Leash reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 130 Reddit reviews across 34 subreddits and 40 posts to rank the best Leash brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Goldendoodles, r/RunningWithDogs, r/greatpyrenees, r/Frenchbulldogs, r/RhodesianRidgebacks. Top-rated brands include PetSafe (5.0/5), Ruffwear (4.4/5), Halti (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews130
Subreddits34
Posts40
Brands85
Products54
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#1
PetSafe
5.0
(10)
"My doodle loves her gentle leader."
"Gentle leader ftw."
"GENTLE LEADER!! Nuff said."
"I’ve used it for 12 years."
"The Ultimate Harness to Help Stop Pulling."
"The easy walk is the only thing we use."
"I had a lot of luck with a gentle leader."
"We've been using it for 5 years for our dood and it's been fantastic!"
"Literally one time wearing it & our big 7.5mo girl didn’t pull anymore."
"It worked real good for us, and has held up well over the years."
#2
Ruffwear
4.4
(7)
"I really like Ruff wear harnesses and leashes."
"He has a ruffwear harness and collar."
"I also highly suggest a martingale style collar for these wiggly noodles."
"I like how it attaches to a larger part of her torso than most other harnesses."
"The hands-free leash does take some getting used to."
"I have the bungee leash from ruffwear."
"I recommend a carabiner-style leash like the Ruffwear Knot-a-Leash."
#3
Halti
4.3
(6)
"Changed my life! Makes walking so much easier."
"I love my double ended leash with multiple attachments."
"We used a Halti, which was amazing and stopped pulling, until our trainer told us how much damage they do to the dogs."
"I strongly suggest wearing thing protective gloves to protect fingers and any rope burns."
"I use a halti and my sister has no issues if she has to walk my boy for me."
"I wear my dog's lead (Halti, it's adjustable for the human/need) around me like a cross body bag."
#4
Kong
4.2
(5)
"I love our black Kong hands-free leash."
"KONG makes a really good one that has heavy duty metal hardware as well as a traffic handle."
"I'm a believer in Kong brand leashes. Sturdy webbing and stitching."
"I use the kong one on both my newf pyr, and my st bernard newf and theyre rugged they hold up."
"I hate that particular leash for my big boy and refuse to use it, it kills my hands."
#5
Harness
4.3
(4)
"I use a harness with a front attachment."
"I personally use a harness for my cat because he has a tendency to pull."
"I'd get him used to a harness with a chest clip."
"We prefer harnesses."
#6
Leash
4.7
(3)
"For your tiny little rx100? Definitely the leash."
"I bought this from Amazon so my dogs have their own leash."
"I use Leash for A6000 + Touit32, weighs about 700g all day without any discomfort, so 1 vote for Leash."
#7
Aviator
4.7
(3)
"I hear good stuff about the aviator harness in the parrot community, for a leash it should be elastic for obvious reasons."
"Aviator harness are the best u can get."
"Consider the Aviator Harness for safety and comfort."
#8
Amazon
4.3
(3)
"I really like these from Amazon. There are lots of colors, all reflective."
"I would check Amazon for leashes for dogs and good prices."
"They have many, many to look at & prices are good."
#9
Easy Walk
4.0
(3)
"We use an Easy Walk harness. It has the hook at the chest, which makes them kind of go sideways if they pull."
"Her trainer used a PetSafe Easy Walk Harness which I still use on her today."
"Our dogs have all done really well with the Easy Walk no-pull harness."
#10
Help 'Em Up
5.0
(2)
"The help ‘em up harness is amazing."
"Has a dual support system."
#11
Ruff Wear
5.0
(2)
"I’ve had a hi and light harnesses for 8 years (and one for 5 yrs) and it’s still going strong."
"10/10 would recommend. :)"
#12
Puppia
5.0
(2)
"Puppia! They run smaller - my girl is around 8 lbs and wears a small and it fits perfect."
"Puppia brand harnesses have always worked well for lady. I like the ones with an adjustable strap on the back."
#13
Legendary Leash
5.0
(2)
"The Legendary Leash is a great option!"
"The Legendary Leash is the best!"
#14
Gentle Leader
5.0
(2)
"Our pup (now 12) would drag her without it."
"Gentle leader saved my life with my Great Pyrenees."
#15
Bold Lead Designs
5.0
(2)
"If you're willing to pay a bit more, Bold Lead Designs is a small business that makes excellent products."
"They have every kind of leash you could look for."
#16
Max and Neo
5.0
(2)
"We also use Max and Neo leashes, they donate to animal rescues. I prefer the double handle ones."
"Highly recommend the Max and Neo 3 handle leash."
#17
Frenchie
4.5
(2)
"My dogs all wear the Frenchie duos. They love them."
"This is our favorite.. it’s not made with plastic, rather metal buckle for extra safety."
#18
Prong
3.5
(2)
"I would recommend a prong to anyone, martingale collars are also a go-to."
"Prong. Nothing else works he pulls and chokes in self."
#19
Slip Lead
2.5
(2)
"Forget the harness and try a slip lead."
"Slip leads have a place, and walking your puppy with one is not one of them."
#20
Controlleash.com
5.0
(1)
"Controlleash.com I use the Martingale collar and 10’ leash with my 2 huskies, no more pulling."
#21
RuffthreadsAZ
5.0
(1)
"I have one from this Etsy seller - you can get a traffic handle added! I have a 1/2” with the stainless steel trigger and it’s held up beautifully."
#22
Carhartt
5.0
(1)
"I have been very happy with Carhartt leesh for my big strong boy."
#23
High Tail Hikes
5.0
(1)
"I order from High Tail Hikes. Fairly pricey, but was worth it for both my pit mixes."
#24
Voyager
5.0
(1)
"Voyager harnesses are amazing for my pugs and foster pugs, and NO retractable leashes."
#25
Primal Pet Gear
5.0
(1)
"I got this one for my strong tugger while I was training him. Love the dual padded handles."
#26
Flowfold
5.0
(1)
"I also use a Flowfold dog leash. It’s made out of climbing rope."
#27
Alpine Dog Company
5.0
(1)
"I like the collars and leashes from Alpine Dog Company. Good quality, grab handles on collars."
#28
Metal Chain
5.0
(1)
"Only metal chain leashes worked for her."
#29
Grisha Stewart
5.0
(1)
"A double leash belay system (symmetry line) might be super helpful."
#30
Retractable Leash
5.0
(1)
"I love a retractable for hiking."
#31
Figure of 8 Lead
5.0
(1)
"The only thing that works is a Figure of 8 lead."
#32
Prong Collar
5.0
(1)
"Prong . Nothing else works he pulls and chokes in self."
#33
Pinch Collar
5.0
(1)
"You need to get a pinch collar."
#34
Lupine
5.0
(1)
"I got the Lupine leashes (6') as puppies because they had a "chee through guarantee" where they replaced it for free if the dog managed to chew through it."
#35
JoyRide
5.0
(1)
"Please get a JoyRide harness."
#36
Thunder
5.0
(1)
"I use the thunder leash."
#37
Bungee Leash
5.0
(1)
"I *highly* recommend a padded waist belt combined with a bungee leash."
#38
Long Leash
5.0
(1)
"We use a long leash & tied loops in it. It’s the best!"
#39
Front Clipping Vest
5.0
(1)
"Front clipping vests are best."
#40
Lishinu Leash
5.0
(1)
"I love this because it’s attached to you rather then the chair."
#41
Service Dog Gear Leash
5.0
(1)
"Bold lead designs is a service dog gear manufacturer that makes leashes and attachments for wheelchairs."
#42
Horse Lead
5.0
(1)
"I use a horselead for mine that's attached to a facelead."
#43
Kitty Holster
5.0
(1)
"It’s pretty much just a very light polyester."
#44
Puddle Jumper Pups
5.0
(1)
"They make them custom; and they have thick martingales that are great for Danes."
#45
Scruffy Guider
5.0
(1)
"It's like a double martingale. It's worked really well for us along with training."
#46
Aviator Harness
5.0
(1)
"I've had it for 7 years and run with 2 huskies."
#47
Musher Running Belt
5.0
(1)
"I would definitely recommend a bungee leash!"
#48
Kong Leash
5.0
(1)
"Petsmart/petco carry a really nice kong leash that buckles around your waist."
#49
Ruffwear Roamer Bungee Dog Leash
5.0
(1)
"I use this one for my doodle and for my chow chow and I really like it!"
#50
Iron Doggy
5.0
(1)
"I like the Iron Doggy but more generally you are looking for something with a waist belt and a bungee leash."
#51
Ruffwear Flagline
5.0
(1)
"My 50lb girl uses the Ruffwear Flagline."
#52
ZeeDog Softerwalk Harness
5.0
(1)
"I have a ZeeDog Softerwalk harness for my Borzoi."
#53
Julius K9 Harness
5.0
(1)
"I found Julius K9 harnesses to be the best."
#54
Blue Planet Surf Wing Harness and Retractable Leash Belt with Shock
5.0
(1)
"This is my favorite: https://www.blueplanetsurf.com/wing-harness-and-retractable-leash-belt-with-shock.html"
#55
biothane
5.0
(1)
"I wear bike gloves and use a 20 foot biothane line attached to back loop of blue nine balance harness."
#56
K9 Tactical
4.0
(1)
"I bought a harness from k9tactical and also just a normal collar. I want to avoid the prong and choke collar for her."
#57
Coastal
4.0
(1)
"A Coastal brand flat lead that's probably 6 or 7? and it works great."
#58
Top Paw
4.0
(1)
"I have a Top Paw collar that is great quality - looks good as new after a few years already."
#59
Leash Boss
4.0
(1)
"I like ‘Leash Boss’ leashes. Many of their models (all?) have padded handles, which makes managing a pulling machine (aka, Husky) a bit more comfortable."
#60
SparklyPets
4.0
(1)
"Rating: ★★★★☆ 4.4 (343 ratings)"
#61
Esea
4.0
(1)
"Any coiled waist leash is fine. Something like an Esea Waist Belt SUP Leash or the HF Leash."
#62
2FurDoodie
4.0
(1)
"I know you're looking for a collar/leash but here is a little bit different kind of harness that might be worth checking out."
#63
MyOrochi
4.0
(1)
"Check out this product http://www.myorochi.com/"
#64
OutdoorMaster
4.0
(1)
"I quickly looked up this seems like it could work well, it is a leash with elastic."
#65
TactiPup
4.0
(1)
"I like TactiPup's basic collar, but I use HS prongs and heavy duty dual handle Primal Pet Gear leashes for walking."
#66
Flexi
4.0
(1)
"I use flexi's for things like this where I want them to be able to go out and no one else around."
#67
Walkie Dog
4.0
(1)
"Years ago I used a Walkie Dog."
#68
Biothane Long Line
4.0
(1)
"Maybe try a biothane long line without a loop on the end!"
#69
Martingale Collar
4.0
(1)
"Martingales are good, and prongs are not what you would assume."
#70
WalkyDog Bike Attachment
4.0
(1)
"I use a WalkyDog bike attachment on my manual chair."
#71
Nylon Leash
4.0
(1)
"I’ve a nylon leash that’s 1.8m long and only 1cm wide."
#72
Long Line
4.0
(1)
"I use a long line."
#73
Beast & Buckle
4.0
(1)
"I like the Beast & Buckle no-pull harness for quality."
#74
OneTigris
4.0
(1)
"OneTigris also have some brilliant ones with D rings on both the chest and the back."
#75
Martingale
4.0
(1)
"You could try a martingale collar."
#76
Martingale, Prong, Halti
4.0
(1)
"I recommend a martingale, prong or halti."
#77
Round Leash
4.0
(1)
"I personally like round leashes."
#78
Gentle Lead
4.0
(1)
"Gentle lead and 1&1/2 leather lead."
#79
Easy Walk Harness
4.0
(1)
"Generally an Easy Walk harness was much better."
#80
Biothane
4.0
(1)
"You need a multi function biothane leash."
#81
Non Stop Dogwear
4.0
(1)
"I know people who use non stop dogwear harnesses & leads for their whips while biking."
#82
Up Country
4.0
(1)
"They make beautiful collars, harnesses, and leashes."
#83
Voyager or Poypet
4.0
(1)
"Cheap and easy."
#84
Amazon Double Dog Leash
4.0
(1)
"I purchased a double dog leash that doesn’t tangle up when they’re attempting to go all over the place."
#85
Blisstime
3.0
(1)
"I used the blisstime 2 in 1 leash (Amazon) there isn’t a leash design that will prevent your child from lying down."
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