Rad Dog

Double-Duty Dog Collar

What’s better than leash-free play for your favorite pooch? Not having to carry the leash once your dog is running free.

Brian Dagnon was sick of carrying an empty leash when he went trail running in the Pacific Northwest with his dog Fletcher (above). He and his fiancee Paula Johnson came up with the idea for a retractable leash built into a collar, so they could let Fletcher run and swim freely but still have access to a leash when they needed it. The leash had to be strong enough to control large dogs like Fletcher, a 110-pound black lab who likes to chase deer and crows. But it also had to be compact.

After years of prototyping and many miles of running, Brian and Paula debuted the Release N Run collar. It’s made with Spectra, a lightweight fiber that’s 15 times stronger than steel. Inside there’s a retracting mechanism that was originally designed for scuba gear (so you know it can handle a swim in salt water) and for securing military weapons (so you know it’s reliable).

Your best friend deserves to run around without a leash every once in a while. So do you. Get ready to romp unencumbered.

— Ann

• Retractable leash is 3.5 feet long- utilizes Spectra® cord, a material similar to the Kevlar®
• Great for walks with your dog in off leash areas like the beach, woods, or parks
• Be sure your dog is properly leash trained before using the Release N Run
• Small/Medium collar is 1.5” at widest part. Large/X Large is 2.25” at widest part
• Safe for swimming in fresh and salt water. Recommended to rinse after salt water swim
• See Size Chart to ensure proper fit-Fit is based on weight and neck size