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For the pre-dawn walks you squeeze in before work (who has time to find the collar?), or for training sessions that benefit from the responsive action of a cinch collar, we offer the Just-a-Cinch.
Made of tough, but pliant 10mm climbing-inspired rope, the "collar" is created by slipping the end loop over the dog's head, then adjusting the silicone stopper along the rope to keep it in place. The welded steel slider ring allows for smooth, hitch-free, tighten-and-release. Reflective fibers braided into the rope enhance visibility when you're out in the dark.
Number of Reviews: 32 customers reviewed this product.
Recommended:31 out of 32 said they would recommend this product.
4 out of 5
Dog's Name: Tilly Sue
Date of Review: 5/13/2013
We kick up our paws in: SoFla
My canine companion(s): Itallian Greyhound/Boxer Mix
Good
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Rubber stopper holds firm but outer webbing around internal chord gets smushed up when moving the stopper.
The nylon is easily cought on twigs, rocks, etc. allowing the material to begin to fray. A flame applied to the frayed material solves this issue.
Handle is awesome. Length is awesome. Color is awesome. The metal ring that allows the cinch to work is smooth so it doesn't tug at the material or my puppy dog.
4 out of 5
Dog's Name: dog walking at animal shelter
Date of Review: 5/13/2013
We kick up our paws in: mass
My canine companion(s): all kinds
good product
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Only complaint is leash is too long. our other slip leads are 4 feet which is the perfect size at the shelter but I like the feel of yours better. Hope you can make a shorter one.
2 out of 5
Dog's Name: shelter dogs
Date of Review: 5/12/2013
We kick up our paws in: florida
My canine companion(s): shelter dogs
not great for using at the shelters
Would you recommend this product?.: No
Although easy to slip over the dogs head the 5 feet is too long for my purposes in walking the shelter dogs. The thickness of leash is more comfortable to hold but not when the dog is pulling hard as there is nothing to maintain that hold on the leash like a traffic handle or a a no slip area lower on leash to be able to grasp firmly to bring the dogs back in their kennels. Need to invent one to serve this purpose. Also the extra thickness of leash makes it easier for the dogs to grab and chew .
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Polly
Date of Review: 4/9/2013
We kick up our paws in: Northern California
My canine companion(s): Puli
LOVE it!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Just what I have been looking for. I like to walk Polly a few times a day but keeping a collar on a puli is not always an answer. I'd use the handle of my other leash in just this way but ended up bonking her on the head with the clip many times. This is perfect.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Kane
Date of Review: 4/3/2013
We kick up our paws in: MI
My canine companion(s): Pitbull
Excellent
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
It's a rope leash, simple as it gets, lightweight and helps control the dog a bit more. My guy is dog aggressive and although he doesnt seem to care about choking himself out when he pulls, he is starting to get the point, no pull = breath easy.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Top & Emme
Date of Review: 3/5/2013
We kick up our paws in: NC
My canine companion(s): Biewer Terriers
Excellent
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
I bought one of this leashes about 8 years ago. I use it regularly and it is so well made it still looks new. I have 2 new puppies and bought 2 more because of the quality and ease of use. Thanks for making the perfect leash for our dogs!
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Bella
Date of Review: 2/7/2013
We kick up our paws in: Pennsylvania
My canine companion(s): Maltipoo
Very Nice
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Great for a quick trip outside to do our business!
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Stella & Lola
Date of Review: 2/3/2013
We kick up our paws in: eastern Pennsylvania
My canine companion(s): Labrador Retrievers
very good product
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Walks with the two labs are controlled & more enjoyable. Easy on & easy off.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Spencer
Date of Review: 2/1/2013
We kick up our paws in: Washougal, W
My canine companion(s): Labradoodle
Love this leash!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
The simplicity, quality materials and construction make Just-a-Cinch our new go to leash. Our labradoodle loves to go on runs & walks...and at times can pull or stop paying attention to me. This leash offers a solid correction without being too harsh. Love how easy it is to put on and take off. Feels solid in my hand. Love the colorsM
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Larz and Rosie
Date of Review: 1/28/2013
We kick up our paws in: Central PA
My canine companion(s): German Shorthair Pointers
Great sturdy easy to use product
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
I love this lead! It is quick to put on, made of very durable materials and is a great training lead!
4 out of 5
Dog's Name: Foster Dogs
Date of Review: 1/12/2013
We kick up our paws in: Tetonia, Idaho
My canine companion(s): Alaskan Malamutes
Good
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
I got this to have a quick way to leash dogs when at shelters doing evaluations. While I wouldn't use a choke collar for everyday walks, it is handy in situations where the dog is shy or not leash trained and you need to get from point A to point B in a hurry. It seems well made and although it hasn't gotten a lot of use lately, so far, so good.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Bella
Date of Review: 12/29/2012
We kick up our paws in: Bohemia
My canine companion(s): lab, jack russ, and potcake
LOVE LOVE LOVE
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
LOve the improvements to the just a cinch leash. The rubber stopper is more effective than the previous models nylon stoppers. LOVE the new colors
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Anzu
Date of Review: 12/25/2012
We kick up our paws in: Olympia, WA
My canine companion(s): Min. collie
Excellent
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
The leash is just the ticket! Especially useful when our hyperactive collie meets others of her ilk on the sidewalk. Problem solved! The dog loves it - arches her neck to receive the loop when we take her out.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Andro & Brandy
Date of Review: 12/24/2012
We kick up our paws in: Gig Harbor, Wa
My canine companion(s): Just-a-cinch
Excellent
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
We walk the dogs in off leash spaces and were having a hard time when it came time to leash them. This solves all the problems of trying to find the ring on the collar.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Patch/Max
Date of Review: 12/24/2012
We kick up our paws in: East Tennessee
My canine companion(s): Lab/setter mix/ 75 pound black lab
Awesome
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Love the new features-the rubber keeper, better sewn handle. Great quality product, as usual. Easy to put on and take off for excursions anywhere.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Montgomery (Monty)
Date of Review: 12/21/2012
We kick up our paws in: Narberth, PA
My canine companion(s): Toy Manchester Terriers
Excellent
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
This is the perfect lead for training (e.g., Nosework) and for taking our puppy out in the backyard to eliminate in the dark. Both Monty and I feel secure with the lead, it's easy to slip on when I'm not fully awake and the reflective properties are not wasted in the winter night!
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Kobalt
Date of Review: 12/7/2012
We kick up our paws in: Central Kentucky
My canine companion(s): Siberian Husky
Awesome!!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
I was really dragging butt about getting a correctional leash for my husky because the conventional ones sold seemed so harsh. But he was dragging me everywhere, so I gave this one a try. It. Is. GREAT!! The rope is very gentle on the neck, and all the hardware and stitching is well done and holding together (a very big deal for a dog as strong as this one.) Lesser leashes have frayed and fallen apart within days of purchase...this one is holding up like a dream! After only a week of using it, walking the dog is more like a gentle outing and less like water skiing on land. =) Thanks!!
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Sarge
Date of Review: 11/28/2012
We kick up our paws in: Omaha, NE
My canine companion(s): Corgi, Dachshunds
Well designed. Great value.
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
I use this more and more because of the ease of putting in on/off. It is very well designed and high quality materials are great against my dogs short hair.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Saylor
Date of Review: 11/24/2012
We kick up our paws in: Lancaster, PA
My canine companion(s): Vizsla
Great
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
We have a 3 month old vizsla puppy. Her name is Saylor. We are very active hikers and Saylor joins us often. All of our hikes deal with her having moments on and off the lead. Off the lead when we are isolated and on the lead when another hiker, biker, or horse passes by us. We were looking for a quick transition from off lead and on lead. Seems the colder it got the longer it would take us to snap other leads onto her collar. With this lead, after a couple sessions with baiting her into the lead with a treat, she walks right into the lead with no problem at all. I totally recommend this lead for any hiking family.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Rosie
Date of Review: 11/21/2012
We kick up our paws in: Alabama
My canine companion(s): Great Pyrenees
Excellent
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
This is our second purchase or Just-a -cinch and canot imagine using anything else. Quick and simple and strong enough for 100lbs puppies.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Dante and Ronin
Date of Review: 11/15/2012
We kick up our paws in: MA
My canine companion(s): Malinios/bull terrier mix, pitbull/boxer mix
Awesome leash
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
These leashes are great for anytime! I use them for our daily walks and quick trips. Lets me give the right amount of correction to get the dogs to heel and so simple to use.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Thor
Date of Review: 11/6/2012
We kick up our paws in: San Diego, CA
My canine companion(s): Large
Excellent
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
LOVE this leash! I use it in rescue work all the time. When saving dogs from high kill shelters, the stray dogs typically never have collars on them. This leash is perfect for breaking them out of the shelter! Very rugged and durable. My leash has gotten out at least 200+ dogs from the shelter! Wouldn't rescue a dog without it!
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: K9 Waves, Aquatic Fitness Center
Date of Review: 11/1/2012
We kick up our paws in: Cincinnati, Ohio
My canine companion(s): Labs
Excellent
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
I use these leashes for my own dogs but use them a lot for my business. They are so easy to slip on and off. Very durable.
Machine washable. Great Product.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Dixie, Maggie, and Kizi
Date of Review: 10/29/2012
We kick up our paws in: Modesto, CA
My canine companion(s): American Pit Bull Terriers
Outstanding!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
This is the third set of leashes (three at a time!) that we have purchased. Our dogs are curious (shoot off in all directions!) and strong! While not always pulling, this leash allows us to communicate well, control and command with no worries of hardware failure. Easy on the hands/wrists of the walker (thank you!) and simple to use, I always carry an old one when I volunteer at the county shelter. The only wear we have found is at the ring where is slides on the main lead - but we do walk three times a day, every day!
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Beau, Samson and Mia
Date of Review: 10/8/2012
We kick up our paws in: CT
My canine companion(s): 2 Great Pyrenees and a Mastiff mix
Love the leashes
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Just bought 2 replacement sets. I use the leashes for taking the dogs on short moves - to the car and to the vet. They work great on the bigger dogs and give me enough control for some very strong dogs (especially when my boy pyr tries to give me a run - just to make me a little crazy). Easy to use and comfortable on the hands. Would definitely recommend.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Baxter
Date of Review: 9/21/2012
We kick up our paws in: New York
My canine companion(s): PWD
Excellent
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Great for short or long walks, prefer easy walk harness for training classes.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Maxwell
Date of Review: 9/20/2012
We kick up our paws in: Alabama
My canine companion(s): Great Pyrenease
Love it!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
Fast and easy to use, no fumbling looking for collar ring, and very strong for the bigger dogs.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: sara, evan , rudy
Date of Review: 9/19/2012
We kick up our paws in: malvern PA
My canine companion(s): mix, white shepherd, french bulldog
excellent
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
I am a certified dog obedience trainer and a dog behaviorist. This is the only leash I use to walk multiple dogs and also to train leash walking. It is all that's neccessary
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Penny and Bunny
Date of Review: 9/4/2012
We kick up our paws in: Washington State
My canine companion(s): Standard Schnauzers
Great
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
This leash is a must.............you must always have them. We have used them for years. The only thing we have ever found to distroy one is a very young puppy left to her own devises and ate the connecters off.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Ripley
Date of Review: 8/10/2012
We kick up our paws in: Georgia
My canine companion(s): Labrador
Great for on the go!
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
I love this leash! I don't have to worry about trying to keep my dog still or trying to find the D-ring on his collar to buckle his leash. This is especially great for the out doors, when all I need a leash for is walking him to the car and walking him from the car to the trail. And it's super quick and easy to slip on if I need to while walking on the trails. I use this leash at the dog park as well, for when some of the other dogs get a little too riled up or aggressive around my dog, and I need to leash him quickly to get him away. The silicone slider works wonders, stays in place, and ensures the slip leash wont undo itself when sitting loose on my dog's neck.
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Chip
Date of Review: 8/10/2012
We kick up our paws in: Santa Cruz, CA
My canine companion(s): Labradors
Great use it all the time
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
We foster labs and many come with out collars and this has been perfect. OS easy to use it is our go to leash even when there is a collar as it provides correction when they pull and comfortable to use
5 out of 5
Dog's Name: Boozer
Date of Review: 8/2/2012
We kick up our paws in: Denver
My canine companion(s): doberman
handy and safe
Would you recommend this product?.: Yes!
This is a great leash to keep in your car or in your pack and is especially handy in situations where you fear your dog might slip his collar. The silicone slider is way better than the old design- is easy to adjust and stays perfectly in place. Strong enough to keep my 90lb boy under control and safe when he realizes we aren't actually going to the park and instead are going to the vet :) As long as you put the leash on correctly (just like a slip collar- p is perfect, q is quit) the collar cinches when there is pressure/tension and releases when the tension is removed.