This leash is perfect for working with a SD. It adjusts to comfortably fit around my waist, and the traffic handle is perfect for keeping him close to me. The leash is also long enough that he can comfortably lay down while it is still attached to my waist.

I bought the first generation of the flat-out leash three years ago. The Beast and I loved and used the good gravy out of that leash for its versatility, long length, and quality. A month or so ago, I bought a flat out leash. I was so pleased to see the second generation is even better built, and has some exellent hardware improvements. I loved Ruffwear the first time, and I'm even happier with this purchase!

This leash works well with our ever growing strong puppy. Great quality too!

Love the products look and functionality. Strong buckle with secondary traffic handle is brilliant. Since I mostly do brisk leash-on walks and don't leave my dog un-attended while tied up I've yet to have problems with plastic buckle as some others have mentioned.

This leash is great for hands free walking with a leashed dog. It is light weight yet strong. The light weight is especially great if you walk a senior with orthopedic issues, and any well trained and well behaved dog. I have two of these leashes in use, the first one for something like eight years. My only wish would also be that it'd be available in a shorter length, to reduce the slack of a dog that is walking by my side. It's a bit of a hazard for tripping for a senior, and we don't need the slack. No leash is suitable for all dogs in all situations. If a dog is a chewer, don't tie him up with any nylon leash. If you want a long line, don't get a 6' leash and expect it to be 20'. If you want a light weight yet sturdy 6' leash, with a traffic lead loop, that allows you to walk your dog hands free, this is it.

I WAS PLEASED WITH THE PRODUCT, HOWEVER I WOULD HAV LIKED A THICKER WEBBING. MY DOG IS BIG AND THE THIKER MATERIAL WOULD JUST MAKE ME FEEL BETTER AND MORE SECURE. HOWEVER, THE BUCKLES WERE NOT VERY GOOD AT ALL. I WAS WEARING THE LEASH AROUND MY WAIST, AND AJAX TOOK OFF AFTER ANOTHER DOG. THE LEASH HELD BUT I HEAARD A SNAP. THE PLASTIC BUCKLE SNAPPED WHERE THE WEBBING FED THROUGH THE BUCKLE. THE BUCKLE DID NOT DISENGAGE, BUT IT WAS BROKEN.

I was looking for a good leash to use when Indy and I go for runs and this one is just what I was looking for. I love the handle for crossing intersections. Indy loves the leash and the talon clip makes it easy to attach it to him when he's overly excited for a run. I like the padding for the waist part of the leash, but I do wish there was more of it because it doesn't reach all the way around the waist. Overall it's a great product for both dog and human runners.

I saw this product on my dog trainer. I thought it was great. I got one. I brought it home, loosened the waist tie to fit me. I have a 32 inch wasit - average by all accounts. After fitting the band around my waist the remaining amount of leash was less then 30 inches. That is not even three feet. Contrarry to most reviews I find that the leash is far too short for a good walk. I realized I could do what I was looking for by looping a 20 ft lead though my belt buckle loops and have far more leash for far less expense. I think you would be covered if you offered different lengths in this leash to fit all needs. If the remaining leash had been closer to five feet I would not have been dissappointed and felt the need to return it . Also this makes my first experience with your company a negitive one, not a good thing if you want return customers. I am very surprised to find that other people did not find issue with the remaining lenght of what becomes the actual leash. I was more then ready to love this product and your company. I am very dissapointed that this was not a positive experience.

What a difference using this leash on my runs with Tessa has made!! My only "complaint" is that I wish the leash was just a little shorter. My Tessa stays right by my side so there is a lot of slack. I just tied a couple of knots in it and it fixed the problem. Don't know why so many people commented on how the leash was easily chewed through... don't let your dog chew on the leash and all will be well :-) Tessa now knows the difference between this leash and her other leash and gets excited when she knows her and Mom are going running. Thank you Ruff Wear!!!!

I have had to buy a new leash every 6 months one for the winter and one for the summer due to the material this leash is made of in the winter it simply falls apart after wear n tear however in the summer it seems to last more until washed it begins to look nasty n brittle. Due to to washing again I have bought this for the past 3 years material wise it needs to be stronger as a wear and tear my dog who's 95lbs breaks it surfing winter months by simply pullying I give it a 4 star rating simply tobthat fact other than that a great leash for running walking or a quick tie up etc ty for reading: )

I like the ability to have multiple hand holds. The dog is trained well but at intersections I still use the short grab/

Great Idea using Tubular Webbing. However the buckles were easily chewed through while attached during a Car ride. Plastic VS DOG...Dog win

My 2yr old Shepherd mix loves to run. This leash makes it much easier to run with him balanced, not having him pulling on one arm. I think, tied to my trunk, I have more control, and less impact from his periodic attention deficits. The thinness of the fabric does worry me. Pulling will def not damage it, but I am afraid any damage may cause a tear. Maybe stress test data on the website can prove that to be unneeded worry. Well worth the price.

I felt the leash was too light and flimsy. It was hard to keep her from stepping over it. I went back to my old leash

The QUALITY OF THE BUCKLE IS VERY POOR...MY DOG CHEWED ON IT WHILE ANCHORED

I enjoy everything about this leash. The knot-a-leash is still my fave, but use them both all the time!!

I love this leash. The fact that I can clip it around my waist so my hands are free is just what I needed. I also love that it has a soft padding on the handle for when my dog likes to pull. Great leash all around!

Great way to take my active dog for a run.

The leash is great quality and very strong, plus it is attractive and matches the collar

Great leash. Would like a thicker more durable material. Something with a bit more heft. Overall, great leash. Love it, use it all the time now.

The Flat Out Leash is best for wearing around the waist to run with the dogs. Before getting it, I was always trying to rig our regular leashes to my pack belt or other things to free my hands during the run. The traffic handle is a great feature too. This leash is everything I was looking for in one.

I purchased this leash and the Top Rope Collar at the same time. They work well together. The Talon Clip is easier to use than clip on the other leashes I have used.

I love the claw buckle, very convenient. Also love the adjustable strap length, its nice to put it around the waist and run with Finn. Very good. Buy it.

great product would definitely buy more in the future :)

This leash is great. Nit picking at it, the only two issues I could have would be that when it's around my waist it will slip, if I have it with the buckle on my left side, a little pulling will pull it to the front or back. The clip is really nice, it takes a little getting used to using it quickly, I like it much better than standard clips though.

Very convenient, comfortable, versatile and... strong!

Love the traffic handle, and padded handle/waist loop. Only criticism is the clasp doesn't open wide enough for easy/quick detachment

I have always struggled with finding a good leash, whether they were too thin and hurt my hands, or frayed from use, I found myself buying a new one all the time. So far I'm loving this one I just bought, it's so easy to unhook and get back on in a flash! Also super comfortable and the waist option is so useful when you need two free hands to hold on to kiddies.

It was great before (durable, versatile, colorful), but with the "Talon Clip" - it's perfect!

We've had this leash for a few weeks now and we like it a ton except for the durability which I'll get to in a moment. The leash seems well made, we like the clip, it works REALLY well as a running leash and the ability to clip the leash around objects is really nice. But it only took our 65lb/8.5 month old puppy about 30 seconds to chew 75% of the way through the webbing/leash above the "traffic handle". I'll sew the leash back together but the thin lightweight material doesn't seem like a good choice for a puppy. He doesn't destructively chew other things, he just sometimes takes his leash into his mouth. We've never had a thicker (and cheaper) leash get chewed through.

This leash is great! I just started jogging with my dog and it provides great hands free movement!

I love this leash. I bought it for my service dog. It is kind of wide- making it perfect for embroidery. I had it embroidered with "service dog"-but very soft and light weight. It is the most comfortable over the shoulder leash I have used. For that matter, I've never had such a comfy leash. It is fully adjustable and the quick clip buckle doesn't pull your hair like the snaps on the usual over the shoulder leashes. The soft, wide, tubular material doesn't dig into your shoulder.

Great lightweight leash. It's easy as can be to go from a normal "walking" leash to securing it around a tree or pole. The street crossing handle is great for times when our Mal needs to be kept under maximum control or just for practicing heeling.

I have been waiting for a leash like this! It is strong and durable and lets me walk my big dobes hands free. And the hand loop is so convenient when I need to keep them closer to me. I'm planning on ordering another too!

This is the third version of the leash that I have owned. We haven't worn through them, I keep one in each car and I accidentially left one at a campsite, so I had to get the latest one. This is the only leash I own. I love the features, the loop at the bottom, the clip for the waist. I'm not sold on the talon clip. I wish it would open wider, I'm probably one of the few that perfers the old P clips. I also don't care for the padding in the handle area, but that's because I mostly use the leash around my waist, and it's in the wrong spot for that. Overall this leash is fantastic. Love the new colors too.

This is the second Flat Out leash I've purchased. The first leash still had the old snap on it and part you push down on had broken off. I was still able to use the leash and did because I loved all the features. I love the new snap design on the new Flat Out leash! I know I will not have any "breaking off" snap parts on this one! I've seen several comments on how this leash is thinner than those in the pet stores. Thicker material does not always equate with stronger or better quality though. I like the lightweight, non-bulkiness of this collar compared to many of the store varieties.

the leash isn't nearly as substantial as i thought it would be given the upper end price and name "ruff wear". the leash is thinner than most at the local pet store which are half as expensive. my dog put a small tear in the leash within 2 weeks ... disappointed.

I picked up the old version on the clearance bin page to round out an order I was placing and have been using it for a few weeks now with my service dog Rusty. This leash is great, allows me to have my hands free, keeps me from yanking or nagging on him when we are walking yet he is secure and the leash is there when I need to get his attention. Additionally for those worried about balance or stability problems the lower attachment point makes it so that your dog is much less likely to tople you when compaired to the over the shoulder hands free leashes......

I picked up the previous version of the leash a few weeks ago. A day after I received the leash I took the dog hiking near Starved Rock. The leash did everything it was supposed to, except the plastic snap came unhooked when the mutt took off after a frog. She usually never puts out that much force and even caught me off guard. I like the leash, I would buy it again,

Been happy with the handle near the dog so I can control my dog cloesely at times. Have also used the belt system for running and been happy with it.

Great length. Soft in hand, but durable material and easy to use clip. Very easy to attach to the collar.

I bought this to go on a trip from Pennsylvania to Alaska with my service dog on planes. I had to be hands-free not just for me but also for my mom who was helping me. This made it easy for me to handle my dog and also for my mom to while helping me.

I wanted a fancy new collar and leash for going out with my dog... there is a group here in NB that throws Paw Parties at dog friendly spots. I'm not much for the doggie bling, but her very servicible leash and collar was fraying and stained. This looks just spoiled enough for a happy mutt to be seen on the town, and once it gets dirty can go on to it's intended "on the trails" life.

This leash is awesome in everyway. first off, it is stylish. We got the green cascade print, and it looks super nice. Secondly the features are great. The clip is sweet, super easy to clip on and off, even when your pet is pulling on it. I love being able to adjust the length of the leash, and yes, have even worn it around my waist a couple of times. Lastly the material around the handle is soft and comfortable. Nice job on this product.

Love the leash. Clasp very easy to use but little big for smaller dogs.

This is a wonderful all around leash. It is super lightweight, and the handle at the dog end is fantastic.

I like the color and pattern. The clasp is interesting and takes some getting used to. The leash feels a little thin. I love my roamer leash that I've had for 10 years.

This leash is great! We use the around the waist option when we are hiking and backpacking or just want our hands to be free. This leash has gotten super muddy and cleaned up just great. The clasp reminds me of the kind used on leads for horses. I have always wondered why those aren't used for dog leashes as they are so easy to attach and detach and are still super secure. The material of the leash and padded handle are comfy in my hands for long walks too!

This is a great leash! Love that you can turn it into a "hands free" leash! Durable and fashionable! I especially like the leash clip that you just squeeze and it opens easily to attach to the dog's collar. I highly recommend this product! I love all Ruffwear products!

I bought this on a different site that ships ruffwear to canada, but I wanted to write up a review anyways. I have to say I LOVE this leash. The traffic handle is a lifesaver for many situations and the over the shoulder workings are awesome, I can make it fit perfectly, most over the shoulder leashes are much to big for me. This one can fit anyone. The only thing I'd like to see are clips that are heavy duty since I can't use the tie feature with my dog, the little plastic clips would snap in seconds. I love this leash though and when it wears out I,ll be getting another for sure!

We bought this leash specically to use when hiking. Since we use hiking poles, this was the perfect solution. I really love the short handle too!

Flat Out Leash is by far the best leash on the planet for anyone with any kind of lifestyle (yeah, a little opinionated but hey). There are several simple features that make this THE BEST leash on the planet. First is the fabric they use. This fabric is soft and pliable making it very comfortable to use, especially if you are training and needing to give corrections or if you don't train and have a puller. Another cool feature that some other leashes have is a nifty handle right at the clasp for the collar allowing you to keep close control of your pooch when the situation calls for it. And yet another feature and the big seller here is the adjustable handle. Now back when I got my first Flat Out Leash they didn't have the padded handles they have today (so this is now even better than before), so today you get a nice padded handle which is adjustable with a clasp. This makes it possible to put the leash on something like your waist or a post or picnic bench or anything else that's handy and suitable for the task. Another nice change in the newer style is the clasp, it's a pinch style clasp allowing you to more quickly attach and remove it from your dog, I also think it's a stronger connection (which is important in any kind of rescue situation).

This leash can be used so many different ways. Like that I can wear it around my waist or just hold in my hand. The release feature to the collar makes it easy to attach. It comes in such fun colors and is a soft material so it does not chafe your hands. Get one, you will not be dissapointed!

I love the hands free walk and the short grab handle. I have the old style clip, but it works fine for us.

I like the change away from the carabiner type clasp, and the fact that it can now rotate so the leash does not get as twisted up. The clip at the end is really handy as well. The low handle is great when coming up to other dogs when on walks or runs.

Quality of the leash is high as usual. A few comments - the clasp is a bit awkward, would prefer a caribiner. Also, when I put the leash around my waist for hiking or running, it is a tad too short (it ends up tugging). Would be great if added a foot or two. I will likely use as a regular leash or to tie to stationary object, but not around waist to run and hike (which was the main reason I bought it for).

so vesatille, durable love them in our runs

I love this leash, its easy to use and makes jogging with my Lab a joy. I can job hands free and keep up with my Lab but if needed grab the lower part and reel her in (if a car or another dog is coming). Best purchase in a long time.

Best leash I've ever used. Very functional and great design. I really like the RuffWear products.

We are learning to walk with a leash. I jog and this is really good for that. Mack Ty is a big 6 month old and very strong. I put the leash around my waist and can easily controll him. I love it and tell everyone where I got it.

Top quality nylon, stiching, and metal. It works perfectly as described. I am happy with not only this, but with all of my Ruff Wear products, to include this, the Apprach Pack, and Hoopie Collar.

A great training leash for the handler to keep the dog by your side. I wish there had been instructions on the ways to set up the leash for its different conversions.

This is my favorite leash and it always comes in handy. It's prefect for a relaxed hike or a quick tie out. Must have!

Love this leash, the new talon closure is stellar... I only wish that you'd make a double thick version of this for those of us with the big dogs!

We take this leash out on trail runs all the time, but also use it around town. I love that I can simply unclip the leash, and then clip it around a table or post to secure our dog when we're out eating.

This leash is sturdy and it helps keep my dog from pulling and running away

This is the best. leash. ever. Great color choices, and amazing functionality. We like that you can clip one end of the leash around your dog's neck like a collar, since we generally don't keep a collar on our pup if we're hanging out at home. We also love being able to clip him around our waists when we're working in the yard. We have the Topo blue and are planning on getting some other colors. Love this leash!

Best lead ever - comfortable to grip - tough but soft to hold?! love the shorter handle option. Clip works brilliantly, colours are bright :) perfect.

Already have several leashes, but couldn't help ordering this one with the Cascade pattern. This is a great looking and functional leash. The webbing material seems thicker/sturdier than the old model, but what really made me decide to get this leash is the new clip. This is the clip I was waiting for and that the Flat Out leash deserves. Now I can really do any type of activity with my dog and not worry about the leash unclipping. Thank you very much for developing this new clip design. It's functionality seems to be bullet proof. I hope it stands the test of time.  

Got the leash for running with the dog and I love it. Love the colors available.

I do like the leash very much. I wish it was longer.

This is hands down my all time favorite leash for running with my dogs!!! I can not say enough about this product. Only thing that could make it better would be the old style clip.