Many people think that dog traction ropes are just simple tools, and you can just choose one at random. In fact, choosing the wrong traction rope is not only bad for dogs, but may also bring safety hazards.
Many people think that dog traction ropes are just simple tools, and you can just choose one at random. In fact, choosing the wrong traction rope is not only bad for dogs, but may also bring safety hazards.
The importance of traction ropes
The traction rope is a must-have pet product for dog owners. It is also a very important auxiliary tool for training dogs and is indispensable for daily dog walking.
Therefore, wearing a traction rope for dogs is not only responsible for others and society, but also can reduce unnecessary trouble for yourself.
In addition, choosing a good quality and suitable traction rope is a kind of protection for dogs. A good traction rope can greatly reduce the probability of dog accidents and ensure the safety of dogs; it can better control the range of dogs' activities, guide dogs away from unclean areas, and reduce the risk of accidental ingestion; there are also a series of benefits such as preventing lost and conflict.
Classification of traction ropes
The traction rope is generally composed of two parts, one is the rope pulled by the owner, and the other is the equipment put on the dog.
Ropes can generally be divided into two categories:
Fixed traction rope
The length of the fixed traction rope is constant. Its advantage is good control over the dog, which is suitable for medium and large dogs with greater strength. Fixed traction rope with collar is the best and most reliable traction method.
Retractable traction rope
As the name implies, the length of the retractable traction rope can be changed. Some of them are controlled by mechanical structure, and can be braked and locked with one button to prevent burst, but this type of traction rope often has high requirements for the design of mechanical mechanism, and poor quality may cause jamming and rope winding.
Some retractable traction ropes are made of elastic materials to achieve the effect of extension, which gives dogs more room for activities and has a certain buffer when they exceed the range of activities, which is more friendly to dogs.
There are generally two types of parts that are put on the dog:
collar type and chest harness type:
Collar type:
The collar type is divided into fixed collar and P chain. The fixed collar is put on the dog's neck, and the P chain is located more forward, near the base of the ear. Collar plus traction rope is the most commonly used and safest combination.
Chest harness type:
The chest harness is a wearable equipment that needs to pass through the dog's forelimbs and put on the dog. This type of leash has a larger contact area with the dog's body, the force will be more evenly distributed, and the dog's resistance will be relatively small, but the control is relatively poor.
Leash selection tips
Before choosing a leash, you must first understand the personality of your dog. If it is more lively, you should pay more attention to the anti-explosion and anti-breakaway performance. If it is quieter, you can consider more comfort factors.
When choosing a leash, you should also consider the following points:
- Control and strength must be sufficient. That is, the structure design must be precise and the material quality must be good
- It must be comfortable and meet the dog ergonomics standards
- It must be easy to put on and take off
- Consider aesthetics
