One the questions we are always asked is how to use a six-foot dog leash. One the issues people have when walking their dog is the pulling. One person we talked with actually had the their arm dislocated and another fractured their collar bone when their dog pulled so hard the owner went flying forward landing on the concrete side walk.

The reason for this is that the dog walks in front of the owner instead walking along side. If this sounds like you then the solution can be quite simple; you need both hands. Use one hand on the loop end of the dog leash and the other about half way down leaving very little slack between where the leash is attached to the collar and your hand.

The six-foot dog leash is the most recommended dog leash owners use for walking. The reason is the control it offers especially when compared to a retractable dog leash. While retractable dog leashes have their place, using them for a walk or training is not one of them. The best place to use a retractable dog leash is when you arrive at a dog park or in your own yard when you are allowing your dog to explore their surroundings but need to still have them tethered.

Most municipalities have a six-foot dog leash restriction so be careful where you use a retractable dog leash or a 20-foot dog lead. Aside from holding the leash correctly, the next component to dog walking is having the right dog collar.

The two we recommend are the Martingale dog collar or a no-pull dog harness. Either of these when combined with a six-foot dog leash will make walking with your dog a pleasant experience instead of a test of your patience and endurance. Martingale collars offer the same benefits as the standard choke collar but without the harmful consequences and the no-pull dog harness will correct any bad behavior right out of the package on the first use.