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eddieh · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:37 am Post subject: Snag free check cord?

I'm doing a KC training day with Remi soon and the blurb states that a check cord of at least 30 yds is required for dogs not under complete control.

Any (inexpensive)suggestions? for something which is readily available, or should be avoided?
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Patricia · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:15 am Post subject:

Eddie, Patrick Morin from the Keranlouan kennel uses telephone cable...I nearly copied that with...some inexpensive washing line, not the thinner one. You can get diffrent lenghts and being slippery it does not snag in the grass or anything Wink

guy · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:53 am Post subject:

I have a piece of stuff I bought at the game fair - very pleased with it about £8.00. doesn't kink and is fluorescent orange.

I am sure you could acquire a length of round flex from somewhere. You can buy P clips (the snap at the end of a lead) from pet shops for a pound or so depending on size. so you can clip it to the dogs collar - a loop in the end does not work

Washing line (the thin one) will take your hand off given half a chance. Sash cord snags to easily.

Don't forget some heavy gloves if you are going to use it as a brake.
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eddieh · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:31 am Post subject:

guy · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:52 am Post subject:

I would be happy to lend you mine for a few days if that helps. but it is only about 5 metres long The firm I bought it from are in Germany.
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kandjt · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 1:31 pm Post subject:

Hi Eddie

Have a look on the dreaded ebay for cord - I got mine for a few pounds and it came the next day. There is usually quite a choice mine is lovely and soft, but you still need gloves.

Keith

eddieh · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:13 pm Post subject:

Thanks very much for the offer Guy. Blurb states at least 30 yards.

Keith, What section and search word(s) did you use?
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kandjt · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:20 pm Post subject:

Hi Eddie

Have a look in sailing in the sporting goods section and try a seach for rope and or cord. I found them much cheaper than going to a chandlers.

Keith