How to Make a Hands Free Dog Leash With Paracord
By Karen Friesecke | Submitted On August 25, 2010
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Expert Author Karen Friesecke
This is a useful leash to have if you are a jogger that likes to run with their dog. If you don't know how to tie the knots to make this leash, they're very easy to learn.
Supplies
You will need; Paracord (or a similar kind style rope) two leash snaps, one O-ring, a measuring tape, a pair…show more content… Paracord loses 10% of it's length when it gets wet and when you are walking a dog it IS going to rain at some point.
Step 1 - Measuring Your Waist
Loosely measure your waist. This measurement should be comfortable enough to that you can walk, but not loose enough to slide over your hips.
STEP 2 - Measuring the Paracord
Add your waist measurement to however long you want your leash, in inches. To that number, add a 20 inch allowance for the knotting of the paracord.
STEP 3 - Fastening the O-ring
This is the first step for making the "belt" part of the leash. We are going to use the Surgeon's Loop Knot.
Using the measuring tape, measure off your waist measurement PLUS 5 inches. Slide the O-ring through the paracord to the measurement and fold the rope. Now form a loop in the end of the line
Make an overhand knot with the O-ring.
Make another overhand knot with the O-ring
Now tighten up the knot that you have made.
STEP 4 - Adding the First Snap.
You will find that there is a long and short end of paracord. The SHORT end is forming the belt part. Attach the snap to the end of the paracord with the Surgeon's Knot as illustrated in step 3. Try the belt on for size, making sure that it is comfortable. If it isn't, undo the knots and start over until it is to your
