I first saw the belay leash on the Ranch with Grisha - it seemed like it would work well with my Great Pyrenees who had his head on a swivel. This webinar and the leash handling webinar with Grisha and Mike added to my understanding of the mechanics. The belay leash with the roller carabiner is absolutely the best thing for for Fred, who now walks calmly on a loose and realizes there isn't an ax murdered around every corner.

I work with clients to train their dogs to not pull on the leash, but it's a process and can take time. This innovative technique will allow my clients to safely walk their dogs while their dog is learning how to walk on a loose leash. I'm guessing they will continue to use these techniques, even when their dog doesn't pull as much. I also really like how it gives multiple options for different dogs with different types of pulling behaviors. It will give clients peace of mind, knowing they can keep themselves and their dogs safe on walks. Thank you Grisha!

Went for our first walk using the belay with a 23ft leash (very large, very fast dog and his used-to long-line length). My dog weighs almost the same as I do and for the first time, I was not afraid all the time that I would fall if he bolts suddenly. Still training my leash-handling-skills, but it makes it so much easier to practice and I feel more confident and able to keep us safe - thank you so much for this incredible idea! Your teaching is really giving my dog the freedom to just be a dog and not live on a work-or-off-to-bed-schedule <3

Today's instruction was excellent!!! It was so helpful to start from scratch and show step by step how to put the equipment together and how to use it. It was the first time I had tried the equipment so really had no idea how to start. Thank you so much for the videos and the demonstrations!!

Can't wait to get my belt together and start some serious practice. Your explanation was great and also good to see what others are using, lots of good ideas!

You can't possibly make all the mistakes yourself, so coming together and asking questions, trying out the skills can provides such a richer experience than one can do learning on your own.

I have a reactive dog that until now I wouldn't consider attaching the leash to her back harness buckle, too much power behind her fear of other dogs. I am looking forward to using the belay while doing my BAT training. Just knowing that I can control her should she become reactive will allow me to maintain a relaxed state of mind while we walk and she explores her space.