An elastic lead that provides more freedom for the dog. Can be hand held or worn around the waist when you need your hands free. The Shock Absorber Dog Lead absorbs shock and it features a strong elasticated section which reduces the tug felt from a sudden pull. The lead is designed to do exactly that, absorb shock. It features a strong elasticated section which reduces the tug felt from a sudden pull. With some dogs, this is something you would want to have anyway but it is also particularly helpful if you and the dog are jogging together. It can be used as a hand-held lead with a padded neoprene wrist loop or it can be attached around your waist so you are hands free. To ensure that the dog is kept safe, we have included a grab loop up behind the dog’s collar. This means that you can establish immediate 100% control which you might want when near traffic. The high strength screw gate karabiner ensures a secure link to your dog’s collar.