Picking a Martingale Collar vs Slip Lead for Your Dog

If you're torn between a martingale collar vs slip lead, you probably just want a walk that doesn't involve your dog backing out of their gear or dragging you across the sidewalk. It's a common dilemma for dog owners, especially if you've got a "flight risk" dog or a pup who thinks they're a sled dog in training. Both tools are designed to give you more control than a flat buckle collar, but they work in pretty different ways and serve different purposes depending on what you're trying to achieve. ...

May 13, 2026 · 7 min · Taryn Henkin