Eric C.
Small excited dog loves it, maybe a bit too much.
I am so glad I ordered direct from the manufacturer. Shortly after I placed the order, I received a phone call from them to make sure I was getting exactly what I needed, because I had ordered a quick release clamp which typically people use for the right side attachment. He kindly made the adjustment to the leash so that it would aim the correct direction when attached to the right side and we had a great chat about how to use it safely. I chose the right side because I wanted him to be on the sidewalk side when I am in my neighborhood and on the side of the trail instead of risking oncoming traffic. I was more than a little nervous using this with my 20lb mini poodle. The first time we used it seemed to go well, he kept up with the bike just fine and I was careful to make sure I wasn't pulling him however he did have a sore foot afterward for a few days (he is 100% better now). I blame myself, the leash did a great job, the little guy was just so excited to run that I think he pulled a muscle. I should have stopped and calmed him down instead of letting him pull so hard. Aside from that, I was very nervous at first that he might lunge under the bike wheel or pedals, but despite the leash not being super long the flexible arm did a great job of guiding him away from the danger zones and the continuous spring action guided him into the right position - he never came into contact with any part of the bike despite his vigorous lunging forward and some careful turns. It worked better than I expected. It will take some time for both of us to get used to this and I intend to remain super vigilant about maintaining moderately slow speeds and careful slow turns to avoid dragging him around by accident. With time I am hopeful it becomes a little less stressful but that is entirely my issue, not the product. The leash itself is everything it promised and I'm thankful to have it.