Webinars, handouts & learning materials

How to use a longline safely : guide & videos

£5

Master the art of using a longline for safe and effective dog control.

Whether your dog is practising recall, has a high prey drive, needs reassurance, or is over-reactive towards other dogs, knowing how to use a longline can make all the difference in their training and behaviour management.

Roz walking in woodland with her dogs on a longline

Enhance your dog's recall skills and manage their behaviour with the proper use of a longline

Includes videos

Our comprehensive guide provides detailed instructions on the safe and effective use of longlines. Learn the correct method of attachment and discover which types of long leads are best suited for different dogs and training scenarios.

From choosing the right length and type of longline to handling techniques for managing fast or strong dogs, our guide offers practical advice to ensure you and your dog have a positive training experience. Understand how to prevent knots, manage lead tension, and handle the lead safely to avoid injuries in both you and your dog.

Whether you’re a novice or experienced dog owner, this guide offers valuable insights and techniques to improve your dog’s behaviour and training success and is supported with video demonstrations.

Written by Roz Pooley, MSc CAB , CCAB, ABTC-CAB

Roz has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Animal behaviour and is a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist.

She is a published peer reviewed author on canine behaviour for veterinary journals, regularly writes for media and frequently presents webinars. She has worked professionally with dogs for fourteen years and is a certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist with both ASAB and The APBC.

Roz lives with three dogs. Two rescues from abroad and her turbo badger (Border Collie) Mohawk.

This handout can be downloaded and kept following purchase.

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