns off them if they catch you or you grab the lead. Also you need to take extra care with them if they want to play with another dog as this could be harmful if they get the lead wrapped around legs. i think thats wot ill do try get him used to a long lead first then get one cause he does seem to pull alot more than any one else i know wit a huskie my girlfriend cant walk him at all cause she gets dragged down the road nearly tripping over herself lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 yep deff go for the tape ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripled Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I use a Giant Flexi too. We tried a standard Flexi but got fed up of the rope burns, Tape ones are the way forward! There not exactly small, but are strong .... just watch out when there running passed then get to the end of the 8m tape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I use a Giant Flexi too. We tried a standard Flexi but got fed up of the rope burns, Tape ones are the way forward! There not exactly small, but are strong .... just watch out when there running passed then get to the end of the 8m tape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shenn Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I use a Giant Flexi too. We tried a standard Flexi but got fed up of the rope burns, Tape ones are the way forward! There not exactly small, but are strong .... just watch out when there running passed then get to the end of the 8m tape! ud def feel them pull then afta working up some speed id say lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I use a Giant Flexi too. We tried a standard Flexi but got fed up of the rope burns, Tape ones are the way forward! There not exactly small, but are strong .... just watch out when there running passed then get to the end of the 8m tape! Exactly, because by the time your Husky has got to the end of the lead, it's probably going in excess of 25Mph This could do one of several things. 1. Yank the retractable handle out of your grip. You now have a loose Husky, which is being chased by a strange bouncing, clattering handle. This scares the dog into running faster. 2. Break your arm / wrist, with the force of the lead snapping tight. (This has happened) 3. Dislocate your shoulder. (Also happened) Just a few things to consider, if yours is the kind that likes to suddenly 'Launch' forward whilst on the lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripled Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I use the all important stop button before he gets too fast. But the thought reminds me of a skit from the Jeff Dunham show. Chiwawa Vs Retractable lead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 But the thought reminds me of a skit from the Jeff Dunham show. Chiwawa Vs Retractable lead! roflmao!!!!!!!!!! i love that bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I use the all important stop button before he gets too fast. But the thought reminds me of a skit from the Jeff Dunham show. Chiwawa Vs Retractable lead! h2lTtaKt-eU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripled Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 h2lTtaKt-eU Love it! He's excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 :doglaugh: Excellent. Bo gets his owners revenge, he runs around a bush in thick undergrowth where I can't follow and forgets that he has a reverse gear. He comes back but lead is stuck around bush. I have to unleash him to get lead back. Tug, tug, tug, whoosh it comes at me like an exocet missile. B...y hurts if the clip gets you. Bo has a big who me expression on his face with a that will teach you not not to let me off the lead when a squirrel's about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shenn Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 hahaha thats brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tan J P Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 we use them too with no problems at all just check for any wear and tear regularily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charley Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 We use a 5metre Flexi (the tape/ribbon version) designed for dogs up to 60kg (Millie is just under 20kg). Millie pulls constantly so I know it's very strong! Touchwood, haven't had a problem with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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