How large is your dog? Breed?

Yeah that would be helpful...HAHA! She is a lab mix, she's my avatar photo, she weights 60 lbs and does still become distracted and pulls. She's come a really long way though! She's gone from having to have a Gentle leader collar, then a halter to now she can be walked using a plain strap collar!

A search brought up these leashes. If you scroll down you can read the only review, which is very positive and mentions the non-slip grip of this leash. http://www.wag.com/dog/p/dublin-dog-grip-trek-leash-orange-964818?utm_source=Wag_SG&utm_medium=PDP_SG&utm_campaign=wa-sg-to-mobile&noappbanner=true&utm_term=no%20slip%20dog%20leash

Dog trainers prefer leather leashes, 6' long, and no larger than 1/2" wide. I prefer the 3/8" width. (I have Golden Retrievers.) Leather is best for your hands, and with use will become very supple and foldable. As you train your dog to not pull on the leash, you can bundle up the excess length in your hand.

You may want to consider some leash training as well as a no pull harness instead. When my lab was a pup, she was so strong, she would almost pull me down and really hurt my arm a couple of times. The pulling was dangerous for me, but also for her and her throat. The Freedom no pull harness clips from the front and the back and works great. It is a bit pricey but I think it was worth every penny. I used it while I was training her and now, I don't need a leash at all and she stays right by my side. You can find them at www.petexpertise.com. They are made in the USA which is a big plus!

I'd suggest a 6' Nylon Lead; 1" wide will provide a non-cutting loop for a "handle." Additionally, I would get a lead as above that also includes a "traffic Handle." This is a second handle attached a few inches from the snap at the dog end of the lead.

This second handle allows you to bring the dog in close to you as you maneuver through a crowded environment

I frequently take the loop at the end of the lead and form a "noose" which I put around my wrist. My Greyhound is very good on lead, however if the occasional cat or deer suddenly appears she is not above lunging, and catching me unprepared.

An Example

Thanks all!

I like a cotton web leash I got recently from Doctors Foster and Smith. It seems lighter and softer than the nylon.

That's an idea, they also have those Bamboo soft ones at Petco, I could try one and if I don't like it they will take returns. I have one really OLD leash that appears to be nylon but it's really soft so I wonder if it's cotton? I've had it for at least 20 years, it's my "go to" leash that I use all the time. The nylon ones I've purchased recently are very slick and I just do not like them. Leather ones I've seen are very hard and I didn't like the feel of them. I'd hate to pay $40 for a leash on line without touching it first and then not like it very much. Seems the stores don't really have much to chose from. I really like feeling things and looking at the quality first.

Leather lead is $6.30 at UPCO. Get some saddle soap/oil and treat it, and it'll be as comfy as an old pair of moccasins.
6' x 1/2" leather lead.

Have you done business with UPCO? I've never even heard of them yet I am always google searching dog stuff. Huuummm?

I've been shopping with UPCO for 25 years now, it's a good company. They only send out one catalog a year plus a couple of fliers, and their website isn't the best for finding things. We have extensive experience with training/showing/breeding dogs. I send my puppies home with a #400 crate if the new owners don't already have one, and UPCO has free shipping for larger orders.

Cool thanks! I guess that's why I'd never heard of them, you being in the "dog business" explains it! :) Any other dog related sites I should know about but probably have never heard of? (Hidden Gems) Thanks for the site information!

There's also J & J Dog Supplies, mainly for show/training equipment.
J & J Dog Supply