Guardian Gear® 6' Cotton Training Leads for Dogs Review

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I was disappointed to say the least. I currently use another 6 inch 100% cotton lead that I purchased from a dog trainer for about the same price. That lead is thick and very soft and my favorite lead to use because it does not dig into my hand when my young beagle pulls on it. It is just the right length (I find 5 feet leads too short). It has begun to fray, however, because our dog gnawed on it, so I wanted to find a replacement. The lead I bought from Amazon turned out to be much thinner and doesn't feel like 100% cotton. All I know is that it hurts my hand, so I don't use it anymore for our beagle.

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I had a four foot leash that was just a bit too short. It was really soft, but I wanted something longer. My dog has a bad habit of pulling sometimes, I admit that. I've been training him to walk beside me. I let him go to the bathroom a bit farther away from me. Sometimes I don't want to go onto the grass (some irresponsible dog owners don't pick up after their dogs) and a longer leash would allow me to let him sniff around at a reasonable distance without him pulling me. And don't worry. I always pick up after my dog.

I bought the leash in black and the length is good. I definitely like the extra two feet. My old leash was not long enough. The only problem is the leash is not soft at all. It really hurts my hand when I correct my dog when he strays a bit too far or when he pulls. The material is a bit too rough. I'm not going to return it because it's just not worth paying the shipping to send it back, and I'm not going to return my dog! I guess there's more training to do, but I still wish it was softer. Maybe it'll soften up after a few uses. Hopefully!

Edited to Add: I'm getting used to the leash. It doesn't hurt my hand as much now. I added one star. I do wish it was a bit softer, but it's not as rough as when I first used it.

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The product description quite clearly labels this product as 'cotton'. I've never seen any kind of cotton that melts when heated, but both cut ends of this lead are melted to prevent fraying. I'm willing to bet this is simple nylon. It feels that way, and looks that way, and I guess I should have guessed from the price that this was too good to be true.

If you want cotton, to protect your hands, give this a pass. It's fine as a cheap lead, but I would not try training a dog with it.

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My only complaint is with myself I should have bought a ten foot lead so my inquisitive terrier wouldn't be struggling to go a few feet farther into the brush.

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Great leashes for two cavachons that walk several times a day. Appear to be durable and supple at the same time. Our last cotton leash lasted 10+ years. No palm burn if they bolt after a squirrel, either!