How to Make a Dog Leash Out of Mountain Climbing Rope

The ropes that are used for mountain climbing are strong and sturdy and can be utilized in numerous ways when they are no longer in suitable shape for climbing. For example, you can recycle your mountain climbing ropes, and your metal D clips, to make a custom leash for your dog. Making a leash is simple and only requires tying a couple of knots.

Things You'll Need

  • Mountain climbing rope
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Metal D clip
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cut the mountain climbing rope in the length that you would like the leash to be. Many dog leashes are 6 to 8 feet in length; however, dogs that have a wilder temperament may do better with shorter leashes while those that are well-behaved may prefer longer leashes that allow them to roam as they please.

    • 2

      Light a cigarette lighter and briefly hold the ends of the rope to the flame; the heat will melt the loose fibers at the ends of the rope together and prevent them from unraveling.

    • 3

      Tie a sturdy rock-climbing knot at each end of the rope. The specific knot depends on your preference, the weight of your dog and its activity level. Recommended rock-climbing knots are the bowline, figure eight loop, or, for extra security, the double figure eight loop, as are explained on the ABC-Of-Rock Climbing website.

    • 4

      Attach a metal D clip, such as those used in climbing, to the loop in one of the knots at the end of the rope. The metal D clip is used to attach the leash to your dog̵7;s collar. The knot on the other end of the rope is used as a handle for you to hold.