The Canny Company Splash Waterproof Lead | 100% Waterproof, Odourless & Wipe-Clean | 4 Colours

Standard fabric leads have one fundamental problem: they absorb everything. Water, mud, wet dog smell — it all goes into the webbing and stays there. A lead that's been used in the rain smells, takes hours to dry, and degrades faster than one that's been kept dry. The Canny Splash solves this completely. PVC webbing doesn't absorb anything — water beads off, mud wipes away, and the lead smells exactly the same after a muddy winter walk as it did when it came out of the box. The auto-locking carabiner clip is the right choice for a waterproof lead — it's faster and more secure than a standard trigger clip when your hands are cold and wet. For anyone who walks regularly in British weather, this is the lead that makes every walk easier.

• 100% waterproof PVC webbing — no absorption, no soggy lead
• Odourless — doesn't absorb wet dog smell like fabric webbing
• Wipe-clean — mud and dirt off in seconds, no machine washing
• Auto-locking carabiner clip — secure and fast in cold, wet conditions
• 120cm, 25mm — standard walking length for all breeds
• 4 bold colours — easy to spot in any kit bag

• All-weather walkers who don't let rain stop their routine
• Working dogs and gundogs who are regularly in wet fields and muddy conditions
• Owners who want a lead that's genuinely easy to keep clean and fresh
• Dogs that swim or paddle — the lead dries instantly
• Anyone who's tired of wet, smelly fabric leads taking hours to dry
• Shoot days and training sessions in autumn and winter conditions

• Wipe clean with a damp cloth after muddy sessions — no machine washing needed
• Rinse under a tap for heavier soiling — dries almost instantly
• Check the auto-locking carabiner gate for smooth operation before each use
• Avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat — PVC can soften in very high temperatures
• Inspect the PVC webbing for cuts or damage periodically — replace if integrity is compromised

Gundog Training Academy Tip

Equipment hygiene matters more than most handlers realise. A lead that smells of previous sessions — other dogs, previous locations, old food rewards — is a lead that's providing your dog with olfactory information that competes with what you're trying to teach them. A dog's nose is processing the lead constantly, and a lead that smells interesting is a mild but persistent distraction.

The Canny Splash's odourless PVC eliminates this variable entirely. It smells of nothing, which means your dog's nose is free to focus on the training environment rather than the lead. For handlers working on precision and focus, removing unnecessary distractions — however small — is always worthwhile.

The wipe-clean property is also practically important for training sessions: a lead that can be cleaned between dogs in a group session maintains hygiene standards and prevents scent cross-contamination between working dogs. For professional trainers and walk service providers, this is a genuine operational benefit.