Tuff Mutt Hands Free Dog Leash for Running, Walking, Hiking, Durable Dual-Handle Bungee Leash, Reflective Stitching, 4-Foot Long, Adjustable Waist Belt (Fits up to 42" waist)

Hands free, no more upper back pain from my arm being pulled. My dog Becca moves side to side easily and If she runs behind me I can easily turn the belt and hey presto No tangle up of the lead. It’s just great.

Good for running, although would have been good if there was a pouch so could store poo bags etc

Not the most durable. Comfortable for hiking and other outdoor activities, but lasted less than a month with regular use

Took ages to arrive and then is not the product in the picture or description. Cheap rat from China

Good

This is a GREAT leash. The bungee part is great at absorbing "shocks" from overly rambunctious and excited puppy antics, or the "we're walking" yank you exert on said puppy who is engrossed in whatever particular sniffing task he fancies at the moment. Pros: I didn't think I needed this, but I'm really glad I got it! The leash is easy to use and comfortable; hands-free option is awesome, so you can keep your hands warm and your arms un-yanked, dog seems to have adjusted quickly to bungee aspect and is more responsive (the number of times the bungee has been fully extended during a walk has drastically reduced). Mini-Cons: Leash was longer than I expected, though the length is good for allowing my pup to walk far enough in front of me so I won't "flat-tire" him; if you are slim-waisted and need to cynch the belt fairly tightly, the leash attachment has less of the "single-ply" portion of the leash to run along. The leash attaches to the portion of the waistbelt part between the buckle and the sliding tightening thingie. The leash connecter hook thing does not fit past either, so if you are expecting the leash to be able to swivel around your whole body, that will not be the case. I have my belt set to about 32" and so the leash attachment has basically my front to slide back and forth across. There is also no "fixed" place to make the leash slider attach, though you could easily tie a knot in it. Finally, it's winter now, so I have the waistbelt thing go over a few layers (shirts, sweatshirts) and under my coat. As such, the fabric creates enough padding so that the yanking around the waist isn't a big deal (took a bit getting used to), but I'm not sure how it'll feel once it's summer and I'm wearing fewer layers of "padding". Ditto for running gear. If you have abs of steel, this might be fine for you, or if you can find a way to stabilize it with your hip bones so it doesn't dig into your kidneys, that would be good. However, I don't think that's an issue with this particular leash - the same would be true of any leash attached to a waistbelt. If you are trying to decide between this leash and the Hertzko Hands-Free Leash available here on Amazon, there are a few differences you might take into account: They are similarly constructed, the Hertzko leash is slightly shorter, but the Tuff Mutt leash has that extra handle close to the waist. also, the Tuff Mutt leash "top" is just a D-ring (the hook is attached to the waist, meaning you could theoretically use another leash, or perhaps attach a carabiner to the waist to replace the hook if it ever broke - that could probably swivel all the way around the waist, so a potential work-around for narrow-waisted types), so it's not awkward to just use the leash portion; the Hertzko leash portion has hooks on both ends, and d-rings on the waistbelt (one fixed, one that slides). I also think the Tuff Mutt leash seems a little more "heavy duty" than the Hertzko one, but not by much. Overall, this is an excellent leash, and a must for anyone who walks a dog (or dogs?) regularly - it's nice to not feel like your arm is being torn out of your socket. The bungee part is awesome because it's sort of shock-absorbent, and the convenience of sticking your hands in your warm pockets while walking is unbeatable. This leash has some better "features" than the Hertzko leash, in my opinion, but the one you pick depends on your budget and design aesthetics. Basically, you can't go wrong with this leash!

This is a great running leash! It is strong and well made. I like that the D ring attachment for the leash can slide around the waist band, allowing the dog to move around you easily while running. The only thing I would like to see improved with this - the waist band expands to a very large size - I am on the smaller side, so I have to ‘tighten’ the waist band quite a bit - not leaving much room for the D ring to move around. It would be better if the D ring was larger and could pass over the plastic adjustment pieces on the waist, or the waist band came in more than one size, so that it does not have to be shortened so much.

I’m not a runner but I use this everyday with my Labrador who pulls a lot. I use it when we go walking and it means my hands are free to do what I want.

This is a fantastic product. I have a ‘reactive’ (read: fearful and anxious) dog. This was recommended as a hip belt (not waist) so that you don’t transmit your own anxiety down the leash to the dog. You also have both hands free. The handles mean you can grab the lead easily if you need to. The stretchy bit takes some of the strain if she does lunge. My shoulders don’t get strained now.