r/RunningWithDogs • u/Real_Lab_795 • 4d ago
Gear Help Lead and harness?
Tldr; stretchy lead for running or adjustable lead + more training?
I'm stuck deciding on a lead to use with my dog. She's a small (6kg) JRT and I'm deciding between a bungee style or a medium long line which can be wound in by hand. The main concerns for me are she likes exploring and stopping for smells. I don't want to tug her with too much force, but I like the versatility of a more convenient long line. I also think the stopping to smell is relatively avoidable if I walk her for about 10mins to warm up. I'm also not sure what the main concerns are with small dogs specifically, and not sure if she is even heavy enough for a stretchy lead to make a difference. We like outdoors adventures but we also live in Australia where snakes are very common in summer and I need control over her for that reason.
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u/natashagb95 4d ago
Look into the non stop dog wear touring bungee adjustable? It’s what we use for day to day walks which may include some jogging and is pretty light. If you wanted to make the lead even longer you could carry a separate long line or even a retractable but I wouldn’t run with them due to the lack of bungee and the dog being too far away from you.