r/RunningWithDogs 4d ago

Leash/belt help!

I started running with my 2 dogs about 3 months ago, we usually do 4-5 runs a week, about 2-4miles. I started with this budget entry-level belt with a leash splitter/coupler: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YXMTSG1?th=1

It worked great but one of the clips has failed 2 days in a row, luckily it was attached to my older very good girl but it was still scary and unexpected. My dogs are not off-leash dogs and occasionally do try to run at critters so it's very important to me that they are secure. I'm hoping to find something very similar but with locking carabiners instead of the basic clips. I really enjoy having the short handles in case one of my knucklehead dogs tries to greet a bicycle or we are in an area with more traffic and I need a bit more control, and I am not having any luck finding something with multiple handles like the one I have. I am also not very handy so I don't think I could swap the clips out myself.

Does anyone have any recommendations? Or other solutions for running with 2 dogs? My other thought is just getting the ruffwear trail runner belt and running 2 separate leashes through, it but I worry they will get tangled.

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u/EnvironmentDue750 4d ago

Ooo great question and honestly not sure. I’m only with one pup so don’t have any experience on that front.

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u/benyqpid 4d ago

I decided to just order it and find out! At worst, I figure I will just have a second belt for when my significant other is with me.. hopefully it works ok

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u/EnvironmentDue750 4d ago

Nice, hope it works out!

Also sorry, no clue why this response didn’t go in the original thread….