How to Use a Slip Lead

A properly adjusted slip lead is a simple, effective way of securing a dog without a collar. Here's an easy way to put it on.

Be sure that the handle loop of the lead is over the wrist of the hand holding the treat (or whichever hand feels most comfortable to you), so that you have the best chance of grabbing it, should the dog pull after being restrained by the lead.

Provided by the Retrievers volunteer lost dog team of Minnesota.

[catherinemcgarry]

Agreed - should be behind the ears ( the most sensitive place for full control) keep short and loose when walking at heel

[Harleylover]

Isn't that lead resting a little low?

[charlessue-wah-sing]

Well that gets the lead over the head. But it's not sitting in the correct position.

[roytruett]

Take no notice this woman has not explain properly how to put on a slip lead and use it

[Nikoli]

You've got your lead in wrong spot on dogs neck should be right up high above flat collar right up against dog's skull you don't want to crush it's trachea !

[mikeu]

This is a terrible explanation. Certainly does not explain HOW to use a slip lead. What a waste of 50 seconds

[roytruett]

Take no notice the woman has not explained properly how to put on a slip lead

[edsonr.]

That’s not how you’re supposed to use a slip lead though 🥴