Mabel behaving, for once, on the end of her pink Perfect Leash
She is usually stopped a lot by those who think she?s adorable (she is), or those who have or have had basset hounds (a large number!) and this week there were a few who wondered about her pink leash.
It is unusual and not just for the color. It?s made of polyurethane, and it stretches when needed, but mainly it keeps Mabel from pulling my arm out of its socket. Bassets will do that ? they are very strong, despite their looks. I?ve had my shoulders sprained in the past because of my three dogs pulling on my arms, so I was eager to give the Perfect Leash a try.
It lived up to its name.
I?ve used ?The Walker? model leash for about two months now. I was also sent ?The Heeler? leash, which is very short and is great when you want the dog to remain at your side. That model would be perfect for obedience training classes (actually, a combo of the two would be great). The leashes take strain off the owner?s arms, and off the dog?s neck and shoulders.
The Walker model ($24.99) worked well on both of my bassets: Mabel is about 42 pounds and Louie is about 52 pounds. Both pull when on leashes, and this leash protected my arms well. My shepherd, Cooper, is 12 and fairly frail on his feet, so he doesn?t pull much anymore. But I wish I?d had The Heeler model ($23.99) when he and I were in advanced obedience training.
The company, Just Ducky Products, says the leashes are odor-free (true), and won?t break, crack, fray, become brittle or lose their shape. It?s got an ergonomic handle and is comfortable to carry. They also make collars and grooming leads from the same material.
We just found one downside to The Walker leash: My husband, who is about 6-foot-3, said it was tough for him because of his height. He felt himself leaning over a little too much for comfort, so he preferred using our fabric leashes. I much prefer the Perfect Leashes, and those are what I reach for now.
Source: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/pawshere/2010/11/11/the-perfect-leash-turns-out-perfectly/
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