Kurgo adjustable lead with traffic handle

What it is good at

• A short grip near the clip, without wrapping the lead around a wrist.
• An adjustable length on some versions, so one lead covers two jobs.
• Reflective stitching on most models, which shows up in headlights after dark.

Check before you buy

• Clip size against the ring on the harness: a heavy clip wears a light ring.
• Whether the second handle is padded and fixed in place, or slides along the lead.
• Total length against the dog, because a long lead with a short grip is a compromise.

Who it is not for

Long sniffing walks in open ground, where a short lead is the wrong tool and a long line is better.

A traffic handle is a second grip a short distance from the clip. It lets the handler bring a dog in close for a crossing or a doorway without reeling the lead in hand over hand, which is the moment most leads get dropped.

The trade is weight. Two handles, two layers of webbing and a metal clip add up, and on a small dog the difference is noticeable on a long walk. Check the clip against the ring on the harness as well: a heavy clip on a thin ring grinds the coating away.