Best Leashes Running
We’re a little company based in Austin, Texas, with an intense focus on quality. Our dog leashes for running and hiking are skillfully handcrafted in the United States (in Denver, Colorado).
Using only high-performance materials and a unique design, Iron Doggy™ helps keep active and headstrong dogs on the straight and narrow.
In the Press

“Going for a run with my dog was made much simpler with this hands-free leash”

“We were impressed by the clever details.”

“We road tested belt-style leashes and gave these a paws-up”


We Believe in Giving Back
A donation is given to help support Dog Rescue with every Iron Doggy™ Hands-Free Leash purchase
(at no additional cost to you).
You can feel good knowing that a portion of net proceeds help to improve the lives of shelter animals. We also help support pet adoption through various local, national, and global animal welfare organizations, including the ASPCA.
30-Day Road Test
We are incredibly grateful for the positive feedback we receive from our customers and those who previously bought other “knockoffs” of our original hands-free leashes, only to find out they don’t perform as expected. This won’t happen with an Iron Doggy™. In the extremely unlikely event that you aren’t completely satisfied with your purchase, simply return it to us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Let our customers speak for us...
from 901 reviewsThank you to the Iron Doggy team for making our lives easier. We have a typical Rhodesian Ridgeback: strong-minded, independent, curious and all. Loves to run, and least of all, loves to explore. Our Iron Doggy leash has made it so much easier to go on runs with him. He responds better with this leash. It's also handy when we have to carry things such as groceries. Big thank you to Marking Our Territory on YouTube for showing us this product!

Been running/walking dogs for over 30 years and this is hands down the highest quality, most functional leash I've tried. Worth the price.

I have bought these piece-by-piece and now have a Runner's Choice, SideKick, and an extra belt because I was tired of my kid adjusting the size on my belt.
I regularly run and walk with 2 medium sized dogs in an urban environment. The SideKick is a good length for that and the Runner's Choice gives me the option to keep them in that close or give one of them a little bit more space to run when we have more room.

Hands down the best running leash I have ever had!

I have a 150 lb. Great Dane that is a menace to society on leash walks. The IRON DOGGY waist leash has done wonders for teaching both my Great Dane and Chihuahua/terrier mix how to walk appropriately at my side rather than dragging me on a 6 ft lead. Thank you for producing this miracle product!!

I'm so pleased with the Iron Doggy product and customer service! The leash is super high quality and will make a fantastic gift for the husband when he receives it for Christmas in a few days. Andrew was so helpful and went above and beyond to track my parcel (on a Sunday!) as I was worried about receiving it in time for the holidays. Fantastic product and company, will be happy to reorder when we get a second doggy :)
I did a lot of research before settling on this hands-free dog leash for my heavy pulling German Shepherd. She has responded well to using the leash and I love it. The belt is nice and long so I can wear it over my heavy parka in winter (I live in Canada) and the leash works well with our training regimen. Thanks Iron Doggy!

Not a runner, just a casual walker but this leash gives me freedom and control! Purchased a second one for my daughters pup.

I have tried many different hands-free systems and while some are great for serious sports like skijoring they are just too bulky and not flexible enough for regular walks and hikes. The Iron Doggy system is perfect for these things. I love the possibilities it offers to keep your dog close or give it more leash. It is sturdy but light-weight and thus also great for larger dogs like our German Shepherds.
Thanks for making such a great system! We also got one system for a friend and his 7 month old puppy and they are enjoying it as much as we do.

I must admit I was a bit skeptical about this leash at first. I noticed it was double of what others cost. I read many reviews and was convinced to give it a shot. Since arriving, I noticed the high quality bungee and overall superior quality of the leash. I use it regularly with my Lab puppy to go on long walks since he can't run until he's about a year old. Iron Doggy has built a great product for runners and dogs. If you're thinking about getting it, just pull the trigger. You'll thank me later.

Purchased both the Ezy Dog and Iron Doggy hands free leashes as a birthday gift for my husband. There was no hesitation in his preference for the easy to grab control handles for jogging with our border collie. Ezy Dog was returned. All these years he has been running with a regular leash in his hand. Great design and a happy customer here. We also appreciated the personal note that came with it. This company cares!!!

I have a very enthusiastic cattle dog, who loves to chase squirrels, rabbits, deer, etc. My previous waist leash was not a bungee leash, so my lower back was suffering from the jolting of her bolting after animals. While we're making improvements on her impulse control, this leash has helped manage things in the meantime so that we can still enjoy our runs! Hands-free with a strong bungee. I also love the handles on the leash in case I need to quickly get a little more control near busy roads/intersections.

I purchased this leash as a replacement to one I had found on Chewy; what an upgrade! You can tell it was designed by someone who has attempted to run with a large dog, from the sliding hook to the handles. I went all in and purchased a pouch and water bottles as well, love that I can run with everything I need!

I love this leash for walking and running with my 2 Ridgebacks. It provides the best control and stability especially when they encounter a pesky rabbit or squirrel.

Walking hands free with our lab is so awesome. This is so much more relaxing than fiddling with a leash the whole time. The bungee has just enough give that neither I nor the dog get seriously yanked if we are out of step or he pulls for a squirrel. The sidekick length is great, my dog tends to walk close to us so regular leashes were a tripping hazard. The knots are well placed and super handy for getting control quickly and pulling him away from getting too close to skunks & cats. I use this as my daily walking leash now. I can clip anything I need onto the waist belt so no need to worry about whether or not my pants have pockets- bonus!
Love this leash!

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