My cohort in Lunar K9 crime had given me a leash last year that was exceptional. It was perfect for me. It was a multi-leash. It had a leash clip on each end and a series of intermittent D-rings throughout the length of the leash. I *loved* it. It was the perfect leash. Need something short? No problem, hook the one end of the leash to your dog's collar and the other to the D-ring closest to the collar. Presto! Short leash and a loop handle. Need hands-free? No problem! Wrap the leash around your waist, secure the end of the leash to a D-ring so the leash sits comfortably on your waist and the other end to your dog's collar. Hands-free movement with a tethered dog (this, by the way, is a FANTASTIC technique for housebreaking a new puppy or rescue dog or to help teach the dog to keep their attention focused on you)!
Sadly, in the past 8 weeks I have been moving out of one house and putting things into storage and low-and-behold, my coveted and favorite leash is now... *missing!*
Yes, I cried. I tried to find out where she got it. She's trying to find the name/email address of the woman who made it for her. (PS - if you're the one who made the original leash and you're reading this - PLEASE send me an email! I am desperate for a replacement!!)
So, after weeks of not having my multi-leash - and weeks of trying to "make do" with a variety of other leashes, none of which were working particularly well, I found:
Top Paw Coastal Pet Euro Leads
- Now, its not the same as my old leash. For one, its longer. I personally find this to be a disadvantage, especially when working with Ranger as a service dog. I feel like he has more room to "wander" further away from my nice, tight, controlled 'heel' position. The D-rings are also not spaced the same way, so wrapping it around my waist without belt loops to run it through is not tight and feels like its a hoola-hoop.
BUT, with that said, I give Top Paws props for making a multi-leash that is functional. For the average user, it is configureable and the 6' leash length is pretty standard. The leash is made of standard nylon leash materials and the D-rings feel very firmly placed. I had no worries about my almost-60-pound Beauceron pulling against a D-ring and not having it hold. It also feels sturdy enough to loop around a bed post or office desk leg for teathering while training a new canine member of the family.
Rating: 3 out of 5 paws!
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