Handmade to order · 2 to 6 working days
Fully Customisable

The Strand | Slip Lead for Dogs | 6mm Rope | Customisable

£34.00
or £11.33 × 3 interest-free
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How I work

  • Hardware is guaranteed for twelve months. If a buckle, clip or ring fails in that time, send it back and I’ll repair or replace it, and I cover the postage.
  • After that, send it back anyway, however old it is. I’ll replace the worn parts at cost and tell you what it needs before I touch it. It comes back cleaned, checked and boxed.
  • If it isn’t adjustable, I check your measurements with you before I make it.
  • Message the shop and it’s me, Ed, who replies. Usually within a few hours.
  • Custom pieces aren’t refundable for a change of mind. If it does not fit when it arrives, tell me and I will adjust or remake it. If I got the size wrong, I cover the postage both ways. If the measurement turned out not to suit your dog, the postage is yours.
Read the measuring guide before you order

Dispatched in 2 to 6 working days · Free UK shipping over £55 · Handmade in Britain

This one counts as a slip lead too, so buying it takes 20% off a second item. Only one automatic discount comes off any order, so you get one offer or the other, never both.

Not sure? Ask Ed directly I reply to every message, usually within a few hours
Free UK mainland tracked shipping over £55 Size exchanges. I cover the postage if I got it wrong Twelve-month hardware guarantee Made by hand in Britain
Sizing & measuring+

• Classic slip lead
• 19mm BioThane® slider allows controlled adjustment during use as a slip
• Lead lengths available from 120cm to 230cm

Slip lead Sizing note:
• An additional 30cm is added for the loop of the slip or figure of 8 dog lead
• Example: a 120cm lead measures 150cm in total length

If you’re unsure which length is best, feel free to get in touch before ordering.

Hardware & construction+

• Durable 6mm rope selected for strength, flexibility, and comfort
• 32-strand outer sheath with a reinforced inner core
• Double layered nano binding designed for the military, twenty colours
• 19mm BioThane® slider/stopper for smooth adjustment and secure positioning
• End caps in gold or nickel, both plated over brass
• Rivets in stainless steel, solid brass, black or gun-metal plated steel

No o-ring and no clip. The Strand is one continuous loop, which is what keeps it light.

All fittings are load-tested by the manufacturer that makes them. Designed to hold its shape without feeling bulky, making it ideal for training and daily walks.

Care & durability+

Built for regular use and changing weather conditions.

Care instructions:

  • Wipe down with a damp cloth after muddy or wet walks
  • If it needs more, hand wash gently in cool water
  • Air dry naturally, away from direct heat
  • Avoid prolonged contact with abrasive surfaces

Not machine washable: nothing in this range goes in a washing machine. The metal end caps and rivets will not take a drum. A finished piece is only as washable as its least tolerant part.

Some colours may soften slightly over time due to dye concentration. This is normal and does not affect performance or strength.

Delivery & lead time+

Your order enters the making queue immediately. The making window is 2 to 6 working days, and it ends at dispatch.

All UK orders ship tracked. Free UK mainland tracked shipping on orders over £55.

Returns & exchanges+

Made to your measurements. Because I cut this to the size you give me, it isn't covered by the usual 14-day change-of-mind right: I can't resell it, so I can't take it back simply because you've changed your mind. If it does not fit when it arrives, tell me and I will adjust or remake it. If I got the size wrong, I cover the postage both ways. If the measurement turned out not to suit your dog, the postage is yours. If anything arrives faulty, damaged, mis-made or not as described, that's on me: repair, replacement or refund, and I cover the postage both ways. Either way, message me. I'd far rather talk it through than have you post anything. The full position is on my returns and guarantee page.

I'd far rather spend ten minutes with you before I start than have to alter it afterwards, so read the measuring guide, and if you're unsure about anything, email me first: hello@greendog.pet. The person who made it will reply.

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Choose your spec
Pick your rope, binding, hardware finish, size and any extras using the options below
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It gets made
Handmade in Britain, dispatched in 2 to 6 working days
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It ships, tracked
Dispatched tracked, Free UK shipping over £55, straight to your door
About this piece

The Strand | Slip Lead for Dogs | 6mm Rope | Customisable

A slip lead is one continuous loop. No clip, no buckle, no separate collar. It tightens gently when your dog pulls and releases the moment they stop, which is why trainers and rescue kennels reach for one first.

The Strand is 6mm rope rather than the usual 10mm. Lighter in the hand, neater over the head, and still strong enough for any dog that walks on a lead. The 19mm BioThane® slider sets where the loop closes, so it sits behind the ears and stays there.

It is also the slip lead to choose for a puppy or a small dog. Less weight over the head and less bulk in a small hand, and because the slider sets the fit, the loop cannot close further than you allow it to. For a small dog that wears a collar rather than a slip, the 6mm slip collar for small breeds and puppies is the matching piece.

Whipped by hand at my bench in Britain. Nothing is cut until you order, so the rope colour, the binding, the end caps, the rivets and the length are all yours to choose. Twelve lengths, 120cm to 230cm.

New to slip leads? How to fit and use one safely

With a slip lead in your basket, 20% comes off a second item automatically, with no code. It does not combine with a discount code, so you take whichever is worth more.

Made to order in two to six working days. UK tracked post is one to two working days after that, and it is free over £55. Rated 4.99 out of 5 from over 200 reviews.

What you're building
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Your colours
Rope, binding and hardware, choose from dozens of options. Every combination is made to your spec.
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Your hardware
Buckles plated over steel in nickel, gold, black or gun-metal. Clips in solid brass, nickel-plated brass, or zinc die cast in black or gun-metal. D-rings and O-rings in solid brass, solid nickel, or steel plated black or gun-metal. All load-tested by their manufacturers, covered by the twelve-month hardware guarantee.
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Your dog's size
Exact neck measurement, not a generic S/M/L. Sized to your dog, so read the measuring guide before you order. Size exchanges and amendments available: if I got it wrong I cover the postage, and if the measurement turned out not to suit your dog, the postage is yours.
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You talk to Ed
Not a warehouse, not a ticket queue. The person answerable for it answers your emails directly.
Not sure which size to order?
The measuring guide walks you through sizing in under two minutes, with clear diagrams and worked examples. If you'd rather talk a size through before I start, message me.
View Measuring Guide →
Made in Britain
Made to order, one piece at a time
Size Exchange
Wrong size? Message me. Exchanges available. If I got it wrong, I cover the postage
Hardware Guaranteed
Load-tested by the fitting's manufacturer. Repaired or replaced within twelve months, with parts and return postage covered
Judge.me Verified
Rated 4.99 out of 5 from over 200 reviews
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  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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Ellan & Sawyer
Absolutely stunning!

We finally made the leap to a slip lead after LOTS of loose lead walking training and would never have gone to anyone but Ed and Green Dog for one. Not only did Ed get this made in mind blowing time, but the quality is absolutely phenomenal! We're introducing slowly so don't have many images yet (and the one I have the positioning isn't correct 🫣) but it's truly an incredibly well made product and proves itself more than a thousand times over why supporting small businesses who hand make their products is so important

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Danielle
6mm slip lead

Honestly so worth the money you will not be disappointed, Ed went above and beyond he’s so so helpful nothing was too much trouble, loved my first lead so much already ordered hubby one and know I’ll be back for more! Thanks Ed x

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Janice Cousins
Lead

Best lead I’ve bought,and I’ve bought many

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Sophie
Slip leads for speedy whippets

So happy with my new slip leads. My whippets have been wild the last few weeks getting into bad habits pulling with all the pheasants and deer we have around us. The slip leads worn in a figure 8 have been a game changer from day one. They do not pull one bit - getting to enjoy their lead time and zoomie time. Thank you so much for your advice. I was worried they would be harsh on them but they actually feel really gentle towards them and completely eliminated pulling which is good for them and me.

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Marisa
Exactly what I was looking for!

I struggled to find a 6mm slip lead for my teacup Pomeranian, and just when I was about to give up, I came across GreenDog. Their leads are high-quality, and can be customised with a range of colours to choose from. The owner was incredibly patient, answered all of my questions, and the delivery was fast. Highly recommended!

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Tina Reed
Stylish and practical

I love our dog leads so much mainly because I chose the colours myself to go with all our other dog accessories, they are strong , look fantastic and were made and delivered at bionic speed. I will be buying more.

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Brian Pittaway
Slip Lead.

Absolutely perfect. Comfortable to handle, and suits the dog perfectly.
I have had another lead from you a while ago, which was great and have ordered another one for my third dog.
They look great in them.

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Mr C J Armstrong
Excellent

Bought a 6mm slip lead, it’s clear the care that goes into selecting materials and making the lead by hand. Quality product.

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Sally-Ann Stevens
Good Customer Service

The helpful advice I received through the buying procedure and the tips on how to use the slip lead was so helpful. The lead itself is beautiful made and of a high quality. Know doubt I will be back for other products. Thank you

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Tracey Sanderson
Slip lead

Great service and quality product thank you

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Gillian

Lovely slip lead, great quality & service.

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Crystal Everson
Beautiful piece

The slip lead is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. Ed and the team are a pleasure and very helpful.

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Jacki Tebbutt
Excellent quality

Excellent quality and workmanship. Wonderful colours and styles. I have a Tervuren (long haired Belgian shepherd) and the lead is so light it doesn't get tangled in Zeddy's long hair. The lead is very strong even though I chose the 6mm thickness. I am very pleased with the lead and so is Zeddy. Thank you Ed and Boris xx

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Matthew Hunter
Best slip lead on the market.

The ergonomic design makes it perfect to handle and train your dog. Minimal effort needed to input control on your dog and comes in a fantastic range of colours.

What isn't to love & why haven't you purchased one yet ;)

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Betty
Slip lead

If you’re looking for a new slip lead I recommend this one it’s super lightweight and will easy fit in your bag or coat pocket but of course strong ! The choice of colours are lush we have the purple one and love it.

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