A hands free retractable leash fixed the most frustrating part of my day. Every morning, it was the same routine. Coffee in one hand, my bag in the other, and my Chihuahua's leash somehow squeezed into my coffee hand, all while thinking, "This time I won't spill my coffee." Then my phone would ring, or I'd need to dig my car keys out of my pocket. The constant juggling and mess drove me crazy.
Finding a Leash That Goes Over Your Shoulder
When I came across a retractable leash with a shoulder strap, it was an immediate yes!. You clip the handle to the strap, wear it across your body, and both hands are free. When you need it, you unclip it and it works like any other retractable leash.
It's been a game changer. Now I walk out of the house with my coffee, my bag, my phone, and my dog, and get to the car without fumbling anything. If the phone rings, I just answer it. I keep the leash lock at about four feet so my dog is right a heel.
An Extra Hand When You Need It.
I'll be honest, my Chihuahua is very well behaved and could just about walk off leash. That's why this works so well for us.
I realize a hands free leash isn't for everyone. If your dog pulls hard, lunges, or chases everything that moves, you want a static leash you can hold onto or drop. You can't let go of one that's strapped to your body.
But if you have a calm dog that already walks well on leash, it makes the everyday stuff so much easier: the walk to the car, a coffee run, a stroll around the neighborhood.
Please be aware that any retractable leash poses certain safety issues. These types of leashes should ONLY be used with adult dogs who are very well trained to voice commands.
The Leash I Use
It's a 16 ft retractable leash with flat reflective tape, a quick brake, and an adjustable over the shoulder strap. It fits small and medium dogs up to 55 lb.
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