Looking for a long lead/leash

I have been searching for a good strong 50 to 100 foot lead for my dogs so I can take them to the lake without fear of them running after a stray or some other wildlife. So far I can only find a 33 foot and it looked cheap. One problem I am concerned with, is Dowser has bit one of those nice round braided leads right in half once in one bite, just because he wanted to run after something.
Does anyone here have any experiance with this sort of lead or lunge line?

 

I have three! I use a 30' and 50' training lead depending on the situation.
I am not sure if they come longer than that or not. I have purchased mine at Petsmart and though Dogwise.com. They are thin flat cotton and I have never had one break, but I don't allow my dogs to chew on them, or mouth them either. It is helpful to buy longer than you need and then tie knots about every 5', it gives you a better grip and less of a chance of it getting ripped through your hands. You could make your own by buying the materials at a local feed store or tack store. I only use cotton..no nylon! The key to using the lead is to watch the dog carefully, observe body language..see what they see. Prevent them from chasing after something. Use training techniques to work on their recall. Make coming back to you the mostest fun! Reward heavily when they do..this can be play, a toy, a treat or just making a fool of yourself praising them.
Practice in your own back yard with your dog...if he puts his mouth on it correct him with "leave it", big reward for doing so. Practice bringing his attention back to you when there are distractions around..start small and work up to bigger distractions.

 

Ahh, thanks for the info, I will check those links.
In making your own do you have a heavy sewing machine to attach the hardware? I know my boss's wife has some real modern heavy sewing equipment, maybe I will go that route.

 

You could just buy two and hook them together.

I was also thinking you could look into horse lunge lines - they are quite long. they may be cheaper than dog lead lines.

 

Yep I was thinking along those lines as well.
Thanks.

 

There are metal clamps you buy for under a buck that you hammer down onto the looped line. For the handle end I just tie a knot.

You put a bull snap on the end of the line loop the line back and into the clamp and hammer away.

If you put two lines together you risk a snap breaking...make sure it is secure. Horse lunge lines are an option, thats how I learned to make my own though...the store bought ones suck. Again..don't get nylon, it burns like heck if your dog takes off. At feed stores or tack stores they generally sell soft cotton rope by the foot, it comes on big rolls. They will also have the hardware you need. Store bought lunge lines generally are not as long as you would think. I made mine only 26'..which is plenty long enough for lunging my horse....but not all that long for letting your dog swim.