Figure of 8 Dog Leads
A figure of 8 lead, sometimes written figure of eight, loops over the nose and behind the ears at the same time, so any signal is shared across two points instead of...
8 pieces, £24–£64. Every piece is handmade to order in Oxford, with a 2–6 day lead time.
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Collars here fit 6–36 inch necks. Measure the neck, not the old collar.
Every length made in this collection. Leads here run 120–230cm.
A figure of 8 lead, sometimes written figure of eight, loops over the nose and behind the ears at the same time, so any signal is shared across two points instead of one. For a dog that pulls, that usually means less effort and clearer communication, which is why trainers reach for one when a flat collar and a standard lead have stopped working.
Every lead here is made to order in my Oxford studio and can be built as a figure of 8. Most also work as a standard slip lead or a clip lead, so you are not committing to one style. You choose the configuration when you order, along with the rope colour, the binding and the fittings you want.
The 6mm rope is the lighter option and suits terriers through to spaniels. The 10mm is the one to pick for a bigger dog or a stronger puller. Lead times are 2 to 6 working days, because nothing here is sitting on a shelf. The same choices run across everything I build to order, and the full lead range is there if a figure of 8 turns out not to be the answer.
If the configuration turns out not to suit your dog, tell me and I will sort it, because the Perfect Fit Guarantee covers the setup and not just the size. You choose the rope, the binding and the configuration, which makes these made to your specification and outside the 14-day cancellation right, so a short email before ordering is the cheapest way to get it right. Returns and the Perfect Fit Guarantee →
If you are not sure whether a figure of 8 is right for your dog, the guide is an honest comparison rather than a sales pitch. Read it first: figure of 8 vs slip lead vs slip collar →
Green Dog is not a brand. It is a studio. One person, one workbench, one standard. Every collar and lead is made by hand in Oxford — tested, measured, finished. You are not buying from a supply chain. You are buying directly from the person who made it.