i need a chew proof leash for a dog?

Question

i have a rat terrier who has chewed thru 2 flexi retractable leashes, i need ideas for a chew proof leash

Answer 1

Try a metal chain leash.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

I also think that the metal chain ones are probably your best bet - though I was interested in the idea of soaking the leash in hot pepper sauce ... though I suppose if you got some of that on your hands & then rubbed your eyes (or even worse went to the loo ... eek).

Maybe the bitter apple will work instead.

I was interested in the answers that you had because I also have the same problem, I don't use a retractable one though, just a normal one as I have an Irish Setter. And I don't want a chain one as I can't wind it around my hand.

However, Tilly only chews the leash when she is alone in the house. (I used to keep it hung up but the cats would play with it & knock it down & then, bye bye leash). So as long as I remember to shut it away in a drawer I don't have any problem.

If your problem is your rattie guy chewing through as you're walking then it may be that your best bet is to try & train him/her not to. Good luck.

Answer 5

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i need a chew proof leash for a dog?
i have a rat terrier who has chewed thru 2 flexi retractable leashes, i need ideas for a chew proof leash

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Answer 7

hahaha, there is no such thing.....
seriously though, it is tough. personally, i hate retractable leashes, but the hot sauce thing should work, unless your dog is like mine and loves hotsauce! Lemon juice works too. Using a gentel leader head coller would help out tons. Metal chain leashes are for me to heavy, and noisy. The Lupine collars and leashes they sell in most vet offices are really hardy, plus when your dog does chew through it, they will replace it forever!!! So you only need to buy one. Just take it back to the vet office and pick out another.

Answer 8

Try a thicker leash. Retractable leashes are cool but worthless when it comes to nippy dogs.

I got a Remington reinforced leash and collar--they're solid as a rock.

Answer 9

You need to teach your dog not to chew on its leash. It's not the leash, it's the dog's bad habit.

Here is a quick suggestion:

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No yelling, hitting, jerking. No words are necessary. When the dog is acting up, stop dead in your tracks and wait for it to stop. When it does, gently praise and continue. The dog will catch on sooner than you think.

Answer 10

Get a metal or chain link leash! That should stop him from chewing!