Finding the best dog leads for your pup is about more than picking a colour and clipping it onto their collar. My three-year-old golden retriever, Lowen, is generally a joy to walk, but throw in an exciting smell on a Cornish coastal path and the difference between a good lead and a bad one becomes glaringly obvious.
While things such as a dog bed, all his dog toys, a good dog coat and his dog collar all have their place in Lowen's kit, it's his lead I rely on everyday. As for the ones on offer, there’s quite the selection. Extendable leads offer more freedom to explore, slip leads are popular for training, Halti leads offer different handling options and hands-free leads are useful for running with your dog.