Dog Leash: How to Choose the Right One

As you surely know, there are tons of dog leashes out there! So, how do you choose the most suitable leash for your furry friend? Follow our guide, we've prepared a little overview to ensure you choose the right leash for your dog and have wonderful walks with your beloved canine!

The classic leash, a must-have for walks with your dog

It's no surprise that this leash is owners' favorite! Practical, multi-purpose, and compact, this dog accessory is essential! At Bandit, we love it, which is why we created a nylon model with a perfect length of 120 cm, ideal for city walks.

Neither too long nor too short, it gives your dog freedom while allowing good control of the animal. This style of leash is great for neighborhood walks and for training large or small dogs. Leash training mood activated!

Comfortable and lightweight, the classic leash attaches to a collar, a harness, or a bandana and is suitable for all beloved pets. The hardest part is choosing among our crazy prints!

The multi-position leash, ultra practical for walking your dog

If we created a 4-position leash, it's because at Bandit, we're real-life people. We do 1000 things at once, even when walking our dogs! So if, like us, you want to walk your beloved furry friend, hold your baguette in one hand, and update your Instagram feed with the other, you need a 4-position leash!

You can create up to 4 attachment combinations:

As a city leash of 120 cm for a perfect walk

As a long line of 200 cm for maximum freedom

As a cross-body leash to keep your hands free

To walk 2 dogs at once (2 carabiners = 2 times more happiness)

We say YES to a leash that adapts to your lifestyle!

The retractable leash, for relaxed walks

Retractable leashes are for well-behaved dogs, meaning those who walk perfectly on a leash, don't pull, and have good recall (no offense intended…). Choose one according to your dog's size to ensure it locks properly.

Retractable leashes offer more freedom of movement and autonomy to your beloved pet (free, let it go ), but also less control. Your dog might run far ahead or drag behind , and it's harder to react quickly in an emergency. Only use this type of extensible leash if the environment seems safe and calm. Safety first!

The canicross line, for sporty dogs

If your dog is a true Usain Bolt and your duo loves running, a canicross line will be perfectly suited for your sports outings! Ideal for hiking or canicross, these lines attach to a traction harness and allow you to keep your hands free.

This type of leash has an elasticated section that absorbs jerks from your dog during their run for more comfort during exertion. It can also be used for canibike and caniscooter. When your beloved dog is working on their summer body, they're not there to joke around!

4 tips to remember for choosing the right dog leash

In short, to choose the right dog leash, you need to:

Choose it according to the activity practiced with your dog, but also its weight and size.

Pay attention to the quality of the leash (French manufacturing, strong fabric, brass buckles, etc.) for top safety.

Opt for a machine-washable model (especially if your dog looooves mud baths).

Check the comfort of use for both the dog and the owner!

There you have it, you know everything about dog leashes! After all, nothing prevents you from owning several models depending on the activities you do. And you, what's your favorite leash for walking your beloved dog?

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