Barkswell Hands Free Dog Lead - Running Lead with Waist Belt and Bungee Cord

Robust, works well with my dog, keeping my hands free, love it 🤗

Having recently adopted an adult german shepherd/husky cross, that has a preferred walking speed somewhat faster than I can walk even at my fastest, I figured that at some point I am going to have to end up running (not keen on that idea) with our dog. I bought this hands-free running dog lead/belt in readiness for that day, with the intention of using it whilst walking now to get her ready for the fateful day that my lycra goes on. Whilst, I have been using it for that readiness preparation (including the odd little bit of running in usual dog-walking attire), I’ve also found another use for it. We regularly walk through fields of livestock, usually sheep, but also cattle, pigs and horses. Particularly in the winter months, some of those routes are very muddy and/or icy, so there is the risk that one of these days I may go head over heels and drop the usual lead, something I don’t want to do when in such close proximity to sheep. The solution – before entering a slippery field containing livestock, I attach this running lead to the dog’s collar, so that even if I were to slip, she won’t end up running loose (more likely she’ll be standing over me as I lay in the mud, wondering what her daft human is doing now). I leave the normal lead attached when doing this, so that I can use that to guide her if necessary, but the running lead has helped her so much with walking at heel that it’s rarely necessary. I am very impressed with the manufacture quality of this lead/belt. The bungee is firmer than I had expected, but ideal for our current use. The construction is such that even after having tried shutting my car door multiple times with the lead hanging from my belt (the dog’s already in the back of the car by this time) and hence getting it in the way of the closing door many times, it shows no sign of damage. Our dog is 29-30kg, and this lead copes admirably. I’ve been so impressed that I have already gone on to buy the Barkswell seat belt as well, to replace ones that were recommended on Amazon but that simply do not compare. The pouch that is attached to the belt is a bonus, that I use for carrying poo bags and rewards for use during training. Very highly recommend.

We use this lead for walks and find it really practical to be mostly hands free due to current medical issues with hands. The bungee lead works well with our dog and the waist belt is great. Unfortunately the zip on one of the belt pockets failed after a few weeks but I reported this to the supplier and the customer service response was immediate and the item replaced straight away which was really positive. I would definitely recommend the product.

This is one of the best pet products I have purchased over the years. I have 2 fairly well trained dogs who are used to being on slip leads with no pulling. To use this I put them on harnesses which these clip leads easily attach to. The pockets on the belt look tiny but they are perfect size for carrying poo bags and my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra fits neatly into one, they are also waterproof too! The belt is easily adjusted and there are loops both sides to clip onto. My dogs are trained to heel on the left side and both of them can be easily clipped to the same side. Lead length is perfect for running and allows both dogs to run comfortably next to me without any of us being dragged. Elasticity is also good and I like the double handles on the leads themselves. I haven't run in a couple of years so am starting back with couch 2 5k and this is perfect to bring the dogs along too. Would really recommend this product to anyone new or old to running with their dogs.

I have joint issues ,particularly in my shoulders and hands and I struggle with traditional leads . This product has enabled me to walk my dog ,who pulls , for the first time in 12 months . I haven't walked him without being in pain . The two hand holds are very effective and even the bungee aspect allows you to hold it securely if needed . My dog wore a harness and really seemed to pull less , having my hands free to pick up his mess is another positive . The storage/zip part on belt is larger than appears and I could fit a samsung s24 fe in and poop bags with no problem . The belt itself is comfortable and has lots of extension to it . This product has given me back that freedom to walk my dog again ,independently. Thank you ! Would highly recommend.

I bought this as a means to train both of my Hungarian Vizsla boys to walk to heel. The D ring on each side means that I can attach one dog on each side of my waist, and then use one hand each to correct their pulling with gentle little flicks. Also leaves my hands free to squeeze liver paste out of a tube as a treat for getting it right. 3 days in to the new training regime and the boys are walking nicely with fewer reminders, and I am swearing less, have no shoulder pain and my lower back doesn't ache after each walk. Having your dog attached to your was it gives you extra grounding if he decides to pull, and this belt is more than strong enough to deal with both of my dogs pulling at the same time (a combined weight of over 50 kilos!) The lead has a good bungee element, which knocks some of the oomph out of any pulling, and the pouch is the perfect size for a roll of poo bags and loads of lovely treats. Cleverly, the pouch has two separate sections which means you can have dog stuff in one part and still have room for phone, wallet and keys in the other, without having to fish biscuit crumbs out of your phone charger socket each time... Obviously designed by a dog owner, with all of the right attention to detail. It's early days yet, but this does seem to be a robust piece of kit, well-made and cleverly designed and a bargain for the price, considering some of the other products on the market. I have a much bigger canicross belt, but the lead works perfectly with that too for attaching my second dog. All round, I am delighted with it.

Product is very sturdy, quality materials and we'll thought out, purchased to walk both my daughters dogs, cocker / golden retriever Cross and labrador, even at that I would say this is overgunned for these two and would be more than capable of restraining much larger breeds although its not too heavy when its on your waist, probably a wee bit dearer than others on the market but you can register for lifetime warranty and I'm confident this item will last for years, overall I'm very pleased with it, couple off handy phone - wallet - keys pockets I have a galaxy a53 with a cover which is quite a large phone and it fits, very handy for bits and bobs when your out in the summer with just shorts and a tee shirt, leads are a good length and clip up on to belt when dogs are off keeping them off the ground, you don't need this if you have small to medium size dogs but if you have two larger dogs it's perfect @ £30 for heavy 1 with double lead I just look at it as a 1 off purchase which I won't have to replace for a very long time.

I have held off posting a review of this product until I could test it properly, I purchased mid January but could not test due to the age of my dog (not old enough to go running with) and the weather. After a couple of months use however I feel I can now feedback on my experiences with the item. Initial impressions upon first receiving the product were very positive. It appeared to be of sturdy construction with big, chunky, clasps and metal belt looks for them to connect to. The bag was really nice and perfect for my needs (dog poo bags in one pocket and treats in the other). After the first couple of weeks I had a (for me, minor) issue with the second belt loop. The plastic bit holding the loop upright and in place snapped off after my dog (15kg) saw a bird and shot off hoping to catch it. (Please note: the loop itself remained securely on the belt and my dog was still connected to me, it was just the plastic 'loop' holding the metal ring upright which broke). It meant the loop now dangles along the belt and is a bit of a pain to use. Fortunately there is a second, more secure loop on the belt which I use instead, so this is no major issue. My main issue with the lead, which has since caused me to purchase a different one, is the bungie cord inside the lead appears to be frayed at the end closest to me. The inner cord was getting thinner and thinner with each use and before it snapped off entirely I decided to stop using it. It should be noted that even if the inner bungie cord does snap off, the lead appears to be constructed in such a way that your dog should still be restrained by the remaining material. (I didn't keep it long enough to test this) I have emailed the seller twice to see if this is a fault with the lead I had or if others had reported similar problems, but received no response at all. The majority of reviews were positive about this lead so I assume that mine was the exception - the description stated the lead is suitable for dogs up to 60kg and as mine is only 15kg I would assume mine had a fault. I gave it 3 stars purely due to my experiences with it and the fact that I receive no response from the seller at all.

Io lo uso per andare in montagna su alcuni tratti di sentieri dove magari incrocio più cani, forse un filo più lungo sarebbe stato ancora più comodo.il mio cane è di taglia grande sui 40 kg, il guinzaglio e robusto e comodo.a volte lo uso anche attaccando un altro guinzaglio e l’ammortizzazione funziona comunque… Effettivamente lo consiglio.io lo uso solo in rare occasioni perché solitamente il mio cane sto sciolto libero, solo quando incontro altri cani maschi devo tenerlo per sicurezza dopo che è stato aggredito da un cane maschio, appena uno gli ringhia un po’ diventa una iena! 😸

super confortable pour la taille et réglage facile je ne met pas grand chose dans les poches car les gros objets sont gênants, mais très pratique pour les sacs plastiques ou friandises. acheté le 30 août 2022, nous sommes le 20/07/2024 et il est toujours aussi résitant. juste la longe élastique s'est légèrement détendue mais rien de méchant, les mousquetons ne sont pas cassés ni plié

Superbra!

Rien a dire, tiens la route sur un doberman

Erstaunlich, wie hochwertig das ganze Set wirkt. Es ist sicherlich nicht das günstigste Set für 2 Hunde gewesen, aber die Qualität ist einwandfrei. Alle Nähte sind sauber ausgeführt, die Materialien sind hochwertig und die Hardware (Karabiner, Reißverschlüsse, D-Ringe) sind keinesfalls Billigteile. Die Taschen des auf den ersten Blick recht schmalen Hüftgurtes sind so geschnitten, dass sie sich ausdehnen können. Schlüssel, Kotbeutel und Leckerlis können gut verstaut werden und schlackern beim Laufen nicht rum. Die elastischen Seelen der Leinen federn ausreichend, sind aber nicht zu hart, dass es den Hund wegreißt, wenn er mal stehen bleibt und man selber weiter läuft. Ich finde das Gesamtpaket gut abgestimmt. Zudem kommt das ganze Paket in einem Nylonbeutel - so bleibt alles zusammen und da man ja sowieso immer zu viel von €em ganzen Hundezeugs hat, kann man immerhin vermeiden, dass sich das Set „trennt“ und man den Einzelteilen hinterher suchen muss. Top Produkt, völlig angemessener Preis! Hiermit macht man keinen Fehler, wenn man eine Leine für 2 Hunde sucht, mit der man Joggen gehen kann.