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Upgrade one of our classic dog leashes to include a traffic handle, for those times when you need to keep your dog close by! We offer two options for traffic handles:
Please note: the colour selected for the handle of the leash will also be used for the traffic handle.
Plus, you can still enjoy all of the functionality that comes with our classic leashes.
Proudly handmade in our Vancouver, Canada studio.
A note about length: the 4/5/6ft options are measured with the leash handle clipped. Unclipping the leash to attach it to the handsfree adapter will add approx. 1/2ft to your leash length. For example, a 4ft leash will be 4ft with the handle clipped, and approx. 4 1/2ft with the handle unclipped and attached to your handsfree adapter.
Biothane is a coated webbing material that is strong, flexible and lightweight.
It's also waterproof and doesn't smell, making it extremely easy to care for and clean. This makes it our material of choice for pups that love to swim or get dirty!
We use the "Super Heavy" Biothane for all of our leashes, handsfree adapters, classic collars and martingale collars which has a substantial and luxe feel to it. Our adjustable quick release collars use the "Standard" Biothane.
One of the best things about Biothane is how easy it is to care for and clean. Simply soak your gear in warm soapy water as needed. You can use an old toothbrush to scrub away any stubborn dirt. Rinse away any remaining dirt and soap residue with clean water.
Solid brass hardware naturally oxidizes as it ages. It can leave tarnish marks against the biothane, especially on the lighter colours.
To remove tarnish marks, we recommend using a magic eraser or a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Please ensure to thoroughly rinse your product with soap and water before using your gear again.
While Biothane is easy to clean, it does still get dirty. Please keep in mind that lighter colours will show dirt and tarnish marks more easily, and will require more frequent cleaning to keep looking fresh!
Go handsfree!
Our handsfree adapter converts your traffic handle leash into a waist or shoulder leash.
“I love the craftsmanship of this leash. It's so durable and feels good in my hand. The material is thick and durable. I finally got to use the clip handle the other day when I tied my dog off to the leg of a table. It was awesome not having to unhook her and wrap the leash through. The traffic handle is thoughtfully positioned. Because of how it's made, my dog's foot doesn't get caught in the traffic loop either if I drop the leash. It's awesome. The colors are awesome and the moon charm is a sweet little addition. It's so well made and feels luxurious. My hand doesn't slip or hurt if my dog starts pulling either. No rope burns! It's great!
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 396 reviews.
We love the collar and leash! It’s beautiful and functional.
Cynthia L. 5/5 Verified
It is is a really nice leash stands up to skatejoring with my dog which is nice. I like how thick it is which makes it easier to hold. I do wish there was a three foot version though I like to keep my dog close when hands free and this leash goes to close to the ground for my preference but I am also only 5’5
Max M. 4/5 Verified
Biothane Traffic Handle Dog Leash
Store owner replied: Hi Max, Thanks for the great review! We offer customised lengths so 3ft is possible. Drop us an email if you are ever looking to purchase one and we'd be happy to help.
I love these leashes! Truly the best biothane option I’ve found. I had a different biothane hands free leash but was was wanting a better option so got the 4ft leash with the hands free adapter and I love that the adapter doesn’t tighten around the waist if my dog pulls, and likewise doesn’t get loose all of a sudden which my other one always did. I loved these and the collar so much I decided to also upgrade our everyday 6ft leash and I love that it has a traffic handle on it. I’ve also had a 15ft longline from strange tails for 4years now and it’s still in amazing shape!
Alannah B. 5/5 Verified
We absolutely love our Strange Tails leashes! Would highly recommend them to anyone who asks!
Sarah H. 5/5 Verified
This is everything I've been looking for in a leash combo! I have the 4ft traffic leash with the low handle and the large size hands free adapter. Both in lilac and bubblegum, the colors are exactly as advertised. The large size hands free adapter works perfect for doing an over the shoulder setup, I was even able to add my fanny pack for holding bags and treats. The traffic handle is perfect for crowd control or walking past other dogs. Having the traffic leash and hands free adapter separate has been a game changer compared to other hands free leashes. I'm able to quickly release my pup to run with the easy to clean leash dragging or have her in hand for tricky terrain on hikes. Great quality, will be buying again and again for my dogs.
Mckayla R. 5/5 Verified
Love it!!!
Samantha F. 5/5 Verified
La correa es comoda y manejable en la mano. Me encanta el color. Mi perro merece buena calidad como estos productos.
Awilda R. 5/5 Verified
Good quality, looks gorgeous. I’ve gotten so many compliments on it, my puppy class trainer asked for the link
Chelsey M. 5/5 Verified
I absolutely love our leash! I message strange tails when our had broken and it was luckily covered under warranty and we were able to get it easily replaced!! This is the best leash we’ve had and we love how easy it is to clean and the colors we chose!! Reina approved
Nathalie C. 5/5 Verified
We love it! Norman looks nice with it. Leash is very good qualify- it feels really nice in the hand, and the traffic handle is just right. Although I think the 5ft is a bit too long but it's ok. It works 😁 no biggie. Very good for handling my pup who tends to be all over the place. The colours are beautiful! Thank you!
Adnila B. 5/5 Verified
Beautifully made, easy to clean, and the traffic handle makes it so functional. We are such big fans of SST!
Paige L. 5/5 Verified
Best lead will be buying more in all the colours. Shipping was speedy especially since we are in the UK. Honestly love how versatile the lead is for tethering, connecting to hands free attachement, length adjustment depending on situation. Love it and Betty liked it a little too much since she’s nibbled it 🤭
Phoebe L. 5/5 Verified
I absolutely love it. Beautiful and practical. The multi functionality of the leash is so useful. I find the handle perfect to keep the dog closer to me when needed. While it might be pricier than most leash you can get in pet stores, they don’t compare to this one.
Vickie L. 5/5 Verified
We really love the soft supple feeling of this dog leash. We were gifted one but unfortunately after 4 years of daily use by our 60 lb dog it started developing lots of little cracks. Concerned that it might break while walking our dog, we decided to go ahead and buy a new one. Hoping the new one will last a little longer.
Elizabeth Y. 4/5 Verified
You won’t find a better leash! The hardware and biothane has lasted years on the ones we have and still look new. Our new leash is the same quality. They are durable, easy to clean and beautifully crafted! We are life long customers of StrangeTails now!
Nicole K. 5/5 Verified
I absolutely love this leash! I have some dexterity issues with my hands, so I’m impressed by how easy it is to switch from hands-free mode to a normal leash style. It makes playtime and trail walking ridiculously easy. Aesthetically speaking, the colors are vibrant without being an eyesore, and it’s just so well made that it looks great with any outfit. I have no complaints!
Ash M. 5/5 Verified
The leash with traffic handle is great! I have used it mainly in combination with the hands-free adapter. But it’s really easy to clip/unclip it and use it as a normal leash. There is also al ring at the base, so you can shorten it by half, I use it to tie my dog to places when she can’t enter stores The traffic handle is very handy, especially in stores, busy city streets or when crossing streets. I do find 6 ft a little short on ‘normal’ walks, in places where I don’t feel the need to keep my dog as close. But the leash is perfect for running errands, when I’m in de city or for walks from the car to an off leash place.
Rebecca E. 4/5 Verified
Love the hands free and traffic handle lease. The quality is excellent and they look beautiful. I take my dog everywhere and it makes it so much easier when we are shopping.
Constance D. 5/5 Verified
I recently bought the Strange Tails dog leash with the traffic handle, and I’m really impressed with the quality. It feels sturdy, well-made, and comfortable to hold, even on longer walks. The traffic handle is a great feature for keeping my dog close in busy areas, and it gives me a lot more control when I need it. You can tell this leash is built to last. Definitely a great purchase and one I’d recommend to other dog owners.
Shannon D. 5/5 Verified
I am so happy with my purchase! I bought the biothane traffic handle leash in seafoam with terracotta handles (5/8” width and 6’ length) and also the hands-free leash adapter in terracotta with seafoam accents. I love how durable and well made everything is. And the colours are amazing. I will definitely get more!
Karin R. 5/5 Verified
I love the length of the leash but also how I can shorten it if needed. It attaches so nice to the hands free device. It is also really beautiful and I love the colours that I chose. As a bonus it took a lot quicker to arrive in Australia than I thought. It’s super easy to clean and maintain. I love it so much.
Jacinda D. 5/5 Verified
Beautiful, unique and love the customization. Good quality — holding up against my piranha pup.
Cayley L. 5/5 Verified
Really great well made leash. I was a bit worried the clip on the handle would interfere with how I hold a leash and I would accidentally unclip it, but it is very comfortable to hold and the clip in on in a way that makes accidentally unclipping it very hard.
Allison S. 5/5 Verified
This is our second leash from Shop Strange Tails and it won’t be our last! They are durable, easy to clean, and so lightweight. Maple and Minnow love them!
Paige L. 5/5 Verified
we absolutely love Strange Tails Gear!! we have two sets because the colours are too cute, we couldn’t pick one. A big priority with our Malamute/ Shepherd is to have strong and durable gear and these leashes are amazing! they’ve seen it all - hiking, swimming, puppy training and have held strong. I’ve never had to worry about the leashes breaking even with pulling or hiking, and the fact they wipe clean is a life saver! For something your dog is going to wear everyday these are well worth it. I highly recommend Strange Tails as this is the highest quality equipment we’ve found.
Muirenn F. 5/5 Verified
This is the most beautiful leash I have ever owned. Thank you!!
Lauren W. 5/5 Verified
I purchased two 6 ft leashes with the high traffic handles for my pups. These leashes are beautiful and incredibly well made. I’ve been using them for about 6 months and they are holding up great, and both my dogs can pull hard at times. I was particularly pleased how well the high traffic handles held up on a walk where my dogs discovered a mile and became a bit frenzied. I was able to use the high traffic handles to pull my dogs off the mole so it could scurry to safety. For reference, my bigger dog is 76lbs and incredibly strong. I was really impressed that the handles didn’t break. I also particularly like the hardware used for the clasp to connect the leash to the collars as I find it easier to open than the hardware on many big box store leashes. I appreciate the vibrant colors of the leashes and that they wipe clean (and don’t stink!). Now there are two things that I think take getting used to with these leashes that I imagine are common across biothane leashes, and should not be considered a mark against these high quality leashes. The first, is that these leashes are a little heavy compared to nylon leashes. The weight difference did surprise me. The second thing, is that the leash handles are a little cold and stiff in cold weather. So, I do find them a little unpleasant to handle when the temps are below freezing. However, I might try making like a padded cloth handle wrap to help with that. Overall, good purchase.
Gwynne L. 5/5 Verified
We absolutely looove our traffic handle leash & hands free attachment. Everything about the whole system is so well thought out, it genuinely makes me happy every time I use it. Already want more colours ☺️
Suraya C. 5/5 Verified
The picture does not do this leash justice! It is absolutely gorgeous, incredibly well made, and extremely sturdy! I had been eyeing up the leash and hands free adapter for ages and Im so glad I finally did it! I will recommend this leash until the end of time!
Taylor C. 5/5 Verified
Great leash and hands-free adapter! Perfect for cold, rainy walks when you’ve got an umbrella in one hand and poo bags in the other… and still need a leash!
Ranmeng L. 5/5 Verified
The only leash I use now. Love the length at 4 feet, and the colors we chose we get compliments while out walking. It’s held up strong with no issues and it’s super easy to wipe clean making it always look new. Very happy with it.
Deanna G. 5/5 Verified
I love this leash and hands free set! It was on my “to buy” list for a while so I made sure to take advantage of the Black Friday sale! I have even used the hands free attachment as a leash quickly after an off leash hike just to get her back to the car safely, it was so nice to wear my “leash” but not feel bulky or like leashes were dangling everywhere during the hike.
Adam B. 5/5 Verified
Love it, the colors are what I wanted ❤️
Lilah M. 5/5 Verified
Love my leash and hands free adapter in Cedar and Tangerine, it’s very well made and I love it’s made by a Canadian small business as I love to support them as much as possible. The colours are *chefs kiss! May have to save up for a matching collar in the future!
Jennifer B. 5/5 Verified
This leash is exactly what I was looking for for my 60lb dog. The biothane material is sturdy and easy to clean. The 3/4-inch width feels comfortable to hold for a medium/large pup. The brass clips work well so far and add a nice accent. I really like the low traffic handle position works for my bigger dog. The 5 ft length is great for everyday use in open spaces though it could feel a bit too long for city walks or runs. The great thing is that the leash can also be shortened. The terracotta and moss color combo is perfect for us. I also picked up a matching hands-free adapter and a matching 1-inch collar and everything ties together so nicely. Love it! It works great for our needs.
Merissa V. 5/5 Verified
Love it!
Julia H. 5/5 Verified
Love this leash! The fact that it’s waterproof is amazing, I’m not 100% confident in my dog’s recall but I can let it drag through the mud and clean it off easily after.
Neesa M. 5/5 Verified
This leash is fantastic! The quality is excellent! Sturdy clasps, durable material, and it feels really well made. The colours are beautiful and stylish, and the traffic handle is such a smart added feature for extra control on walks. Indie is definitely the envy of all the other dogs in the neighbourhood! Highly recommend.
Amanda S. 5/5 Verified
Love ❤️ j’aime beaucoup très bien fait et le collier est facile à enlever j’aime que j’ai pas besoin de tenir la laisse et mon chien est beau avec son collier orange
Carole B. 5/5 Verified
This is my third strange tails leash and I love it! It's super durable and easy to clean, the traffic handle is nice if you're navigating busier spaces and the hands-free set is really easy to use. We added extra length so that it can function as a double line, and a regular walking line when clipped on 1/2 length. The new colour; sage, matches very well with our lilac/terracotta handsfree.
Carmen K. 5/5 Verified