Kurgo Quantum Leash 2.0 - Versatile for Running or Walking - 6 in 1 Dog Leash - Hands-Free Dog Leash - Adjustable - Strong & Durable - Black/Orange

Very nice leash. I wish I could find a collar to match.

This is my 2nd Kurgo leash of this variety. 1st I’ve had for about 6 years or so. Needed 2nd to start working my puppy. Both dogs are large breed varieties. As someone who likes to walk my dog long distances & Pokemon hunt same time, this leash frees up my ability to do that though mostly I still hold the leash so still have the interaction going between myself & my working dog via the feedback on the leash. Unlike the expandable leashes there is no risk of deforming/amputation injury to me from an extendable cord snaking across fingers or loss of control of my dog via overly long cord. dog too far away from me or when cord is stopped, snappage. The carabiner on my original Kurgo leash does have an issue of the metal lever popping free: no idea if this has been addressed or not, but recall isn’t an issue in my situation but it could be if you have the furnissle version of Usain Bolt so be mindful or rig a hack to secure this. No idea if reflective feature is visible or not - I’m on the wrong side of the dog/light source to report my opinion on that. Material isn’t wide. The ribbon that runs down center of leash isn’t firmly attached but is attached series of discrete loops every 1-1.5 inches. Decide how wish to wear it (cross body, around waist, etc). Loop around truck/waist to fit then open the metal “gate” on carabiner & hook through loop that works for you making sure it’s secure. Once you’re suited up it’s time to hook up with your dog which uses traditional thumb-operated clasp that snaps onto the metal ring on dog’s collar or harness. Has clasp to attach 1 dog to yourself. Then get those boots a struttin’ knowing if you need to throw down with Madonna & vogue it’s so on (just remember to turn up that radio as Mags instructs!). Because any time one Bounce with one’s canine is a Holiday worth Celebration (see all those Madonna references?). Now go out & show them your 4 footed Superstar. It’s be cool if this could be offered in a Superhero pattern but instead of going with a straight, traditional leash with Superhero pattern I went with this because function is my 1st concern & the versatility is pretty awesome. But one can wish upon a Shooting Star & ask!

This leash is great, and comparable to others that sell for $50 or more. Hmm, that sounds like an infomercial, but what the heck - it's true. My favorite configuration is a loop that I can sling over my shoulder with a bit of slack so my boy can move. It's been great for working with him on leash manners and I think it would be fantastic for runners, walkers, or anyone who wants to walk the dog but keep their hands free. The padded handle is a good idea, but not terribly well executed. I think it would be better if it were a tube that the leash ran through. As it is now it can get bunched up and twisted. But this leash would be just as good with it removed, so I can't take off any points for that. What keeps this from being a 5-star product is the hardware. The carabiner is a little cheaper than I'd like and I may upgrade it, but my problem is with the main clasp. It's heavy-duty, but the design is such that unlike a clasp with a retractable pin, the ring on the dog's could get in a position where pulling on the leash could cause the clasp to open - ironically especially so with the Kurgo collar my guy has. I don't think this is that likely to happen, and I'd still recommend this leash, but it does mean it only gets 4 stars from me. Kurgo makes high-quality products and I don't think you will be disappointed with this leash.

I love this leash! We have an 8 lb service dog for my teenage son and sometimes it’s nice to have Hands free. I love how easy it is to change he length of this leash. I studied all of the different adjustable leashes on the market and most of them seemed like a total pain to change or pulled to a longer length of a dog put any pressure on the leash. This one is perfect. It is a heavy leash which would be very appropriate for a large dog and is definitely overkill for our little pup, but is so comfortable and convenient that I don’t mind the extra weight. I also LOVE show refective it is. The reflective strips really work greet and will go a long way to protect my son and his dog while walking after dark. I highly recommend this leash! I have also used it on two dogs at a time and it’s fabulous.

So I've owned this leash for the better part of three years. I recently purchased another because I've been so happy with it. BUT- you have to know how to use it! Although there is a feature to attach the carabiner like clip to the leash's nylon holders, I DO NOT USE IT (very often). I've simply slipped the entire leash through the carabiner clip and it slides along the main stretch of leash. People who are using the nylon loop holders have had it give out, that's why I've don't normally use them. My dog walks in heel very well so the few times I have used them there wasn't a large amount of strain on the nylon or fabric. If you have a dog that pulls I wouldn't use the loop holders and you may want to buy a leash with a D or O ring instead. Yes, there is a sliding shoulder pad that, if you align it correctly, serves its purpose. But, after long wear it will slide up and down out of place and need to be readjusted. Lastly, I've never used the snap function to form a leash like handle. The snaps don't really hold well so I've subtracted that usage from the leash's versatility. HOWEVER- if you use the leash like I've described then you can get a good few years out of it, easily. There will be wear and some of the nylon can become stringy (after a lot of use; My service dog and I used it on a daily basis for many years). But to me, it's a wonderful, useful product, I just wouldn't perhaps use it like originally intended. And, this isn't a leash for pullers or a leash with a 'normal' leash like function. Other than that it's a wonderful product and I've been happy with it. Hope this helps potential buyers. :)

I'm a fan of Kurgo products and have always appreciated their quality. I purchased this Quantum 6-in-1 specifically for the adjustability and to be able to wear it while I walk/run. The quality lived up to my expectations; the function did not. The metal clasp at the handle end is difficult to attach/detach from the webbing, when it comes time to adjust the length. It's something you'll want to do before attaching to your dog unless you want to be standing on a trail or path for a few minutes fighting with it while your pet is tugging on the other end. For that, I took away a 1/2 star. 6' is the overall length, so the manufacturer pictures of the woman jogging while wearing it over the shoulder is deceptive. She must be no more than 5'5". I'm 5'11", so wearing it "messenger" style prevents my average-height dog's face from being unable to bend enough to reach the ground. That is unless he is completely against my side. If he's further than a foot from my side, the leash is tout. For that I took away another 1/2 star. The useless ness of the padded strap with button is the entire second star. The velcro doesn't size up between the webbing, so it's nearly impossible to get it to lined up and the padding bunches up. The button isn't sturdy enough to keep it closed. This seems like a major design flaw. I finally just took the padded handle off, as it was more of a hassle than not. The only way to attach the strap to myself and still allow my dog to be able to sniff around the ground, is to attach it around my waist. My waist is 30", so even wearing it like this, my dog has to be firmly against my side to be able to bend his neck so his snout can reach the ground. Also, because of the difficulty of adjusting the clasp, it's not easy to attach/remove from my waist. Especially while attached to my dog. Great quality. Poor design. Poor function.

I've had the Quantum leash for six weeks. I purchased it to walk my 65 pound German shepherd on my property. Before I received this product, I had sprained my wrist several times by the dog pulling on a regular leash when she sees something she wants to chase. She had gotten away from me many times; I had to worry for hours whether she would be hit by a car (speed limit 55 mph near my house) or if I would be able to find her first. She loves to chase squirrels or the deer or rabbits who frequent our yard. Since I've been using the Kurgo leash, that I so conveniently attach to my waist, she hasn't gotten away from me. She KNOWS she CAN'T get away from me. I love it because we can run or just go for a leisurely walk. It is the greatest invention; Kurgo has made a very durable and versatile product. I am basically "wearing" my dog. Unless she drags me down the street with her, she has realized that she isn't going anywhere other than beside me while I am wearing the Kurgo. It's hands free. I've never felt freedom like this before while walking my dog. I have the freedom to be in control of the dog. She walks beside me now, or mostly behind me. Without pulling. Before this, I tried every type of collar and leash out there, none of them were right for us. This product is very well made. I absolutely recommend this product.

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 Omega Standard Oval Carabiner ) rated to hold a lot more weight. This was one of my best pet-related purchases.