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Thank you for the link. I haven't seen anything like the soft-slip in stores here. That looks like it might be a better training collar than Charlie's flat collar.
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Nylon 6': used for walking when the dogs can have some room to walk in front of me.
Flexi: used for potty breaks when traveling or at dogs shows (away from the show ring area). I personally do not like flexi's for going for walks. I want more control of my dog than this gives me.
thin leather lead about 4': used for showing or for walking at shows.
thin nylon leads about 4': used for showing only
leather braded leash about 2 1/2 - 3': used for obedience training. (Nope, I don't use 6 foot leashes for training.)
50' long line: used for long distance obedience training, advanced classes and lessons (for long distance recalls, proofing stays, etc. NEVER used for walking or heeling)
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I've been thinking about a shorter lead for walking. I've ended up tieing slip-knots in his 5 ft lead, so it ends up being about 2 1/2 feet. I also want to make a long line when I remember to buy a clip. I'm not sure why, but almost all the trainers here require a flat buckle collar and a 6 ft lead...beats me!
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Most of my guys sleep in the "medium" or 200 sized vari kennels. And this is what they travel in too. A few who are longer have the "intermediate" or 300 sized crates. I have extra crates that I use for traveling. That way we don't have to move them around.
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Maybe I'll look at the 300. That would be 8 inches longer than his current kennel. I'd rather give him a little extra room, than have him a little cramped. In the 300, are your dogs able to completely stretch out?
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Crates are the safest for traveling. If you are in an accident the dog can be taken out of the car and transported to the vet or shelter without the police having to handle a frightened and possibly injured dog. If crated the dog cannot "protect" you if you need medical attention. Chances are if they have to chose between saving your life and fighting with your dog to do it your dog would loose. (Meaing they'd shoot him.) And in a crate they can open the car door or if the door springs open the dog is not let loose to run free and get hit or get lost.
Peggy
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You have a lot of good points about safety. I remember 20 or more years ago when everyone just threw their dogs in the car to "flop" around everywhere! Actually, I still see that quite a bit. I definitely don't want Charlie flying through the air into the windshield if I have to make a sudden emergency stop...or got into a wreck!
Thanks Peggy! As usual, lots of good information.
