Jessie spoiled me. She did not need a leash anywhere. Bonnie, well, she has her own good qualities.
There are two items that make being leashed to my dog much more enjoyable. One is the Easy Walk Harness. It stopped almost all pulling immediately. It was recommended to me by a Colorado Disc Dog member. Unlike the Gentle Leader, manufactured by the same company, there is no risk of neck injury if the dog gets excited and pulls anyway. Here is a link to another woman’s experience with the Easy Walk Harness.
The Buddy System, Hands-Free Leash is not perfect, but it is much better than any other leash I’ve tried. The separate waist belt means it doesn’t tighten when the leash is pulled. Also, I’ve found that a non-elastic leash is much more effective in giving Bonnie feedback; i.e. she is more focused on our walk. I use the Small Dog System with Bonnie and usually have the leash length around 36″ when we are running.
The hands-free leash and Easy Walk halter make being tied together fun and low-stress for both Bonnie and me.
