Tuff MuttHands Free Dog Leash, A Dog Running Leash for Dogs That Makes A Great Waist Leash for Dog Walking, Double Handle Bungee Dog Leash with Reflective Stitching and Adjustable Dog Walking Belt

I'm going to keep this short and sweet. If you run, hike or bike with your dog on a regular basis, you NEED this leash in your life!!! It is the absolute best! My 3 y/o 80lb labradoodle is a very very active boy and likes to go everywhere we go. If he doesn't go running at least once a day (3-5 miles!) he isn't happy. Since it's hard to keep up with his exercise needs with my own two legs, I wanted a leash that would allow me to ride my bike as well and this is great for that! Being hands free is amazing. Here's what I love about this leash:- EASY TO ADJUST: The waist strap will fit anyone and is easy to adjust to any size. That means my husband and I can both use it without having to spend 20 minutes re-fitting it to the user. It literally takes seconds.- QUALITY: The materials are really durable and strong. This thing isn't going to fall apart!- DESIGN: I love that it's got a section of bungee to help absorb shock if my big guy suddenly decides to go in a different direction (to say hi to another dog). I love that it has two handles that are easy to grab in the event that you need to keep your pooch at your side or pull him out of harms way. One is up by the waist strap and one is down by the collar connection. I love that my dog can run around me or change sides mid run without getting tangled up! The attachment at the waist is designed so it can slide around your body easily. I love the length of the leash. It's perfect for running, hiking or biking. Keeps your pup close enough but not so close that you trip over each other. It has reflective material on it which is great for our early mornings before the sun comes up!I rarely give 5 stars, and truth be told, I think this deserves 4.75 stars. The only thing I think that could be better is if it had a more comfortable waist strap, made of softer material, however the one it has hasn't been UN-comfortable at all so I won't dock any stars. Taking my dog out for activities (or even shopping at home depot) hands free has been a WONDERFUL experience! I really really love this leash! Pair it with a good harness like I did and you and your pooch will both be happy. My only warning would be for those who have big dogs that don't walk on a leash well. If you've got a big dog who runs and pulls on the leash a lot, this might not be a fun experience for you, but if your dog is a good walker/runner, it's a great fit! I hope this helps someone else. I did NOT receive this for free or at a discount.

Such a great leash! Good quality, helps me be hands free, helps with pulling

This is a GREAT leash. The bungee part is great at absorbing "shocks" from overly rambunctious and excited puppy antics, or the "we're walking" yank you exert on said puppy who is engrossed in whatever particular sniffing task he fancies at the moment.Pros: I didn't think I needed this, but I'm really glad I got it! The leash is easy to use and comfortable; hands-free option is awesome, so you can keep your hands warm and your arms un-yanked, dog seems to have adjusted quickly to bungee aspect and is more responsive (the number of times the bungee has been fully extended during a walk has drastically reduced).Mini-Cons: Leash was longer than I expected, though the length is good for allowing my pup to walk far enough in front of me so I won't "flat-tire" him; if you are slim-waisted and need to cynch the belt fairly tightly, the leash attachment has less of the "single-ply" portion of the leash to run along. The leash attaches to the portion of the waistbelt part between the buckle and the sliding tightening thingie. The leash connecter hook thing does not fit past either, so if you are expecting the leash to be able to swivel around your whole body, that will not be the case. I have my belt set to about 32" and so the leash attachment has basically my front to slide back and forth across. There is also no "fixed" place to make the leash slider attach, though you could easily tie a knot in it. Finally, it's winter now, so I have the waistbelt thing go over a few layers (shirts, sweatshirts) and under my coat. As such, the fabric creates enough padding so that the yanking around the waist isn't a big deal (took a bit getting used to), but I'm not sure how it'll feel once it's summer and I'm wearing fewer layers of "padding". Ditto for running gear. If you have abs of steel, this might be fine for you, or if you can find a way to stabilize it with your hip bones so it doesn't dig into your kidneys, that would be good. However, I don't think that's an issue with this particular leash - the same would be true of any leash attached to a waistbelt.If you are trying to decide between this leash and the Hertzko Hands-Free Leash available here on Amazon, there are a few differences you might take into account: They are similarly constructed, the Hertzko leash is slightly shorter, but the Tuff Mutt leash has that extra handle close to the waist. also, the Tuff Mutt leash "top" is just a D-ring (the hook is attached to the waist, meaning you could theoretically use another leash, or perhaps attach a carabiner to the waist to replace the hook if it ever broke - that could probably swivel all the way around the waist, so a potential work-around for narrow-waisted types), so it's not awkward to just use the leash portion; the Hertzko leash portion has hooks on both ends, and d-rings on the waistbelt (one fixed, one that slides). I also think the Tuff Mutt leash seems a little more "heavy duty" than the Hertzko one, but not by much.Overall, this is an excellent leash, and a must for anyone who walks a dog (or dogs?) regularly - it's nice to not feel like your arm is being torn out of your socket. The bungee part is awesome because it's sort of shock-absorbent, and the convenience of sticking your hands in your warm pockets while walking is unbeatable. This leash has some better "features" than the Hertzko leash, in my opinion, but the one you pick depends on your budget and design aesthetics. Basically, you can't go wrong with this leash!

I have a doggie that loves to pull on her leash. She gets super excited about birdies and squirrels, and hasn’t met a human that she doesn’t want to befriend. However, I don’t have time to indulge her curiosity on every walk, and some humans are unfortunately afraid of dogs. So, I needed to find some way to keep her next to me and not chase every thing/ person/ animal that caught her fancy. This sits super comfortably around my waist, has enough give to keep her comfortable, while allowing me free hands to walk our other dog (don’t worry, he’s got great manners and can walk off leash- I don’t let him, but he’s obedient). Great buy overall, good quality. I wish the bungee went a little further but I also don’t want her to be able to pull ME along, so it works. Would purchase again.

The double handle groups are super useful and the bungee does an excellent job with my active medium sized dog. It does not allow for full 360 rotation on its own but can be easily adjusted.

We love this leash, so easy to be hands free and able to run with our dog. The bungee is nice to give a little time to react if our dog gets distracted. This is our second time buying this leash after the first one has lasted over 5 years and still works, but just wanted a refresh.

Love that this is 4ft/stretches to 5. Perfect for hands free walks when it’s cold, jogs, or even sitting at outdoor restaurants. It’s a tough bungee, so takes some effort for them to stretch it. Also LOVE the handle closest to their collar - this is great to hold if your dog is a puller around other dogs, and offers a much better grip than a standard leash!

This is a great running leash! It is strong and well made. I like that the D ring attachment for the leash can slide around the waist band, allowing the dog to move around you easily while running. The only thing I would like to see improved with this - the waist band expands to a very large size - I am on the smaller side, so I have to ‘tighten’ the waist band quite a bit - not leaving much room for the D ring to move around. It would be better if the D ring was larger and could pass over the plastic adjustment pieces on the waist, or the waist band came in more than one size, so that it does not have to be shortened so much.

Great for running with my dog. My dog is approximately 70lbs but can pull as if he were a work horse. The quality of this leash is great and I enjoy that the leash rotated around your body giving him some freedom to sniff and explore both sides of the trail while we run.

Hands free, no more upper back pain from my arm being pulled. My dog Becca moves side to side easily and If she runs behind me I can easily turn the belt and hey presto No tangle up of the lead. It’s just great.

I’m not a runner but I use this everyday with my Labrador who pulls a lot. I use it when we go walking and it means my hands are free to do what I want.

I've been using this for my husky for a year now and it has made our walks much more enjoyable. The product is durable and the bungee effect of the leash has saved my back on several occasions when my dog lunges at any critter we come across. The 2 handles on leash are spaced well for when he needs to be reigned in closer. The belt clasp opened only once when walking and I think it was because it was pressed by the leash ring which released the belt. Since that time I make sure the belt clasp is at my back and it hasn't happened again.