Dog Tie Out

It’s important to think about the “radius” of the lead before you start twisting that metal into the dirt. We often remind folks to place the Dog Tie Out at least ten feet away from any trees, porch steps, or lawn furniture where a cable could easily get tangled. If you are using the straight-spike variety, a heavy mallet is your best friend to get it deep into the earth. Here at Nixa Hardware & Seed Co, we carry several heavy-duty options designed to hold even the most determined pullers. Once it’s in, give it a good solid tug yourself—if it budges for you, it definitely won’t hold a seventy-pound lab when a stray cat wanders by.

An overhead trolley system is a great way to give your dog more room to roam without them constantly tripping over a ground cable. You’ll want to run a vinyl-coated steel cable between two sturdy points, like a pair of oak trees or 4×4 posts. Use a turnbuckle on one end to get the line tight enough that it doesn’t sag in the middle. We suggest mounting the main line at least seven feet high so you don’t accidentally clothesline yourself while mowing. Once the “zip line” is secure, slide a pulley or a specialized trolley onto the wire before attaching your Dog Tie Out lead. This setup allows your pup to run back and forth freely across the yard while keeping the cable safely off the grass.