What leash should be used for cani-hiking?

Cani-hiking involves hiking on foot with your dog, Mostly in traction. It is therefore necessary to use appropriate equipment:

• harness canicross or belt canicross for the owner
• pulling harness for your dog
• leave dedicated to cani-hiking, different from a walking leash

In this article, we explain why to use a cani-hiking leash and how to choose the right one.

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What is cani-hiking and what equipment should be used?

The bungee leash is the same in canicross and canirando. Here, Élodie uses a two-dog leash.

What are the differences between a walking leash and a canicross leash ?

A walking leash "sert à" translates to "is used for" in English. control your dog By hand. A good walking leash therefore has a comfortable handle for the hand, a handle on the dog's side to keep it short when necessary, and is about 1.5 meters long. Walking leashes Inlandsis are particularly appreciated for their robustness and many colors.

In cani-hiking, your dog is most often in Traction and the leash is directly attached to your cani-hiking belt or your canicross harness. A cani-hiking leash must therefore be specially designed for this pulling activity and can also be used in canicross.

Why use a cani-hiking leash ?

Since cani-hiking is an activity where your dog pulls, you must use a harness suitable for your dog as well as a leash designed for pulling:

• Shock absorber The elastic part of the leash helps absorb shocks and protect your dog. It also automatically shortens the leash when your dog is not pulling, so it doesn't drag on the ground. Be sure to choose a leash with a shock absorber suited to your dog's weight.
• Adapted length The length of a cani-rando leash is generally 2 meters when extended and around 1.3 meters at rest. This provides an ideal balance between freedom of movement for your dog and control.
• Suitable fastening system : A cani-hiking leash attaches to your belt or harness using a pump carabiner (also called a snap) or a climbing-type carabiner, depending on the chosen option.
• Solidity : In cani-hiking, your dog must be able to exert all its strength without breaking its leash. Our cani-hiking leashes, like all our leashes designed for pulling, are particularly robust.

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Choosing the right cani-hiking leash Inlandsis

Two main elements should be considered when choosing your canicross leash:

• A shock absorber suitable for your dog's weight. Our "small dogs" leashes are designed for dogs weighing less than 15 kg.
• A fastening system suited to your use : pump carabiner for speed or climbing-type carabiner for possible attachment to the belt of your backpack.

Little tip: a climbing carabiner can be used to attach your canicross leash directly to your backpack's belt if it is strong enough to withstand your dog's pull.

Dog over 15 kg and attachment to belt or harness: Crosser 2 leash

Our Crosser 2 leash is adaptable to all models of canicross belts or harnesses thanks to its two snap hooks. Ideal for occasional use, in cani-hiking as well as in canicross.

Dog under 15 kg: Crosser 2 Small Dogs leash

A version of the Crosser 2 leash adapted for small dogs with a softer shock absorber and lighter pump carabiners.

Dog over 15 kg with handle on the side: Crosstrail 2 leash

For regular practice of cani-hiking or canicross, the Crosstrail 2 leash offers a handle on the dog side, providing better control when necessary. A removable pump carabiner allows attachment to your belt or harness. The level of finish is also superior with a shock absorber sewn to the strap instead of traditional knots, resulting in weight savings and better integration.

The best canicross leash: Crossmax 2 leash

The Crossmax leash is a must-have for intensive practice in cani-hiking and canicross, including in competition:

• Handle on the dog side for better control.
• Stronglight carabiner with automatic locking on the dog side: ultra-resistant and safe.
• Mushlight carabiner for hikers: ultra-durable and equipped with a large opening for possible attachment to a backpack belt. Can be removed if needed.
• Shock absorber sewn directly onto the strap for a knot-free finish: weight savings and better integration.

Cani-hiking with two dogs: Twincross double leash +

If you practice cani-hiking with two dogs, using a double leash instead of two single leashes allows you to save on weight, reduces tangling thanks to the swivel snap hook, and saves you some money on the final price.

The Twincross two-dog leash offers:

• Two separate shock absorbers to optimize the comfort of the dogs by adapting to the traction of each of them.
• A hiker-side handle with a removable Stronglight carabiner for great versatility in use.
• High-end finish with dampers sewn to the strap.

In summary:

• a walking leash allows you to control your dog by hand
• a canicross leash is designed for dog pulling with a direct attachment to the belt
• consider choosing a suitable shock absorber to the weight of your dog (leashes "small dogs" for dogs under 15 kg)
• choose fastening systems and a level of finish suited to your practice

All that's left is to explore the trails in good company !