which is great since she can get through a cloth leash in ...
347601
Keeps my puppy from chewing through her leash, which is great since she can get through a cloth leash in about 4 minutes.
3683973
The harness is great! First one that fits my deep-chested dog and doesn't rub his underarms bare. The harness is very easy to take on and off. My only comment is the quality of the leash. The material doesn't seem to be as sturdy as other nylon leashes that I own and I am concerned that it will not hold up for long.
1674684
I was concerned that the flat belt would twist and tangle in retreating in to the case. It works great. I like that I can see the leash so I don't trip on the cord. I have a 3 pound yorkie, so this size is perfect and not too strong a pull for her. I am sold on it. It is nice for the dog to have some freedom on the leash, but to know I can still control her. Good design.
410021
We used this with our 4yr old after he had a few lessons. It worked great. I with it had 1-2 foot longer leashes, but otherwise it is nice and the elastic makes it less abrupt. We used this in combo with the Wedgease and it was great.
2846430
I really like this leash because it comes apart at the top, the elastic softens a dog's sudden pull, and the handle is really comfy. Because the elastic is like a stiffer bungee cord, it doesn't get in knots like a normal leash which keeps the dogs from tangling with each other. In the car one dog rides in the back and one dog in the front so I separate the leash near the handle. This way if I open the car door as a squirrel runs by I have a leash to pounce on. My 50 pound dog likes to use a leash to gain height by balancing up on her hind legs while pulling against me. Thankfully it seems the elastic doesn't let her do that. The 40 pound dog puts his head down and pulls for all he's worth at all times. This leash has a wide padded handle so the pulling is easier to take and the elastic smooths out any jerks. I tend to attach regular 6 foot leashes to the snaps that are supposed to snap on the dogs' collars. This gives them some space to check out different bushes at the same time in the 1,000 plus acre parks we walk in. It would be a good length by itself to walk them around town or in a normal size park. I've used this leash constantly since I bought it.
56444
Nice, sturdy harness and works well for my 14-lb pomeranian-papillon mix.  The harness adjusts in many areas, which makes it great for a dog with lots of hair; when she sheds once a year and her hair is thinner, having so many options to adjust will be good.  The only reason I rated this as a 3 is that the plastic clasp closure is VERY difficult to undo.
224253
My Boston is 18lbs and this fits her well, albeit a little tight. If she grows much more I'll probably have to size up. I really like being able to attach a leash to this - and it has plenty of strength even when she tries to pull after spotting a rabbit. My only complaint is that the Zipper unzip a little bit close to her head. It has a button to try and hold it but that usually comes unbuttoned too. It's not too big of an issue but it'd be nice if I didn't have to rezip it every once in awhile.
4679652
Great quality. Good length to keep her close but room to roam. The handles on the leash part are very nice. Love the color! Item is just how described
2158604
Dog can lean into the lateral force provided by the leash attaching in front and pull anyway. When he does, the strap clasps all loosen and the dog is able to hook his legs out of it and eventually wriggle out.
828872
I've owned 5 dogs and about a dozen leashes. This one definitely tops them all! I love the width of the material, strength of the clasp and the wonderful neoprene cushioning in the handle. The second handle for close holding is very useful for holding my dog with traffic is driving by or I need to better control her over-excitement. One warning, however, is that the second handle is only useful for a tall dog because you won't be able to reach it on a small dog without bending over. I also love the velcro strips that are used to secure the lower handle to the leash so that it isn't flapping around and in the way. My dog actually likes to grab the handle as if she's taking me for a walk!
3370486
When I go for walks, it is often a chaotic event. I often hike on fairly crowded trails, so I have to have my dog leashed. For that, I used the Flexi retractable leash. For walks around the neighborhood, I'd just use a standard 4- or 6-foot lead. For walks with my infant son, I'd try to hold the 6-foot leash and steer the stroller. If my 40-lb herding dog saw a lizard dart under a shrub, he would lunge at it, and we would swerve (before the mama bears fire up the comment link: I held it loosely enough that it never pulled the stroller handle more than a couple inches before my hand came off the bar along with the leash). And sometimes I bike with my dog to help him get exercise, but I have to leave one hand off the handlebar to hold the leash, because I can't take the swerving risk at high speeds.

This makes each of those tasks easier. The dog's end of the leash attaches to the collar's standard metal D-Ring the way most leashes do. It's a very secure sliding clasp that can't come loose. This is where I suspect negative reviews originate - people might be hooking the opposite end (with the carabiner) to the collar. The person-end of the leash has multiple options. You can wrap it around your waist and hook the carabiner to the leash, making it like a belt, with about four feet left over as a lead for your dog. This is great for two reasons - 1, your hands are free, which is great for hiking or pushing strollers. 2, the pull point is lower down on your body, making it much easier to resist the occasional enthusiastic lunge by your dog.
You can also just hook the carabiner about 8-12 inches down from the end, making a short loop and creating a pretty standard-looking leash, at about 8 feet long. You also have the ability to wrap it around other things and latch it to itself - think park benches, outdoor cafe chair legs, bike seatposts. This gives you a full 8 feet, so your dog can get up and reposition himself while you help your toddler on the swing, for example. I used to do a similar thing with my standard 6-foot leash, but I had to take the leash off my dog, hold him with one hand, feed the end around the bench and back through the leash handle, and reconnect it. This is so much easier.
And if you need to shorten it (which I've done a number of times at outdoor cafes to keep him from wandering over to other tables), it's easy to do just by unclipping the carabiner and moving it to another section along the leash.

I honestly can't figure out how this could possibly be a safety concern, unless your dog is strong enough to break the carabiner. And if you're concerned about that, go to an outdoor equipment store and buy a climbing carabiner (like this one&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Omega-Standard-Oval-Carabiner/dp/B0042NNVMA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Omega Standard Oval Carabiner</a>) rated to hold a lot more weight. This was one of my best pet-related purchases.
588458
We use this leash for our westie when we go on long walks. It's nice to not have to hold the leash sometimes. :) the bungee is very strong, so less useful for our 18 pound dog but works great.
1887589
The leash is great for training my cane corso puppy: nice and long for her to run!
The thing is, the clip has a hard time opening, now that its been in salt water (teaching her how to swim).
If i had to get another long leash i would get one with a rubber handle. Sometimes she has so much room to run she forgets she is on a leash, and charges full speed= rope Burn.
581949
really like this leash! only thing that kinda sucks about it is the cord they use.. can cut you
340836
My dog recently had a slipped disc (IVDD) and we're just starting to increase her exercise as instructed by the vet.  She hates being leashed when the leash is attached to her collar.  It quickly turns into a battle of wills - with her biting the leash and tugging backwards to escape and me always losing and carrying her fat behind down the street. The EzyDog harness was recommended online and arrived a few days ago.  It's well built, the chest plate is sturdy but flexible, it's easy to clamp/release, and easy to adjust the size.  The best part was that once it was on, she didn't seem to notice.  We attached the leash and gave a slight pull to get her out the door, and she was ready to explore.  No tugging or fighting the entire way.  VERY unlike her.
1164110
I really like this leash, even just as a "plain leash". The jerk when your dog reaches the end of a leash can push your dog over threshold when you are working on them being less reactive. The stretch in this leash is enough for mine to change that reaction for her. Which is really nice for teaching her the "explore to the extent your leash allows but don't pull".

The belt works pretty well too. Haven't used it for running yet but did for shoveling out the 30" of snow we just got. She was happy to be able to explore while I worked.
2610500
My daughter loves this!!! They only reason I have given it four stars it because of the length of the leash that comes with it. I had to go out and buy a longer one.