Product Care & Inspection

Routine Cleaning

  1. Detach the leash from the dog and remove loose dirt.

  2. Wipe the handle and hardware with a soft damp cloth and mild soap.

  3. Spot-clean the rope with cool or lukewarm water and mild soap. Do not soak moving hardware unless instructions expressly permit it.

  4. Rinse soap residue from cleaned surfaces.

  5. Air dry fully in a ventilated area away from direct heat and prolonged intense sunlight.

Do Not

  • Machine wash or machine dry unless the product label expressly permits it.

  • Use bleach, solvents, harsh disinfectants, abrasive cleaners, oils, or unapproved lubricants.

  • Place in a dishwasher, oven, microwave, or on a heater.

  • Paint, dye, cut, sew, melt, disassemble, or modify any component.

Inspection Checklist

Area

What to Check

Remove from Service When

Rope

Cuts, flat spots, pulled fibers, glazing, fraying, chewing, discoloration from chemicals.

Any structural damage, exposed core, deep abrasion, or uncertain integrity.

Handle / grip

Cracks, tears, looseness, deformation, contamination.

Grip is loose, cracked, or cannot be held securely.

Brake / button

Smooth engagement and release; no sticking, grinding, or irregular travel.

Mechanism jams, slips, binds, or behaves unpredictably.

Stoppers / sleeves

Secure placement, no splitting or movement.

Loose, torn, displaced, or damaged.

Clip / swivel / hardware

Full closure, alignment, smooth swivel, no sharp edges, cracks, bending, or corrosion.

Gate does not fully close; hardware is bent, cracked, heavily worn, or corroded.

Stitching / connections

No loose, cut, stretched, or missing stitches; no separation.

Any separation or compromised connection.


Storage

Store clean, completely dry, loosely arranged, and away from pets, children, direct sunlight, chemicals, sharp objects, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Do not store under prolonged tension.

Replacement

Replace the product whenever inspection reveals damage or function is uncertain, regardless of age. Product life varies with frequency, dog behavior, load, environment, maintenance, and storage. A warranty period is not a safe-use-life guarantee.