Whether you’re going on a hike in the forest or a walk around the city park, this stylish DIY paracord dog leash is perfect for your four legged friend! Use simple, beginner friendly knots to make this leash in your (or your dog’s!) favourite colours.
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How many feet of paracord is needed for a paracord dog leash?
The exact amount of paracord needed will depend on what knot is used to make the leash. If you use the knot we showed in the tutorial above, you’ll need approximately 10 feet of cord per 1 foot of leash for the main colour. We started with 50 feet of colour A (the main colour, or the working cords). You’ll also need at least 10 feet of colour B (the stationary cords, or thin line showing through the pattern).
What length of paracord dog leash does this pattern make?
Our paracord dog leash is just over 4-1/2 feet long. Start with longer strands of cords if you’d like a longer leash.
What’s the best way to make knots with long lengths of paracord?
Pulling the long strands of paracord through the loops can be time consuming and difficult, so we found it best to create bundles. Wrap the ends of the paracord up and hold those bundles in your hands to keep them together. Creating shorter lengths of paracord makes it a lot easier to tie the knots. You can even wrap an elastic band around the paracord to keep it together more easily, pulling out more of the cord as needed.
What knot is used to make a paracord dog leash?
We used a thin line solomon bar knot to make our paracord dog leash, which is a variation of the cobra weave. The cobra knot is often used to make paracord bracelets. However, you can use a different knot if you’d like. A four strand diamond braid will create a round paracord leash.
Can a paracord leash be used to tie up a dog outside?
While this leash is very strong for normal walking purposes, we don’t recommend tying a dog outside with a paracord leash. If left alone, a dog can chew through the paracord.
Crafting your own paracord dog leash not only results in a tough and strong accessory, but it’ll also strengthen your bond with your furry BFF! Handmade with care, a paracord leash is all about creating something for your beloved pet that’s both functional and beautiful.
Here’s even more paracord craft ideas:
Paracord Dog Collar
Paracord Snake Craft
How to Make a Paracord Bracelet
Our book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids is loaded with 72 fun and simple craft ideas for kids! The projects are fun, easy and most importantly low-mess, so the clean up is simple!
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