LeashLocket Lovers Worked Hard for their Wins

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Owners Love this Idea:
 Let Fido Carry His Own Leash!

Who knew? I suppose I've become accustomed to carrying Tanner and Oliver's leashes after we arrive at the dog park. There was a time when I would hook them to the fence. Unfortunately, when owners began reporting theft of their leashes, I stopped leaving mine at the gate. 

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With LeashLocket you can simply snap the handle to Fido's collar, where a snap-on attachment is connected, and off he can run to play, carrying his own leash. Your hands are free to take photos, throw a Fetch ball, or pet visiting pups. What's not to love about that?

Thanks to all of you who participated--all 176 entries are much appreciated by the folks at LeashLocket, and they are loving their Facebook and Twitter increases as well. Their review and giveaway here has helped their Twitter numbers climb by an astounding 29%! Good job, you guys!

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The two lucky winners of a LeashLocket are Shalana H. and Ashley C. You will both be notified by email tomorrow.  I'll need your address, phone number and the Leashlocket size you will need: Small, for dogs up to 55 lbs., or Large, up to 90 lbs. Choose from black, royal, pink and red. Your Fido will be stylin' this holiday. Watch for my email from AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com. Happy tails!

Full disclosure: A LeashLocket was provided to me by the company for this review. I was not paid to evaluate the product or write this review. No entry was necessary to win. The opinions shared here and in my review are my own.

LeashLocket: Review and Giveaway

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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Getting Ready for the Walk 

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Elastic Attachment

I've made no secret of my concerns about retractable leashes. That's my disclaimer. However, I recently discovered that I can and do find the LeashLocket to be a useful tool for certain specialized applications. So, as I backpeddle on my previous notes, I'll explain why and how you can use this tool to your benefit.


If you and your dog enjoy hiking in the woods, a retractable leash allows you to give Fido some exploratory distance, without losing him to a scent among the trees. Of course any retractable leash will do this. What's special about the LeashLocket is its unique collar attachment feature. This is what won me over.

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LeashLocket Attaches
 to Collar

Hidden inside the package and out of view is the sturdy, elastic collar attachment. This can be removed and placed around any width dog collar. It has a heavy-duty snap that attaches to the collar and a magnetic snap that connects to the LeashLocket, holding it securely on your dog's collar until you need it again. It removes quickly and easily to allow you to give up that headache of carrying your dog's leash while he plays, or locating a place to store it safely. 


Why would you want to attach the leash to Fido's collar? I can think of quite a few times when this may be handy:

• You've arrived at the dog park and are wary of hanging your leash on the fence while you and Fido play. Simply attach the retracted LeashLocket to his collar and you can both be off and running.
• If Fido's leash is connected to his collar and danger or excitement approaches, you can quickly grab the handle from his collar. It will release immediately and you now have control over the situation.
• When you arrive at your destination with Fido, and he is no longer required to be on leash, you don't have to worry about where to put the leash. Simply attach it to his collar and when you're ready to leave, there will be no more seeking out your original stash.
• I have to admit the handle is very comfortable to use. I have small hands and am reviewing a large LeashLocket, so I had my concerns about the comfort of using this handle. These concerns were quickly quelled when I grabbed it from Tanner's collar as a friend approached with his dog. I found myself examining the shape and realizing that it mimics my hand and therefore works perfectly without the typical loop handle.
• A traditional loop handle is available for purchase on LeashLocket's site. For those who prefer their standard leash handle, this easy-to-attach handle can be hooked to the loop on one side of the LeashLocket, allowing you to hold the loop the way you may have become accustomed. This loop, being small and easy to store, will not diminish the advantages of the product significantly. It can easily be stashed in your pocket or hooked to a belt loop. I would not recommend attaching this loop to your dog's collar or leaving it on the LeashLocket, as there may be safety issues with this.
• Having spent a couple of years in agility training with Tanner and Oliver, I can see how the LeashLocket may have some uses there. Basic training in agility often involves the use of a short leash on and off; sometimes that leash must be stowed. This storage position will allow it to be quickly used when needed without the additional step of reattaching it to the collar.
• Finally, the large LeashLocket may appear heavy, but actually weighs only 4 oz., while the small LeashLocket weighs just under 3 oz. 

Here's a nice video to give you a little better idea how easy-to-use this product is:

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