We tested out our new Speed Release on the weekend at the FastCAT trial. As we go through life, we often find out about new and interesting things we might be able to use. At our FastCAT Nationals in December we first heard about this new thing to release dogs. Mom did some research and found out where to get one.
Until now, we have been bringing two slip leads for each of us to FastCAT – one to release us and one to catch us. On the release end, it is a lot of work for the release person. We are often a bit nuts, squirming and trying to get going but the releaser has to not only hold onto us but get the slip lead over our head and toss it off to the side.
This speed release is great for control and ease of releasing. For those of us who are taller it is really nice as it fastens to our collar and doesn’t give us room to pull the human around. Mom took this shot of Olivia while they walked to the start line. The secret to the release is the yellow/green release cord.
Once we are at the start line, the person who is releasing us keeps hold of us with the big handle and puts a human paw on the release cord.
When the hunt master says, “Tally Ho”! The release human pulls the cord while still holding onto the leash handle, and the piece holding the collar pops open and the dog is off to the races. It is super simple to use, keeps the dog under control until she is released, and there is no leash mess to toss out of the way.
We are super thankful Mom got one of these for us. They are not cheap, but we share ours between the three of us (next year four with Nelson) and it makes it so nice for people who release us. Mom is always a catcher, so she doesn’t get to use it but it but we are still glad we have it.
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we have such a leash too. it is da Befreiungsleine in german and with one push the leash and the collar are off and we start like da rockets…
The collar stays on with ours, but the leash part is off with one pull of the cord and we dash to the finish line!
What a fancy leash that is! We have never seen one of these before.
We first heard about it in Florida. I think they are more in the south. Up here we still haven’t seen one.
That is realy cool and so practical for you running gals! Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
It’s ideal for FastCAT!
How cool! Bet it improves your time, too!
Olivia and I had some good times, so maybe it does help a bit.
Amazing! Tail wags for finding such a wonderful release. Yay! XOXO Sparkle
It sounds simple, but a bad release is no good. This makes it all easier.
I didn’t know about these. You are always on the cutting edge of things. Good for you.
Have a fabulous Thankful Thursday. Scritches all around and my best to your wonderful mom. ♥
We stumbled onto it down south. Of course, Mom had to get one to try out.
wow! you are real professional doggies with a ‘know how’ Mom ~
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
It makes sense, so we got one to try and since we can all use it, it is a good thing.
I’ve never heard of such a thing, they sound brilliant.
It is a great idea!
Very cool
It is super cool and makes life easier for the releaser.
Very nice and professional.
Ohhh yay for new stuffs that work.
Guess what I saw today on the way home from the grocery store? I lady/maybe a nanny with 5 little kiddlets under 4 years old.
All of them had on a harness thingie and all of them were a lead. I don’t know it if was rapid release but OMDS…
Hugs Cecilia
That sounds like a nightmare! Hope it was a no release so none of them get lost!
That leash is quite smart! Have fun today and every day!
It’s so simple, yet a wonderful idea!
Sounds like a wonderful way to help make the humans job a bit easier!
xoxo,
Rosy, Jakey and Sunny
And it helps us get going too!
What a neat gadget, i’m glad it’s working for you!
We are really happy we have it now that we know how well it works.
Glad it worked well for y’all!
It is super easy and I think we can take off better too.
As a leash wrangle/retriever for agility contests, this would be a godsend. What a brilliant idea!
Now that you mention it, I get we could use it when Olivia starts competing in agility! Brilliant idea!