The Extra Buddy Accessory

I was initially disappointed that the lunge buster didn’t connect properly to my small buddy system.I reached out to the company through Amazon msg center. They responded quickly, directing me to contact them through their website and they would take care of me.I called their cust service number and to my surprise, the person who answered the phone knew exactly who I was! They explained that they changed the buckle to make it stronger and would send me a new leash compatible with the lunge buster!I just received the new leash today and tried out the lunge buster. It’s mostly for when my dog sees rabbits. Works great!To all those whose old buddy system doesn’t connect, please reach out to the company!I’ve had the small buddy system for 4years and have been very happy with hands- free walking!

I love this leash system and have used it since 20116. I noticed lately that the "clip" was not as secure and decided to replace it. WHAT a difference! I definitely should have done it sooner! With four dogs - I can't afford any "loose connections!" lol

Note that this product is an extra leash for the  The Buddy System - Hands Free Leash - Regular Dog System - Black Regular  which is sold separately. The below is a review of that product. As for this extension, I don't have a second dog but find it handy for leaving one leash on the belt and having another I can use in situation where I want to leash the dog by hand or to a pole for a few minutes. It is useful having two. Originally I bought this one by mistake trying to buy the full system that includes the belt, but I'm glad now to have two leashes for the system.Full buddy system review:I'm glad I bought this, if only for the ability to drop the leash from my hand sometime and still know the dog can only wander off but so far. That said, there is one issue with this leash that causes me to short it on perfection. The leash rotates to far around the belt (as in all the way around) that it makes it hard to train the dog to remain on one side of me (as recommended in dog obedience). Therefore I wind up holding the leash with my hand most of the time. And because the actual loop is on my waist, not in my hand, it isn't the easiest thing to do when the dog starts pulling.If you have a well-behaved dog who always walks at your left, right by your side or slightly behind you, this will probably be a favorite new thingy for you. It is adjustable both in the girth of the belt and the length of the leash. It snaps on and off quickly. It has an extra loop for tucking away the loose leash when not in use. It even has an extra snap juncture so that you can leave the slightly more difficult to clasp latch on the dog (useful only if you have a larger dog that won't have the clasp dragging the ground when not attached to the leash). You couldn't really ask for more -- other than a shorter span that allows the leash to move around the belt so that it remains on only on one side and gives the dog a gentle reminder tug that he is going out of limit when he tries to go to the other side.

We have used this harness system in the past as my son is an ultra runner and needs something that is reliable in the backcountry. Was ecstatic to find the system again and ordered for both dogs. It's lightweight, sturdy and very durable. I highly recommend it.

This leash rules because it is strong. It is colorful if you want. It is WELL Made. And, can last 30 years, if your dog doesn't eat it. I really did buy this leash 30 years ago, and have used it for 5 different dogs. And, it was the 6th dog, that decided it was a toy. When I was a runner, the waist leash kept my arms/hands free to move like they should. Now I just walk, but now I have 3 dogs. And, with the extra buddy options, and the way they clip/snap on - I can EASILY untangle the dogs when needed. I can hook the waist leash around my picnic table while dining outside. Or around the golf cart steering wheel, while I run in the store, and my dogs guard the golf cart.Really - my preferred leash and the best leash.

The buddy system leash is nice and sturdy, and I have enjoyed making it our regular pack-walking leash. Some thoughts on this leash system:- I had already trained my dog to walk next to or behind me on a regular leash, but I noticed that she seems to read my body language better with the buddy system, probably because I use my arms more normally.- I like the security of having my dog attached to my body - we walk in a high-traffic area of a major city, so I'm always paranoid something crazy might happen and she'll pull the leash out of my hands and run into traffic (probably an irrational fear considering she's well-behaved, but still... the security is nice).- One downside is that if your dog does pull, it can be jarring to the lower back.However, there is one MAJOR design flaw. There is a plastic buckle at the end of the leash, near where the leash clips to your dog's collar. I quickly discovered how much of a flaw this is when dog-sitting for a dog that likes to play tug-of-war with his leash when feeling rambunctious. He managed to grab the buckle in exactly the right spot and it released! Fortunately, I grabbed him before he could figure out he was no longer attached to me, but be warned - if your dog enjoys an unruly game of tug-the-leash, this leash is NOT safe for you!

I look forward to upping my rating as soon as I hear back and then receive the missing part from the small dog system. I need the loop with the interlocking feature so I can lock-in the dog's end of the leash when I have her off leash. This is a key reason I bought the system but it came without that extra loop and interlocking clasp. Can this be sent to me asap?

have been using this regularly and it's a nice length for our retriever. Unfortunately, ours recently snapped at the buckle attachment when our dog lunged at a squirrel.

Great product for an extension to my buddy system leash!

the plastic snaps are weak and my 3 month old bit into a snap and cracked the plastic too easily

Good quality and great extension with extra clip. Works great even for a Great Dane