Biothane® 5m Long Line — No Handle | Waterproof Recall Training Lead

Give your dog real freedom on walks without ever letting go of the safety net. The 5m long line is the gold standard for recall training, sniffari adventures, and confidence-building in dogs who aren't quite off-lead ready.

Built from genuine USA-made BioThane® in a 16mm width, this long line is the lead Kiwi trainers reach for when they need length, strength, and zero fuss. Drop it through wet grass, drag it across a muddy beach track, let it sit in the boot for a week — it wipes clean in seconds and won't rot, stink, or stiffen like leather or biothane's cheaper imitators.

The no-handle design is deliberate. Without a bulky loop at the end, the line glides smoothly behind your dog through bush, scrub, and farm gates without snagging — and it's safer if it ever catches on something while your dog's running.

Pick yours in: 31 BioThane® colours · 4 hardware finishes. Hand-made in Te Awamutu by Whinny and Co.

FAQs

Q: What's a 5m long line for?

A 5m long line gives your dog room to explore, sniff, and practice recall while you still have full control. It's the in-between step between a 1.2m walking lead and full off-lead freedom — perfect for training, scent work, beach walks, and reactive dogs in rehab.

Q: Is BioThane® better than leather for a long line?

For long lines, yes — and it's not close. BioThane® is fully waterproof, doesn't absorb mud or smells, won't crack, and wipes clean with a damp cloth. Leather long lines drag through wet ground and end up heavy, stiff, and stinky within a season.

Q: What's the difference between 'no handle' and 'with handle'?

No handle means the line trails smoothly without a loop catching on bushes, gates, or your dog's legs. Choose no-handle for active training and bush walks; choose with-handle if you want the option to grip the end without grabbing the line itself.

Quick Specs

• Length: 5m
• Width: 16mm
• Material: Genuine USA BioThane® — waterproof, odour-proof, wipeable
• Hardware: Solid metal trigger snap; four finish options (Black, Brass, Rose Gold, Gun Metal)
• Colours: 31 BioThane® shades (see dropdown)
• Made: By hand in Te Awamutu, Waikato

Care & Safety

Wipes clean with a damp cloth. No oiling, no conditioning, no babying — that's the BioThane® promise. Not chew-proof; please don't leave your dog unattended with their lead.