A short, purpose-built heeling lead in Sporting Saint's Field Trial PRO range. Designed to keep your dog at close heel during training, then drop away cleanly when you're ready to work at distance. Available in two lengths and five colours.
Why We Recommend It
Most leads are too long for serious heel work — they create slack, tangle, and give the dog too much freedom. The Heeling Lead solves this with a short, clean design that keeps the dog in the right position without fuss. The drop-and-pick-up toggle system is genuinely clever for field use.
Key Benefits
- Short length keeps dog in correct heel position
- Drop-toggle system: hangs neatly around neck when not in use
- Spring-loaded stopper for secure, adjustable fit
- 5mm English Braid — strong, lightweight, pocketable
- Two lengths: 60cm (Labs/Springers) and 80cm (Cockers/pups)
- Five colours: Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Olive — £9.95
I used to think heeling was optional. Then this appeared. It's short, it's firm, and there's nowhere to wander. I respect it. Reluctantly.
Perfect For
- Teaching close heel work at the start of a training session
- Handlers who want a lead that drops away cleanly mid-session
- Spaniels, Cockers, and puppies (80cm)
- Labs, Springers, and larger breeds (60cm)
- Field trial preparation where precise heel position matters
Specifications
- Lengths: 60cm (larger breeds) and 80cm (smaller dogs/puppies)
- Braid: 5mm English Braid
- Spring-loaded stopper
- Easy-grip toggle
- Folds to fit in pocket
- Colours: Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Olive
- Price: £9.95
- Made in the UK by Sporting Saint
How To Use
- Select the correct length — 60cm for larger breeds, 80cm for smaller dogs and puppies
- Loop over the dog's head and adjust the spring-loaded stopper for a snug, comfortable fit
- Hold the toggle to keep your dog at close heel during training
- When ready to release, simply drop the toggle — the lead hangs neatly around the neck
- Pick up the toggle again whenever you need to bring the dog back to heel
- Fold and pocket when not in use
Care Guide
- Rinse with clean water after muddy sessions and hang to dry naturally
- Do not machine wash — this may affect the braid integrity
- Check the spring-loaded stopper regularly for wear
- Store loosely coiled in a pocket or bag to maintain shape
Professional Insight
The drop-toggle design is what separates this from a standard short lead. In a training session you're constantly moving between heel work and other exercises — having a lead that transitions instantly from active to passive without removal is a genuine time-saver. For field trial preparation especially, where precision and efficiency matter, this is a well-thought-out piece of kit.
Training Academy Tip 💡
Introduce the Heeling Lead in a low-distraction environment first. Let the dog get used to the feel of the short lead before adding the complexity of the drop-toggle system. Once they understand the pattern — lead on means heel, lead dropped means wait — the transition to off-lead heel work becomes much smoother.
ProTrain Principle
Heel work is the foundation of control in the field. A dog that heels reliably on command is a dog you can trust in any situation. The Heeling Lead removes the distraction of excess lead length and puts the focus exactly where it should be — on the dog's position relative to you.
Complete Your Setup
Field Trial PRO Slip Lead
Field Trial PRO Slip Collar
ProTrain Training Treats
The Field Trial PRO Heeling Lead is a short training lead (60cm or 80cm) made from 5mm English Braid with a spring-loaded stopper and easy-grip toggle. Designed for close heel work, it drops away cleanly to hang around the dog's neck when not in use. Available in Red, Orange, Green, Blue, and Olive at £9.95. Part of the Sporting Saint Field Trial PRO range, made in the UK.
FAQs
What's the difference between 60cm and 80cm?
The 60cm is designed for larger breeds like Labs and Springers where a shorter lead gives better control. The 80cm suits smaller dogs, Cockers, and puppies where a little more length is needed for comfort.
Can the lead stay on the dog between exercises?
Yes — that's exactly the point. Drop the toggle and it hangs neatly around the neck with no dangling ends to tangle. Pick it up again when you need the dog back at heel.
Is this suitable for puppies?
Yes — the 80cm length is ideal for puppies being introduced to heel work for the first time.
What colours are available?
Red, Orange, Green, Blue, and Olive — all at £9.95.
Is this made in the UK?
Yes — part of the Sporting Saint Field Trial PRO range, made in the UK.
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