Best dog leash: Planet Dog zip lead

I bought this lead on a whim from a local store that was going out of business. It turns out to have been a great purchase, even at full price.

I've had my share of Flexi-leads over the years. The concept is great, but they are always too big and heavy, and they require you to actively grip it by the handle. The Zip Lead, in contrast, is small, light, and secures around your wrist like a fixed length lead. It can fit into a coat pocket easily, and it can be locked off and used as a fixed lead if needed.

I got the medium one for my dog, and the 10 foot length is perfect. I had previously had an "extra long" lead which went out 20 feet, and that is just too far. It's too easy for the little bugger to get wrapped around a bush, or to get up a good head of steam thereby yanking it clear out of my hand.

Based on my experiences with this product and their clear support of shelter dog adoption, I'm definitely going to check out the other stuff made by Planet Dog.