Kong Traffic Leash

The makers of the Kong chew toy have branched out into other products. I was surprised to see that they now make leashes and collars.

I picked up the Traffic Leash. Here’s a picture of Gracie as I am using the leash:

Take a close look where the leash connects to her harness. See that little loop? That is the reason I bought the leash.

The Traffic Leash version has a padded loop in the traditional spot at the top of the leash. Then, they added a second loop further down the leash. The idea is you would grab that second loop if you wanted to place your dog in a “heel” position. In my case, it comes in handy when she is flailing about in the car as I try to hook her into the safety harness.

The only complaint I have about the second loop is that Gracie sometimes caught a hind leg in the loop if I let the leash dangle too close to the ground. It was not a huge problem, though. (Keep in mind that Gracie is high energy.)

The leashes are not cheap. I spent about $15 at PetSmart, and that was on sale. I believe the regular price is around $20.

They offer other leashes with different features. The color palette is typical, nothing flashy.

Overall, I am happy with the purchase. The leash quality is good. The loops are very comfortable. And the second loop is a brilliant idea.

Rescue Mommy