I reviewed the RogZ utility collars (with the "Martingale" link) that match these types of leads. I own four of these leads- two @ 3/4" and two at 5/8". Just as the utility collars, these RogZ leads are very well made. They are comfortable in hand, made of quality materials, with exceptional build quality. All hardware performs well and has done so after years of daily use. I still cannot say enough good things about my "old" ones and now ordered a replacement for one that spent a little too much time in the mud! The 3/4" version I use helps control a psychotic Whippet who goes from being the laziest, most docile, sloth-like whippet on the planet, to a jumping, tugging, twisting, lunging, squirrel and bird chasing lunatic. We should have named him Jekyll or Hyde. The lead has never failed nor left the tell-tale badge of poor dog stewardship- friction burns on the forearms and hands! The reflective stitching is a nice bonus and actually catches quite a bit of light at night, even on the old, well-worn leads. My only complaint is the limited colors available if you want to try to match collars and leads- especially for smaller breeds. When I ordered the first set of RogZ collars and leads a couple of years ago, I believe there were many more options. If you are looking for skin-forgiving, functional, durable, very-well-made leads, avoid temptation to get the pirate skulls, flames, polka dots, flowers and lady bugs and order a RogZ lead in a nice plain red or black. I firmly believe you will LOVE these as I do. Read more
The Rogz reflective 6 foot 3/4 inch leash works well for a young puppy and has withstood some moderate chewing attempts well. I use this in combination with a 11102 Canine Concepts Medium Black Mesh Non-pull Dog Harness for my 5 month old English cocker spaniel. It permits greater distance of movement for the pup when needed, and also the leash can be shortened to required levels for training purposes with hand-held loops. Better than the 4 foot leash usually recommended for pups this age. The material is sturdy yet soft. The leash looks and feels well made. Hopefully it will last through the occasional chewings for a while. I note that in many reviews for leashes, buyers give poor ratings to the products because their dog destroyed the leash by biting and chewing. (I suspect in some cases, people may have bought products that were a little light for their dogs.) Ultimately there is no other way to fix this except by taking the time to train the dog to be well behaved. I found this book-- Imagine Life with a Well-Behaved Dog: A 3-Step Positive Dog-Training Program to be the most practical, no-nonsense and helpful book for training your dog to be well behaved. I have had my 5 month English cocker for one month and have been training him according to the guidance of the author (Julie A. Bjelland) with absolutely great results. Read more
Great length and good quality material. I like the reflective strips along the length of the leash, although I don't think it serves much purpose as far as safety or visibility at night. I bought this leash for my sister's dog and ended up purchasing one for my own pup as well. It's a trusted brand and product and you can expect a functional, long-lasting product. The 6' leash is great for walking and running with my 30 lb dog and the thickness is great if you want to shorten the leash but wrapping it around your hand a bit. I sometimes use this leash for my roommates dog who is 10 lbs and it is a bit long for him. I would recommend a smaller size for a smaller dog. Overall a solid buy and I would recommend it to any pet owner! Read more
We bought the Rogz leash for our Wheaten Terrier. We've used it for about sx months now and we are overall pleased and would recommend it for any medium sized dog or puppy. PROS: -- extremely durable. Has survived all kinds of weather, tension, etc. -- easy to clean. We throw it in the washer with any other puppy stuff. -- good value for cost. CONS: -- reflective ability is quickly lost when soiled by daily use. This reduced the rating by one star because it is advertised as reflective. -- as with any synthetic leash, it can burn your hands if pulled through quickly. We haven't really experienced this even though our puppy is energetic. Overall, a great leash for the money. Rating only suffers becase it is not very reflective when soiled. Read more
I have had my original Rogz leash for about 18 months now. It is holding up outstanding!! The only noticeable wear is that the logo tag that wraps around where the handle is stitched to close the loop at the leash is starting to wear -- but the actual stitching holding it all together is still in tact. I walk my dog at least once a day, plus we don't have a fenced yard so I often use it when taking her outside too. So, this leash gets a lot of use. When she was young, we used to let it drag behind her when training her off leash -- and she used to get excited walking her and start biting the leash -- buts its survived it all and holding up great! So great, I just ordered another since we are starting to foster dogs. I have the 3/4 wide and 6ft long leash and it is all I need for my 50b mutt (tall and lean). The leash is comfortable in my hand -- not too thick and certainly not too thin. Highly recommend. Read more
