Pretty well designed for safety, considering the challenges involved. Easy to use.
I own two of these and use them on two different bikes. Well, one bike's actually a trike. I have a young, fit 50-lb. dog and feel very safe and comfortable using this on the trike. On the bike, I feel less secure -- if she were to lunge really hard at a squirrel or deer (we live in the woods) I suspect she'd pull me over. But overall, the device absorbs a lot of shock. For that reason, I prefer the trike!
And of course I'm working with the dog on not lunging -- but it's a process.
This gadget is also very easy to install and use. And having it makes it much, much easier to give my dog a reasonable amount of exercise.
It’s a good way to give my energetic 2.5 year old Am Staff some good exercise at her speed. I’m replacing the light rope attachment to her harness with a 4’ lead with spring clips on each end. We don’t have to ride close to any trees or sign posts. So far so good.
Great product and value. I have been using a springer for 20 years with my doberman pinchers and it keeps them in condition. I learned years ago not to use the breakaway leads that are supplied with the springer with a large dog. They will break the lead easily. I use a short lead that has clips on each end so I can move it quickly between bikes. The clips I use came from old unused leashes. I teach my dogs to never let anything get between them and the bike. The dog and/or the rider will get injured if the bike and the dog go on opposite sides of a post or pole (like a stop sign) since there is no breakaway.