Do you use a coupler to walk more than one? HELP us! - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

chloeandj · 04-19-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BlondieGirl87

I've never tried a coupler...maybe I should look into one. Jaden and Jewelina walk on seperate leashes but they walk well, I guess from their handling classes as puppies. They both walk right beside me, never in front. I imagine a coupler would make life so much easier! I looke ridiculous with these two huge retractable leads in my hands!

How's the coupler working for you now Jodi?

Oh I haven't tried it again, I'm not brave enough yet. But I think it's a personality thing. I've been wondering if I could walk Chloe and Gizmo ok, they are very compatible and just love eachother, so that might work better.. I'm going to try it soon. Tink is just a big big BABY!!

And that's what we love about her but sometimes....

CO_yorkie_momma · 04-20-2007, 07:41 AM

I bought my double leashes at Petco and walk all of my dogs with them. If I didnt have them I would have to take too many walks. It is hard if both of the dogs dont walk at the same speed but they get used to it after a while. I walk 4 at a time using 2 different ones and we get tangled a few times but as long as I match up each dog with how they walk we do okay. You should see the smiles we get from everyone when all 4 of them are all in their little dress and vest harnesses and looking pretty. The only scary part is when you come across a dog that isnt leashed and out roaming around and it comes at you. Impossible to pick all 4 up at once to protect them. Make sure you have a nice big stick or something in your hand if you are walking them with the couplers.

Gingergirlsmom · 04-21-2007, 04:14 AM

We love, love, love our coupler! I tried once to walk them on two seperate leads and ended up tied up between them

They struggled for the first day or two, but pretty quickly got into the groove. You can see them walking on their coupler here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3biAfmSWZos

Gingergirlsmom · 04-21-2007, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CO_yorkie_momma

I bought my double leashes at Petco and walk all of my dogs with them. If I didnt have them I would have to take too many walks. It is hard if both of the dogs dont walk at the same speed but they get used to it after a while. I walk 4 at a time using 2 different ones and we get tangled a few times but as long as I match up each dog with how they walk we do okay. You should see the smiles we get from everyone when all 4 of them are all in their little dress and vest harnesses and looking pretty. The only scary part is when you come across a dog that isnt leashed and out roaming around and it comes at you. Impossible to pick all 4 up at once to protect them. Make sure you have a nice big stick or something in your hand if you are walking them with the couplers.

Wow, I'm impressed that you walk four!

I have to agree with you about the scary part. I only have two, but it's nearly impossible to scoop them both up (and you absolutely CANT pick up just one if the need arrises) but I never thought of carrying a big stick.

Now I have to find a stick...

chattiesmom · 04-21-2007, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

We love, love, love our coupler! I tried once to walk them on two seperate leads and ended up tied up between them

They struggled for the first day or two, but pretty quickly got into the groove. You can see them walking on their coupler here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3biAfmSWZos

Great video -- loved the music!

CO_yorkie_momma · 04-21-2007, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

Wow, I'm impressed that you walk four!

I have to agree with you about the scary part. I only have two, but it's nearly impossible to scoop them both up (and you absolutely CANT pick up just one if the need arrises) but I never thought of carrying a big stick.

Now I have to find a stick...

Yes it is ridiculous around here how many people leave there dogs out in the front yard to roam with no supervision. I have been lucky so far but hubby told me he didnt want me walking all four at once anymore for just that reason. Some of the time the dogs that come to us are nice enough but they scare mine and mine go on the defensive and I am worried that my monkeys might start a fight with them. Usually it is a big german shepard or other large breed and mine arent smart enough to know when to shut up. LOL...........

Better to just take two but I still carry that stick.

chachi · 04-21-2007, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MurphysMom

This link doesn't work for me and I am desperately wanting a longer distanced coupler if possible. Can you resend me the link perhaps? I wonder why it's not pulling up??

Sorry about that try this http://www.arcatapet.com/item.cfm?cat=10910

Lucy/Linus'Mom · 04-24-2007, 10:41 AM

I walk both Linus & Lucy on a leash that has split about 3 feet long, it works great, the split is on a swivel hook. I still use my retractable leash but the split leash is hooked onto their collars and then on to the retractable leash. I bought this at The Doggie Bag in Granite Bay, CA (around $22) I am now on my second one (the first was dragged so much it is almost worn out)

04-21-2007, 04:14 AM	#18
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	Video of yorkies on coupler... We love, love, love our coupler! I tried once to walk them on two seperate leads and ended up tied up between them They struggled for the first day or two, but pretty quickly got into the groove. You can see them walking on their coupler here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3biAfmSWZos __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

04-20-2007, 07:41 AM	#17
CO_yorkie_momma My Angels Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 2,260	I bought my double leashes at Petco and walk all of my dogs with them. If I didnt have them I would have to take too many walks. It is hard if both of the dogs dont walk at the same speed but they get used to it after a while. I walk 4 at a time using 2 different ones and we get tangled a few times but as long as I match up each dog with how they walk we do okay. You should see the smiles we get from everyone when all 4 of them are all in their little dress and vest harnesses and looking pretty. The only scary part is when you come across a dog that isnt leashed and out roaming around and it comes at you. Impossible to pick all 4 up at once to protect them. Make sure you have a nice big stick or something in your hand if you are walking them with the couplers.

04-24-2007, 10:41 AM	#23
Lucy/Linus'Mom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 4	I walk both Linus & Lucy on a leash that has split about 3 feet long, it works great, the split is on a swivel hook. I still use my retractable leash but the split leash is hooked onto their collars and then on to the retractable leash. I bought this at The Doggie Bag in Granite Bay, CA (around $22) I am now on my second one (the first was dragged so much it is almost worn out)