Review on Flexi Vario Soft Stop Belt Leash: Superior Control and Safety for Your Pet by Theresa Brown

The soft stopper is an absolute must for every long line. A longer leash allows the dog to gain more momentum when it begins to run, and without a gentle stop, the dog is far more likely to injure itself if it hits the end of the leash (even if you have a strong dog , it may hurt your shoulder). It doesn't matter how well trained your dog is. Even if your dog doesn't pull, he'll never be trained enough to avoid accidents. For example, my dog doesn't pull, but the other day a cyclist passed us, and as soon as he got behind us, his tire blew out (or some other loud noise), and my dog got scared and tried to run. Without the bungee attachment, the blow as it reached the end of the line could have easily injured him. I always use a harness instead of a collar for added security and often add a second bungee attachment in the front for even more elasticity. I would recommend it to anyone but if you don't want to go that far this soft stop harness is the bare minimum you should get for your dog. To be clear, the soft stop belt is not designed for training. Tool. If you have a draft problem, using this may make it worse. The leash lengthens as the dog pulls so it learns that pulling will get the desired results. The best remedy for bad behavior is simply to train your dog. No amount of leash can fix a lack of training.