Well, hubby decided I should show baby girl at next show. Been attending handling classes, and I have one problem. I cannot deal with all the extra lead in my hand. She uses a very thin, round nylon "choke" attached to a matching nylon lead. I am all clumsy with it and fumbling alot.

Can any of you more experienced persons speak on a shorter lead??

Or tips for dealing it the lead and not looking awkward? I have been told before to just wad it up in my hand for gating, etc, but I am still a soup sandwich with it.

Thanks!

What length is yours now?

I actually grip most of it in my hand leaving my thumb with the loop on it. Maybe I can get a video.

That would be awesome! The pups are lookin' so adorable!!

I used a 36" kangaroo leather lead on my boy. For exam I usually just drop the lead and hold the collar, more control and nothing to fumble with. The down and back I do keep the lead folded in my hand, but on the go around I let the lead out as Denali picked up ground.