Best Leash Walking Gear

I’ve tried multiple waist belts, leashes, and treat holders for Mabel’s nibbly treats, and here are my favorites!

Let’s start with my waist belt. I love looping Mabel’s leash through the belt rather than attaching her leash handle to an attachment. She’s a good walker, and we’ve worked hard on her loose leash skills. But sometimes, a deer sighting is just too exciting, and I want to keep her safe. Pictured here is a gift from a previous dog training client that I can’t find online, but Kurgo makes a similar waist belt with a large pocket (a must for me).

Now, let’s talk about the rest of the gear:

Silicone treat pouch: I love these. They came in two packs, so I could clean them after every walk (two-hour rule), and they turned inside out perfectly for drying. I use this pouch for Mabel’s meatballs when there’s a dog present but far enough away that I can create positive associations with treat scatters.

I keep washable and reusable snack packs inside my waist belt for low-value treats (trail scatter for fun, reward for calm in the car, “find” for variety).

Last but not least, I like having my Bark Pouch Treats on my waist belt rather than in my pockets. Otherwise, it’s easy to forget them when we get home. Simply attach a carabiner to your belt and a rubber band through the lid of your pouch, and you’ll never drop the cap or forget your Bark Pouch again.

Now, onto collars and leashes. I love Lucky Love Dog collars. They’re vibrant and hold up to multiple washings (I put Mabel’s in pillowcases to preserve them). Since my sweet girl is terrified of dangly tags, you can’t see (for my privacy) this awesome silent dog tag, also made by a small business and holding up well to some roadway twerking here and there.

I personally like rope leashes for walking. I find them easy to grip if I really need to hold onto my best girl. I use the 10-foot leash for walks and the five-foot leash for getting Mabel into the car (I live in the city). These leashes also wash up nicely, great for a neatnik who lives with and loves a disgusto dog. And because Mabel needs to run, I keep her bio thane long line attached to me with a long line keeper so she can zoom a zoom when we find a quiet open spot.

That’s it. I hope my tried-and-tested gear recommendations help you get out and enjoy more walks with your dog(s).

*This article contains affiliate links to help supplement Mabel’s lifestyle (hopefully). When she came to me, she was eating Dollar Store food. Now, she eats better than me on my best days.