You know I love running with my dog, Nick. But I always found the leash cumbersome, and felt that I couldn’t run as naturally when holding it. But then I found The Buddy System – hands free leash. Product description from their website:

We all need a little extra motivation once in a while. Nothing like a look from your “best friend” to get you going. But handling a leash can make a chore out of a great run, walk, or hike. Designed by active pet owners, The Buddy System is a unique hands-free leash system designed to make it easy to take your best friend along.

This product is sturdy and offers great flexibility. It is made of nice, wide, soft nylon. It can be used it for 1 or 2 dogs at a time. The clips on the leash also allow you to unclip the dog (via a big plastic buckle) and hook the leash back up on the belt (for hands-free carrying). I got it in black, so it blends right in with my black jogging pants and shorts. If you are a runner, jogger, or even walker and have been reluctant to take your dog on walks because of the hassles of a regular leash – this is the solution for you.