14/10/2026
Why do we use Long Leads?
Freddie, Iris and Chachie out walking with Hilly, Sian and Karen.
There’s a lot of lead in this photo 🤔.
A long lead isn’t just about giving a dog more metres. It’s about giving them more possibilities.
The possibility to slow down.
To stop and sniff.
To move ahead.
To hang back.
To investigate something interesting.
To find the distance that feels comfortable for them.
And when a few dogs walk together, they don’t have to move as one little regimented group. Each dog can experience the walk in their own way.
The lead is there for safety — not to dictate every step.
A little more lead gives us a whole lot more communication.
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