Anti-Pull Leash (1,5m)

Our dog is reactive to other dogs and has been since we took him over at two years old. The harness with the front clip meant he gets turned away when he tries, but the actual jolt when he takes off still went into my shoulder. With this leash the last of it disappears, he takes off, the leash gives a little and then he's standing turned towards me without me having to hold back with my whole body. We walk past the school in the mornings now where there are always lots of dogs and people, I wouldn't have done that six months ago. The handle is soft, which is nice when you're holding it for a long time.

I've had problems with my right shoulder for years and the walks with our boxer have been the worst, every time he spotted something my arm got yanked. Bought the leash at the same time as the harness mostly because it was easy to add. The first week I didn't think it made any difference, until a cat ran across the road and he lunged. It turned into a soft pull instead of a jerk, I stayed put and my shoulder didn't feel a thing. Now we take longer walks again, all the way down to the harbor on weekends. The handle is nice too, soft without getting hot in your hand.

Thought a leash with shock absorption sounded like a gimmick, but my elbow thanked me after a week. Those jerks when the dog sees another dog don't reach my arm the same way anymore. Sturdy build, the hook feels solid.

Reply from DogEmpires

Hi Tobias! Thanks for giving it a chance despite the skepticism, glad your elbow agrees. / Jenny, DogEmpires

I'm 70 and have arthritis in both hands, so I've let the grandkids take the walks for a while. With this leash and the soft handle I can manage them myself again, the jerks never really reach me. The dog and I walk our loop around the lake every morning now.

The handle is soft so no more rope burns on my palm, which you get with regular ropes when a husky takes off. And it absorbs the pull nicely.

The shock absorber works and my arm is happier. But the hook was really stiff the first few weeks and after a rainy week the rope smelled a bit musty, had to hang it up to dry properly. It went away anyway. Three stars, would probably have been four if not for the smell.

Reply from DogEmpires

Hi Petra! Thanks for letting us know. The hook softens with use like you noticed, and the rope does best hung up somewhere airy after rain, just like you did. Get in touch if the smell comes back and we'll help you. / Jenny, DogEmpires

Easy on the arm, you notice it right away when the dog jerks. What I don't like is that it gets a bit long in town when it stretches out, so at crossings I hold it a bit further down the rope. Works well in the woods and in the fields. Four stars because of the length.

Reply from DogEmpires

Hi Joakim! Thanks for the feedback. Holding it further down the leash in town makes it short right away, just like you're already doing. Glad it makes a difference for your arm. / Jenny, DogEmpires

Really good leash, gives just enough when she jerks. The reflectors show up clearly now that the evenings are getting dark again

crazy light in the hand, I almost forget I have it. and it gives nicely when she jerks after birds

Does exactly what it promises.