When taking your dog for a walk, it is wise to put him on a leash. Dog leashes keep dogs from running away from their owners when you walk them in the park or around the neighborhood. When you buy a leash, match it with your dog’s collar for a nice effect. Leashes for lap dogs often come with thin and fancy collars that are adorned with jewelry and sparkly beads.

Thick dog leashes are for large breeds of dogs. They have thick nylon webbing straps that are ideal for strong guard dogs like pit bulls or rottweillers. These types of leashes would be hard to chew through and do not break easily.