So, my girl (3y, 60lbs, pit-coonhound mix) isn’t so much of a puller as she is a lunger— & the bungee cord is absolutely BRILLIANT for it. It really does what it’s advertised to do & has saved me multiple times from ending up flat on my tail when the odd squirrel or another dog has been spotted on the trail.
Other things I love about it:
• The fanny pack is suuuuch a bonus! It can fit baggies, treats, keys, & there’s a little inner pocket you can put your cards in. I usually keep my phone in my pocket/backpack but I tested it out just to see, & it’s a tight fit but it can definitely hold that too (phone size iPhone 11). It’s also detachable.
• The belt is very easily adjustable.
• So, I like to use the double d-rings to encase the belt buckle because it makes the attachment point seem a lot more secure to me— but the actual designated connection ring is attached in a way that allows it to slide around the belt easily in case your dog is running around you. I don’t use it for this purpose because 1) I find it really easy to just turn the actual belt itself if I do need to untwist & 2) my dog is a menace with running in circles around me trying to find *her spot* for morning bathroom walks; however, I primarily use this leash set while hiking trails where everything ahead is unfamiliar & urgently needs sniffing, so there’s little if any circling happening enough that would make me feel like I needed to use the dynamic leash clip as designed.
• The two handles are so great. There’s a handle halfway down that’s good for regaining control & one near the bottom that’s perfect for shortleashing.
• The leash itself is a nice length. It’s long enough to give us both a comfortable amount of space to walk, but not so long that it drags if she’s walking a little slower.
• Reflective lines on belt AND reflective stitching in the leash!!
Qualms:
Really I don’t have any, I feel that this leash is very well made with awesome features for the price. But I will say though, that I’ve seen a few reviewers saying their buckle broke & I did a test myself & I do think that if you have a *super* serious puller that the d-ring attachment point might break after prolonged use with consistent strain.
As I mentioned above/pictured I like to have the d-rings doubled up for extra security, but for my test I attached it at just the one ring & had my dog pull against me at her max strength for a few minutes— the buckle began to make a creaking/stretching sound of strain. I’d think for anybody who is using the singular ring with their superpuller, & who /never/ use the handles to shortleash their dog / reduce that pressure, that the shelf life could be a bit shorter.
One solution to that though— we did this test with her wearing her chest harness, but in general we always use a gentle leader with our girl because 60lbs of sudden force versus shoulder-sockets isn’t a match we ever win!! So I wouldn’t think a plastic buckle after time would stand much more chance. This leash works just fine in combo with the gentle lead & is actually preferable for us because it’s way less weight for the bungee to stop when she lunges / makes it harder for her to pull hard enough that it stresses the buckle. So if you really want this but you’re worried about big time pulling, try using it in conjuct with a gentle lead!
All of this to say, this product is WONDERFUL. Do yourself a favor!! Hope this review was helpful to somebody :o)