Leashes for Reactive Dogs

The best leash for a reactive dog is one that gives you confidence. You need equipment that is strong, secure, and reliable.

Walking a reactive dog can be stressful, especially if you’ve ever experienced a close call or a full-blown doggie meltdown on leash. When your dog is barking, lunging, or growls at other dogs or people, it's not just embarrassing and inconvenient, it’s a safety concern. 

Allowing uncontrolled behavior can make it appear that your dog is an aggressive dog, not just overreacting to triggers in their environment.

If your gear breaks, your dog slips their harness, or the leash gets pulled from your hands during a reactive outburst, the outcome can be devastating. You need gear that’s made with this high-stakes reality in mind. 

You’re not alone in having a reactive dog. Even the best guardians can have situations out of their control that result in their dog becoming reactive. 

That’s why we’ve designed reactive dog gear that supports you and gives you more control for training and daily activities. 

three sizes of dog leash clips in hand for size comparison

With equipment tailored to your dog’s size and strength, you can feel prepared when things get unpredictable.

Imagine heading out the door without dreading the day ahead. Your equipment is secure, and you’re starting your walk with confidence. You and your reactive dog are working together, building trust, and making training progress, one step at a time. Soon your dog will be able to pass by their "arch-nemesis" without just a glance and then look to you for their reward.

Interested in more information about selecting the best leash for your reactive dog? Check out these articles:

3 factors determining your dog's leash strength:

Additional detail on how leashes are made

and what to look for in selecting equipment.

Why Tensile Strength Matters

Why Hardware Matters

Why Construction Methods Matter

Features to help you control your reactive dog:

Designed for Medium - Large - Extra Large Dogs

Locking Clip

Auto-Locking Carabiner available on Most Leashes. Provides 290 lbs. working load limit.

Clip Strength

Traffic Handle

Standard on some leashes, customizable location on all leashes, or go custom!

Custom Orders
No pull adjustable leash in blue shown in flat lay with leash handle attached to floating d ring. Hardware selection is swivel snap bolts.

No-Pull Leash

Turns a harness with front & back connection points into a no-pull harness.

No-Pull Leash

Y-Front Harness

Offers additional control without impacting freedom of movement.

Harnesses

Hands Free Leash System is my go-to for control:

Designed for Medium - Large - Extra Large Dogs

Heavy Duty Waist Belt

Most commercially available hands-free leash belts aren't up the amount of power a large dog can generate - this buckle has a break strength of over 500lbs!

All Waist Belts

Leashes

Adjustable length leashes that clip onto your waist belt.

Webbing Leashes
Five different paracord leashes in the two color options of neon yellow and rainbow, purple and rainbow, neon green and black, neon orange and black, and neon pink and black. Leashes are in a swirled flat lay, showing loop handles at each end and two styles of hardware.

Leashes

Braided paracord leashes w/ built in traffic handles clip to your waist belt.

Paracord Leashes

Help ensure there are no escapes!

Extra small safety straps are shown in the 5 inch length in the palm of an adult hand for scale.

Extra Small Backup Strap

Light weight design for dogs Under 10lbs!

Backup Straps
Standard backup straps are shown in a flat lay, highlighting the two different styles and two different hardware options.

Medium Duty Backup Strap

Medium weight is good for most dogs.

Backup Straps
Heavy duty backup straps are shown in a flat lay, available in two hardware styles and multiple webbing colors.

Heavy Duty Backup Strap

Designed for the biggest pups!

Backup Straps
Heavy duty double backup strap shown in a neon green.

Double Backup Strap

An alternative to using two leashes.

Double Backup

"Use your Words" & advocate for your dog

Black and brown dog mannequin with a red bandana that has text saying no dogs.

Vest, Bandana

Let your dog "speak" for themselves.

Vest or Bandana
Red training t shirt with the text no dogs in large lettering on the front of the shirt.

Training Tee

Extra large text that is visible from a distance!

Apparel

Safety Messages

Custom printed webbing with five messages to choose from - available in multiple leash styles or customs.

Caution Leashes