For eight weeks, three shelter staff members and two volunteer shelter walkers tested the harnesses on walks with more than two dozen rescue dogs at Family Dog Rescue in San Francisco. Unlike long lines, retractable and extending dog leads easily roll in and out as your dog moves and, because they are always subject to slight tension, they never slacken or trail along the floor. Sophia Carlisle was a former Editorial Fellow on the Insider Reviews team, where she covered products for dogs and cats. If you'd like to learn more about head halters, read about them in our guide to the best dog harnesses. With 1-inch wide straps, this harness is heavier than similar styles and creates too much bulk for smaller dogs.

It features a soft grip handle, 16ft color coordinated belt with reflective stitching, and an intuitive brake + lock mechanism that works with you and your dog's natural walking motions. Prior to working at Business Insider, she interned at States Newsroom in Alaska and wrote about environmental, health, and social services. Be sure to remove a harness to prevent injury when dogs roughhouse, as teeth and limbs can get entangled. It can even withstand the strength of the toughest pullers and with the soft-grip handle, the pet owner can comfortably maintain full control of their dog. The dogs pulled less and were easier to control when we used the harness with a leash attached to the front D-ring.Help make daily walks with your dog even better with the KONG Retractable Terrain Reflective Retractable Dog Leash. The Kong Ultimate is part of a unique series of four retractable dog lead models each designed for different types of dogs and walking environments. If you keep walking whenever your dog pulls, you are not only missing out on the chance to train loose leash walking, but you are also reinforcing pulling. Many small dogs strain while on leash, but most walkers do not struggle with being pulled off their feet by these dogs.

The reflective strips on this harness are a fantastic safety feature that makes it easy for other hikers, dogs, and even people in cars to see her at any time of day. A cord lead can be difficult to see and can also cause friction burns if it goes around legs or you accidentally grab at it, so tape leads are preferable. We disqualified the Petsafe Easy Walk and Wonder Walker harnesses due to significant sagging during testing.We tested popular no-pull harnesses from Blue-9 Pet Products, Petsafe, Ruffwear, Rabbitgoo, Kurgo, Wonder Walk, and Bolux. Perfect for everyday use around your favorite walking trails, the KONG Terraing features a soft grip handle and offer freedom on a wide, color coordinated belt with reflective stitching. Like all KONG products, this leash is built to last and can handle walk after walk with your furry friend. Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. All of the Kong retractable dog leads feature tape webbing (not a cord), a soft grip handle with grip support and intuitive brake and lock mechanism.

Ren is a graduate of The Dog Training Internship Academy (DTIA) and is a certified separation anxiety trainer (CSAT), specializing in treating dogs with anxiety and reactivity using science-based, positive reinforcement methods. the brake would last longer than a year as in the case of my past 2 retractable leashes of other brands. Like all KONG products, you can depend on these retractable leads for durability and strength walk after walk. We have 2 dogs that have to be taken out on leashes at all times as we live next to a very busy road and do not have a fenced in back yard.

To pick the best no-pull harnesses, we consulted with veterinarians, dog trainers, and professional dog walkers who shared insights that helped inform our recommendations. But I am very disappointed in the product at this moment in time and I don't think it should be named after one of the strongest creatures in cinema history (King Kong) more like Mickey Mouse lead.

Our tester dog has a habit of rolling in burrs during forest walks, and we regularly used the handle to pull her away from spiky plants. The most common is a 5m lead but there are longer ones if you want to allow your dog even more freedom. We then tested 15 popular anti-pull harnesses with over two dozen small, medium, and large rescue dogs to see which harnesses helped stop leash pulling. My cockapoo has only had the lead less than a month he does hold the lead in his mouth when you are putting his harness on.

It can even withstand the strength of the toughest pullers and with the soft grip handle the pet owner can comfortably maintain full control of their dog! The tape has a reflective strip sewn into it to for increased visibility in low light conditions while the soft grip handle with added grip support keeps you comfortable on your walks whether it's day or night. However, if your dog is small but very strong, choose a lead for a slightly heavier dog than they actually are.