When preparing for an agility trial, you suddenly find yourself in need of things that aren't needed for regular agility class. One of these items is a slip lead. There are a variety of slip lead styles to choose from, like the martingale. However, I like my slip leads as simple as possible. After all, you will be trying to wrangle it onto your dog as soon as possible after you finish a run.
Also, if you find yourself debating over what length to of lead to buy, go with the 6 ft. instead of the 4 ft.
Trust me. Little dog owners will appreciate the extra 2 ft. because it doesn't feel like you are strangling your dog, and big dog owners will like the space that it gives the dog when you take him/her outside on potty business.
Since getting our slip leads we have found that they prove useful in many situations. For example, if your bad, bad dog, Tod, rolls in something dead and stinky, you can simply slip the lead over his head without having to touch him. Then it is easy to loop the handle over the fence post so that he can't run off while you bathe him.
They are also handy for impromptu car-rides.
But the best use for the slip lead is in agility class. You just don't realize you needed one until after you use one at a trial!
--Olivia
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