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Easily attachable lead?

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LaBelleSauvage123 · 31/01/2026 20:11

We are starting to lead train our 11 week old Lab puppy. Like most puppies she gets very excited and the lead goes straight into her mouth. We’ve been given what I think is excellent advice ( from a Guide Dog trainer) to use a treat to distract her, give the command ‘wait’ and then clip the lead on just for a second, treat and remove. Then gradually build up the time in small steps. The issue is that the collar and lead we’ve got ( from the puppy section in Pets At Home) is really fiddly to attach. We need something that’s quick and easy to clip on. Any ideas?

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99pwithaflake · 31/01/2026 22:59

I would just use a chain lead.

SpanielsGalore · 01/02/2026 09:36

I think all puppy collars are fiddly, because they are so small.

I'd switch to a harness.

SpanielsGalore · 01/02/2026 09:37

99pwithaflake · 31/01/2026 22:59

I would just use a chain lead.

What's a chain lead? Do you mean a choke chain?

99pwithaflake · 01/02/2026 09:45

SpanielsGalore · 01/02/2026 09:37

What's a chain lead? Do you mean a choke chain?

No, as in a metal lead so the puppy doesn’t want to chew it.

redboxer321 · 01/02/2026 11:34

I'd also switch to a harness. Any trigger clip lead should be fairly easy to attach.
I use a snap-lock carabiner after a trigger clip failed - pretty rare I would think but feel safer with the carabiner - but it is a bit more tricky to attach to harness.
I do have a lead from PatH with an awful attachment so I know what you mean.

LaBelleSauvage123 · 01/02/2026 20:14

We do have a chain lead given to us by our nephew so will try this next.

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