Pet Leashes

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    When it comes to finding the purrfect pet leash to keep your furbaby (or scaly buddy) by your side during walks, there are a few factors to keep in mind:


    • Length: Pet leashes come in a variety of lengths—from short leashes that are useful for training to long leashes that give your pet plenty of walking space. Adjustable pet leashes offer the best of both worlds, allowing you to customize their length.
    • Width: A leash’s width is important to its overall durability and handling. For larger dogs with plenty of pulling power, opt for wide, thick leashes to avoid breaking. Thin leashes are better suited for smaller dogs, cats, and pint-sized pets.
    • Material: Leashes come in many materials. Nylon leashes are lightweight, durable, and quick-drying for walks in the rain or along the beach. Leather leashes offer long-lasting style, strength, and staying power. Cotton rope leashes are strong enough to withstand heavy pulling and easy to clean and maintain.
    • Style: From sparkly leashes with plenty of pizzazz to rugged leashes designed with camo and studs, you’ll find a whole world of pet leash styles on Etsy. Choose a leash in a color, pattern, and design to suit your four-legged bestie’s personality.

    Whether you’re on the hunt for a training leash for your pet or a basic, everyday leash to enjoy long walks through the park, sellers on Etsy create a wide range of pet leashes. Here are a few of the most popular:


    • Standard leash: Measuring between 4–8 feet in length, standard pet leashes are among the most popular types used for everyday walking or basic training.
    • Retractable leash: With their plastic handles housing a long cord, retractable pet leashes allow you to lock in at any length to keep your pup close on busy streets or let him run in open fields.
    • Hands-free leash: Like to multitask as you walk? Clip a hands-free pet leash to your belt for walkies with your well-trained pooch.
    • Multiple pet leash: With one or two handles and numerous leads attached to a coupler, multiple pet leashes are ideal for dog walkers and owners walking their puppy packs.
    • Harness leash: For dogs who love to pull and tug during walks, harness leashes up the level of security and stable handling of your beloved pet.
    • Do Not Pet leash: Designed with lettering on the leash or harness, Do Not Pet leashes let people know your pet shouldn’t be approached.
    • Small pet leash: Whether you have a teacup pup or a sassy iguana, discover small pet leashes on Etsy designed for walks with your tiny fur-ever friends—from wee kitties to guinea pigs to ferrets.

    Sometimes your pet leash needs a little something extra to make walk times more convenient and enjoyable. Add reflectors to your pet leash or slip on a reflective sleeve to make nighttime strolls with your pet safe and easy for others to see. Pet leash extenders provide additional length to your leashes when you need them, but are easy to remove when you don’t. Or look for pet leashes with bag dispensers to ensure you won’t be caught without a bag again.

    What better way to make your pet feel like a star than with their very own custom leash? Many sellers on Etsy offer a variety of customizable options to create one-of-a-kind pet leashes and collars in the color, pattern, material, and design of your choice. Work with a talented designer to have a leash embroidered or embossed with your contact details in case you leave it behind at the dog park. Or keep track of leashes for each pet by having them personalized with their names.


    Customized pet leashes also make wonderful gifts for pet lover friends and family. Surprise your two-legged bestie with a handcrafted, matching leash and collar set made specially for their four-legged BFF. If your loved one has a new puppy or kitten, a custom-made leash is a meaningful “welcome to the family” present.