Our bestselling Hands Free Leashes are our most versatile products! Let's review their features so that you can better understand how they work and which one might be the right fit for you.
How They're Made
Our hands free leashes are made from genuine BioThane, the same material we use for all of our dog walking gear. BioThane is an incredible material for dog leashes! BioThane is manufactured in the US, and it consists of a woven polyester webbing coated in a waterproof PVC material. It’s waterproof, odor proof, antimicrobial, and easy to clean. It’s soft, grippy, pliable in the hand, and incredibly strong and durable. BioThane comes in a ton of fun colors and is tested rigorously for strength, durability, colorfastness, and for holding up in all types of weather. Learn more about genuine BioThane and its properties.
Ready to Go Hands Free? Here's what to know.
A hands free leash can add a ton of versatility and a layer of safety to your walking setup. Wear it around the waist or cross body, use it as a quick tether, or even walk two dogs in a pinch! Hands free wearing can reduce hand or wrist strain, and can offer peace of mind that your leash will stay connected to you even if you drop the leash.
Hands free leashes can be fantastic for training and adventuring with your pup, and for working on skills like recall and loose leash walking. Having the leash secured around yourself makes it much easier to dispense treats efficiently, and you don’t need to worry about accidentally dropping the leash. It can also come in handy on road trips, during beach outings, or on enrichment or “sniff walks." The possibilities are endless!
We offer two hands free leash options - the Simple Hands Free Leash and the Multiway Hands Free Leash. Here’s a breakdown of the key features of each to help you decide.
A Hands Free Leash can make it easier to feed treats! In this image the leash is being worn in the cross body configuration.
Core Features of the Simple Hands Free Leash
The Simple Hands Free Leash is just that - a leash with hands free versatility in a simple, streamlined design!
- Use as a standard leash (the length leash that you order will be the length of the leash when used in this configuration).
- Adjustable waist leash using sliding O-Ring
- Adjustable cross body leash using sliding O-Ring
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Use as a quick tether
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Walk Two Dogs
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Dual control (clip to front and back of harness)
- Optional add ons: two tone design and built in traffic handle
- Available in multiple lengths, widths, colors, and in Brass or Sport (carabiner) hardware.
Core Features of the Multiway Hands Free Leash
Our Multiway Hands Free Leash is our original bestselling, 8-way leash hands free leash! A truly versatile multiway leash, it can be used as follows:
1. Standard leash with loop handle. The length leash that you order will be the total length of the leash when used in this configuration.
2. Adjustable waist leash using sliding O-Ring
3. Adjustable cross body leash using sliding O-Ring OR fixed cross body D-ring.
4. Shorten length by 3 ft by clipping to cross body D Ring
5. Cut leash length in half by clipping to dog end D-Ring
6. Use as a quick tether
7. Walk two dogs
8. Dual control (clip to front and back of harness)
9. Optional add ons: two tone design and built in traffic handle
10. Available in multiple lengths, widths, colors, and in Brass or Sport (carabiner) hardware.
How to Choose
Length Options
Both hands free leash styles are available in 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, and 30 feet length options. This refers to the total length of the leash while it is being used in a standard configuration, like a regular leash. Subtract about 2 ft from this length for waist wearing and about 3-4 ft for cross body wearing (depending on where the leash is clipped). When you’re making your selection, think about how you’ll primarily be using the leash and how much slack you’ll want. As always, if you have any questions, just reach out! We’re always happy to help with a custom recommendation, and we’re also happy to make your leash in a custom length. More questions about leash sizing? See our leash sizing blog.
How to Choose
Not sure which hands free leash to choose? We recommend the Simple Hands Free if you're new to hands free or if you want hands free versatility in a lightweight, streamlined design. We recommend the Multiway if you want a truly versatile "Swiss Army Knife" leash, or if multiple length and attachment options are important to you.
Hardware Type
We offer all of our leashes in Brass (standard bolt snap or scissor snap; both solid brass) or Sport (autolocking carabiner made from aviation grade anodized aluminum) hardware. Both options are incredibly strong, durable, and rust proof. Learn more about our hardware options in this blog post. We recommend our Sport Hardware if you want 100% peace of mind that your leash will not come unclipped while in use, due to the autolocking mechanism. It’s rare, but possible for either a bolt snap or a scissor snap to come unclipped while in use, if the spring gets triggered by something (especially if your dog likes to do a lot of rolling) or if the spring mechanism fails. If you have any concerns about your leash coming unclipped, we recommend using a Safety Strap (available with either sport or brass hardware).
Choose your preferred hardware type, color, width, and length to create a truly custom leash!
Choose either Solid Brass Scissor Snaps (also known as trigger snaps) or anodized aluminum Autolocking Carabiners for your leash hardware.
Selecting Your Color + Built in Traffic Handle Option
Once you’ve selected your preferred leash width, length, and hardware type, the real fun begins! Choose your leash color from our wide array of color options, and if you just can’t decide, select an accent color to make your leash a Two Tone! This is a great way to make your leash completely unique to you and your dog. Feel free to check out our Digital Leash Simulator to test out Two Tone color combos!
Finally, you can elect to add a “built in traffic handle” to your hands free Leash. A traffic handle is a handle that is built in to your leash - either at the base of the leash right above where it clips to your dog, or at a custom placement of either 12”, 18” or 24” above the leash clip. A built in traffic handle can be a helpful feature to have if you need to secure your dog close to you (for example, when crossing a busy street - hence the name). Read more about built in traffic handles and whether they may be a good choice for you in our guide to leash customization.
A built in Traffic Handle can be a useful safety or management tool to use when walking your dog. We offer four custom placements.
What Our Customers Have to Say
Don't take our word for it! Here are just a few things our customers have to say:
"Found this store through a person I follow on Instagram and it was exactly what I was looking for! I wanted a convertible leash that would be give me lots of options (length-wise, cross-body, clip on the back and front of harness) as well as an easy-to-clean material that was comfortable on my hands. This ticks all the boxes for me! I also love all of the color and personalization options. I'm obsessed with the fact that I could add a built-in traffic handle where I wanted it. All in all - I would 100% recommend this product, my partner and I are super happy with it and we've gotten lots of compliments on it." -Kimmy C.
"I am so happy with this purchase, it’s perfect for us! I prefer to go hands free when Rizzo and I head out on adventures, this hands free convertible leash works great for walks in town or when we head out on a hike. Rizzo 🐾 and I highly recommend!!!" - Christine L.
"This leash is great. It is solidly made, and all the hardware is of good quality. The multiple adjustments let me use it for everything from a walk to the coffee shop to nordic skiing. The two colors and the brass hardware make it look very chic. Love it!" -Elise L.
"The design of this leash is well thought out and the construction is extremely durable. I bought this one as a gift for a friend since I love the one I have so much. Out on walks I receive a lot of compliments and questions about it's unique design. I love how it frees up your hands for other things like quickly giving rewards while training. The traffic loop is useful for when you need your dog to stay close to you." -Karen D.
Our customers love how durable, functional, versatile, and stylish our hands free leashes are.
Final Notes
Our hope is that, like with all of our products, our Hands Free Leashes will help you have more fun with your dog out in the world, while keeping everyone safe.
That said - there are some safety considerations when using any leash, particularly one that is attached to you. Be mindful of your surroundings at all times. Do not use a hands free leash in any setting where it may be necessary to drop the leash. This applies in both city and outdoor settings. Never leave your dog tethered and unattended. BioThane has many incredible properties, but it is NOT chew proof. A puppy or adult dog, especially left unattended, could easily chew and damage the inner webbing of the leash, rendering it unsafe to use. Please inspect your leash and hardware regularly for any imperfections or other issues that could compromise its function. Remember that you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and the safety of your dog when you are in a public space, regardless of what type of equipment you use.
We hope this is helpful, and again - please reach out anytime if you have further questions!
