We have been using DexDog’s adjustable leashes almost exclusively for over a year now! These leashes are not only comfortable to use and great quality, the adjustable feature is handier than we ever would have thought.
You might ask yourself, “Is an adjustable flat lead for dogs really necessary?” I, for one, thought that an adjustable flat lead was unique… and also maybe a bit unnecessary. Much to my surprise, we actually adjust the leashes on a regular basis. Whether shortening the leash to keep the dogs from walking in front of the stroller, lengthening it so my dogs can explore, or maintaining some medium length so my one year old daughter can hold a leash, we find ourselves adjusting the leash often. Once you are accustomed to an adjustable leash, you’ll quickly get spoiled and find yourself missing this feature should you ever have to go without it.
It’s a bit of a challenge to find a 6’ flat lead anymore, which is what I generally prefer. For some reason 5’ leads have taken over the market. I’ve always used a 6’ lead because it’s required for AKC obedience trails. I’m a little partial to having a 6’ leash for that reason, and that extra foot just seems to make the walker and the dog both a bit happier. I was excited to find that the DexDog Adjustable Leash extends to 6’.
This leash is extremely durable. After one year of regular use our DexDog leashes are not showing any signs of wear. No fraying, no discoloration, no rusting, and no other type of malfunction. DexDog leashes are “Backed by a lifetime guarantee, even if chewed.” So even in the unlikely event that your leash breaks, simply snap a photo of the leash and email support@dexdog.com. You don’t even have to mail the old leash back. Does it get any better than that?!
The leash clasp is a little heavy for our small dogs (all less than 30lbs). Sometimes this causes their legs to get caught in the loop of the adjustment. This doesn’t happen very often however and for me the benefit of having the adjustment far outweighs the drawbacks of the extra weight/loop. In order to avoid this issue, you could try DexDog’s small dog leash for any dog under 25 lbs. They now make a 3/4″ leash, although advertise that the clasp is the same as that for the 1″ leash.
The Bottom Line: I recommend the adjustable DexDog leash!
Pros:
- Durable
- Easy to use
- Vibrant colors
- Padded handle
- Adjustable Length
Cons:
- The clasp is a bit heavy for small dogs
The Details:
- Cost: $15.99-$16.99 – ships free with Amazon Prime
- Size: 3.5’ to 6’ long and 1” width (DexDog also makes a small dog leash with a 3/8” width, recommended for dogs <10lbs)
- Functionality: The Adjustable DexDog Leash is easy to adjust.
- Where to Buy: Sold by DexDog on Amazon & Etsy
Disclaimer
Timberidge Goldendoodles received this products for free in exchange for an honest review. Thoughts and opinions expressed here were not influenced by the manufacturing company in any way. All of the products we review we have personally used with our own dogs and genuinely recommend.