Best dog leads to help with walkies

This HALTI double-ended lead can be used in eight ways, from dual control for headcollars to walking two dogs on one line. Stylish and comfortable, the soft, premium webbing design comes in black, purple, red, or blue to suit all owners. The lead is also reflective for visibility at night. The line is waterproof, easy to wash and fast-drying. Because it's adjustable, it's a comfortable choice for a dog.

Reviews praise this Halti lead for its versatility, including its use as a long or short lead. This makes it a great option if you are training a dog. Additionally, it can be used hands-free, which is ideal if you enjoy running with your dog. It's strong enough to hold large breed dogs, and it is comfortable to hold. A small number of reviews commented that the clip comes undone of its own accord, and in a few instances, it snapped altogether. But these are a handful of comments among a majority of positive reviews.

The Candure Dog Lead is a 5ft heavy-duty lead made of thick nylon paracord. The premium quality clips will hold dogs up to 55kg. It has a 360-degree carabiner, so your dog can move in any direction. This Candure dog lead also features an anti-slip handle for your comfort.

This is an Amazon's Choice recommended brand, and customers praise the Candure lead for being comfortable to hold and chew-resistant. It's a top choice for a durable and strong lead, plus it's good value for money. There are a minority of reviews that comment the clip broke, but the vast majority of comments are praiseworthy and indicate it's a robust lead with good features such as the reflective threads, metal clasp and quality nylon fabric line.

This tough and durable lead from TUG is made to last. It is ergonomically designed with a sleek anti-slip handle and easy lock, making your trips a walk in the park. The retractable line allows you to control your dog from any angle. This is an excellent choice if you are looking for a simple and effective retractable dog lead.

This best-selling Amazon product is available in a range of colours and sizes, so be sure to choose the correct size for your dog breed. We've selected the large size, which is for dogs up to 50kg.

Customers praise this TUG lead for giving their dogs enough freedom to roam while keeping them under control. It's good to hold, and the line is strong enough to hold a larger dog, although a review comments that they would not be inclined to use the lead with a very big dog.

Need a lead that's under £10? We recommend this nylon-based dog lead from Taglory. It comes in 12 colours for personal style and various sizes, catering to all dogs. It's heavy-duty, reflective and comfortable for you.

This Amazon's Choice recommended brand has over 15,000 reviews, rating Taglory 4.6 out of 5.

Customers say this rope lead has good elasticity and is great value for money. The handle is comfortable to grip, and the line is thick and sturdy. A customer comments that the lead is too heavy for a small breed dog. But overall, this is a strong lead available in a great range of bright colours.

You need something robust, reflective and reliable when you're out and about with your dog in the dark. We recommend the Julius-K9 lead, which features three adjustable lengths and two carabiners to create a loop around your shoulder – meaning you can go hands-free. With reflective threads for visibility and safety, this is a safe choice for night-time walkies. Parts of the lead are strengthened with leather so it can securely hold larger breed dogs.

Customers praise this adjustable rope lead for its adjustability and strength. It's also comfortable to hold. This is a good choice of lead for pullers and strong dogs.

Best for puppies, this Flexi retractable lead is ergonomic, retractable, and trendy. It's perfect for your pup's first lead (post-training), where there is plenty of flexibility—and it doesn't cost your comfort. This high-quality lead is safe, secure, and reliable with an ergonomic design.

Customers say the lead is good value for money and best suited to small dogs and puppies. It's comfortable to hold, and the retractable line runs smoothly. It is strong enough to hold a small dog, but it is too lightweight for larger breeds.

If you're not sold on a retractable lead, you can always opt for an adjustable lead for your small pooch. This pick from HUNTER is durable, stylish and secure. According to reviews, it's soft on the hands and great for recall training.

The soft neoprene padding makes this lead particularly comfortable, and customer reviews praise it for being very comfy to hold. They also like its adjustability and comment that the clips are strong. This is a top choice for an adjustable lead.

Do you need to do some recall training? We recommend this long nylon dog leash from HAPPY HACHI. It has a 360-degree swivel for no-tangle use and secure training. You can use this as a regular walking leash or for training, providing versatility and freedom for your pup. It's made from durable nylon webbing, which is lightweight yet durable. You could use it for hiking, too.

The lead is available in a range of lengths and colours. The longer lines are best suited for training, swimming and outdoor sports. At less than £10, the HAPPY HACHI long-line lead is super value for money.

Customers praise its quality and have used the line for recall training their puppy. However, some comment that it is not a very thick line, so be aware if you have a dog that is a chewer.

Ideal for getting more control over your dog, this Vivaglory double-handed lead is reliable and durable. It's strong, comfortable for the owner to hold and has features that make everything much easier, such as the 360-degree rotating clasp. Keep safe at night – and during bad weather – with the reflective quality, too. This is a favourite if your dog pulls because of its adjustability, control handle and wide padded inner handle so you won't get leash burns.

The Vivaglory Reflective Dog Lead is available in various colourways and lengths to suit dogs of different sizes.

Customer reviews say this is a very well-made dog lead, and the soft padded handles make dog walking a lot more comfortable. It's ideal for protecting your hands if you have a dog that pulls; the additional handle gives you more control. There is a minority of reviews that comment that the clip broke on their lead, but the positive reviews vastly outnumber the negative.

You may choose a slip lead. This Fida Slip Rope Dog Lead is easy to use and safe, thanks to an anti-choke ring and leather stopper. A slip lead is used for training; it tightens when a dog pulls and loosens when it corrects its behaviour.

This one-size-fits-all lead from Fida is strong, lightweight and robust. It is made from durable woven nylon. Not only that, but it's reflective of good night safety and can even be used for training. It provides a comfortable grip, too.

Customers praise the lead for being a good length and comfortable for their dog. Although it's a bit too thick for small breed dogs and for a figure of 8 over a dog's muzzle.