7 Durable Dog Leashes for Running This Summer

Most runners will tell you that a hard run is the best and worst part of their day. It can be tough, even grueling, but few things get the blood flowing and the endorphins going like a good, long run. But, if you’re a dog owner, you know that running with your dog elevates the sport to a whole new level. If your “good boy” is good enough to run with you off-leash, great. If not, you’re going to need a proper dog leash for running.

Nearly every leash kit made for running features the same three components: A collar or harness for your dog, a waist belt for you, and an “umbilical cord” to tether the two pieces. It’s a deceptively simple design, but any dog-owning runner will tell you they’re surprisingly difficult to shop for. Both the harness and the waist belt need to be properly sized (not too loose, not too tight), durable, designed for both stretch and control, and comfortable enough for you and puppers to wear for miles and miles of running. Thankfully, we did the hard work to compare more than two dozen of the highest-rated models available. These are our picks for the best dog leashes for running in 2022.

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