Mackenzie Trail Runner Handsfree Dog Leash
Mackenzie Trail Runner Handsfree Dog Leash
Mackenzie Trail Runner Handsfree Dog Leash
Mackenzie Trail Runner Handsfree Dog Leash
Mackenzie Trail Runner Handsfree Dog Leash
Mackenzie Trail Runner Handsfree Dog Leash
Mackenzie Trail Runner Handsfree Dog Leash
Mackenzie Trail Runner Handsfree Dog Leash

Mackenzie Trail Runner Handsfree Dog Leash

Sale price$110.00 NZD

The most versatile leash — handmade in NZ from high-strength rope, it adjusts from 0.5 to 3.0m for hands-free or handheld use, with self-locking adjusters and secure carabiners.

Leash Style:Standard with Traffic Handle
Pickup available at Arctic Sammy Usually ready in 24 hours

Mackenzie Trail Runner Handsfree Dog Leash

Standard with Traffic Handle

Arctic Sammy

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

65 Kaitorete Drive
CAN
Lincoln 7608
New Zealand

+64276481143

Lifetime Warranty

Lifetime Warranty — Really?

Yes — we mean it! Our gear is built to last, and we stand behind it with a lifetime warranty on all products used as intended. That means normal use, not chew time — as every dog owner knows, a determined pup can shred just about anything!

If your dog decides to turn their leash or collar into a snack, it won’t be covered under warranty — but don’t worry, we do offer repairs for chewed gear. Just email us at mail@arcticsammy.co.nz and we’ll help you out.

We’ll always cover any manufacturing faults or material defects for the expected life of the product.

Please note: Toys, LED Dog Light, and ID Tags are excluded from our lifetime warranty.

Shipping

NEW ZEALAND

  • Standard Shipping NZ: $3.50NZD for small items under 50 grams.Please allow 1-3 business days.
  • Standard Shipping NZ: $6.50NZD for all other items.Please allow 1-3 business days.
  • Rural Shipping NZ: $11.50NZD.Please allow 3-7 business days.
  • Free Shipping NZ: for orders over 130NZD.Please allow 1-3 business days.

AUSTRALIA

  • Express Shipping Australia (DHL): $14.50AUD. Please allow 2-4 business days (shipped with DHL Express)
  • FREE Express Shipping Australia (DHL): FREE for orders above $199AUD. Please allow 3-5 business days (shipped with DHL Express)

HONG KONG
Express Shipping $25.00NZD with DHL Express. Please allow 5-7 business days.

ASIA
Express Shipping $25.00NZD with DHL Express. Please allow 5-7 business days.

USA & CANADA
Express Shipping $25.00NZD with DHL Express. Please allow 5-10 business days.

** For shipments to the United States, any applicable tariffs, customs duties, taxes, or import fees are the responsibility of the customer and must be paid before delivery. If a customer refuses to pay these charges and the shipment is returned to Arctic Sammy, all costs incurred as a result of the return—including, but not limited to, return shipping, customs duties, tariffs, brokerage fees, storage fees, handling charges, and any other associated costs—will be deducted from the order value. Any remaining balance, if applicable, will be refunded once the returned shipment has been received and processed.**

UK
Express Shipping $25.00NZD with DHL Express. Please allow 5-10 business days. 

EUROPE
Express Shipping $25.00NZD with DHL Express. Please allow5-10 business days.

ALL OTHER DESTINATIONS
Express Shipping $30.00NZD with DHL Express. Please allow 5-10 business days 

 

We will email you a confirmation within one business day after your order is dispatched. Watch out for this email so you can track the progress of your order.

Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that you will receive your package within the time frame expected. Estimated delivery times are to be used as a guide only and commence from the date of dispatch (make sure you watch out for that dispatch email). Arctic Sammy does not hold responsibility for damaged, lost or stolen packages.

Please note... As the recipient, you are liable for all import duties, customs and local sales taxes levied by the country you are shipping to; payment of these maybe necessary to release your order from customs on arrival. Arctic Sammy will not be held liable for any fees or taxes you may incur or if your product is seized by customs. We advise that you are familiar with your package destination’s import duty, customs and local sales taxes, as well as it’s rules and regulations for importing foreign goods and products. If a delivery attempt has been made and the item was not collected and has been returned to us, you will be required to pay the re-delivery fee and the duty tax for re-import of the purchased items. If the duty tax is more then the value of the purchased items, we will abandon the package.

Please allow up to 3-4 business days for all items purchased through a sale to be packaged and shipped.

All New Zealand orders will be shipped with New Zealand Post. You will receive an email confirmation within one business day of your order being dispatched.

All international orders will be shipped with either DHL Express or FedEx, depending on the shipping option selected.

Once we hand your order over to DHL/ FedEx, you’ll receive a tracking number so you can follow it every step of the way. DHL/ Fedex will deliver your parcel to your country and hand it over to your local postal service for final delivery if you live outside major cities. You can track your package all the way to your doorstep.

Features

The Most Versatile Leash

Wear it around your waist, shoulder, or both. Hands-free, handheld, short, or long — one leash does it all.

Built for Any Terrain

From coffee runs to mountain hikes, this leash is ready for it all. Weather-resistant, strong, and comfortable to use — perfect for city streets, muddy trails, sandy beaches, and everything in between.

Fully Adjustable

From 0.5 m to 3.0 m — no set lengths, just smooth, quick adjustments to get the perfect length every time.

Arctic Sammy Handsfree Dog Leash

Strength You Can Trust

NZ-made climbing rope with a break load of up to 550kg. Handmade with care by our small team for gear you can rely on in any adventure.

Made For

Everyday Walks

Hiking

Camping

Travel

Training

Everyday Walks

Hiking

Camping

Travel

Training

Why the Right Leash Matters

Which size is right for me?

Choosing the right leash isn’t just about style—it’s about comfort, control, and safety for both you and your dog. That’s why our Handsfree Leash comes in two carefully designed versions to suit different needs.

• Standard – Made for medium to large breeds, this version offers extra strength and durability without compromising on comfort. It features a large auto-lock carabiner for added security, ensuring your dog stays safely connected to you.

Think: Husky, Golden Retriever, Boxer, Rottweiler, Labrador, German Shepherd.

• Light – Built for smaller breeds, this lighter version keeps things easy to handle without unnecessary bulk. It comes with a small screw-lock carabiner, providing a secure yet lightweight option for your petite pup.

Think: Cocker Spaniel, Spitz, Cavoodle, Dachshund, Mini Schnauzer, French Bulldog, King Charles Cavalier, Fox Terrier, Pug.

We recommend choosing your leash based on the size and strength of your dog to ensure the best walking experience for both of you. Whether you’ve got a powerful puller or a petite explorer, we’ve got the perfect fit.

  • 5 stars: 386 (93%)
  • 4 stars: 23 (6%)
  • 3 stars: 4 (1%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
Some of the reviews shown are from related products the merchant grouped with this one.
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S.F. (Gisborne, NZ)
Dog Breed: Border Collie mix
Dog's weight: 22kg
Ohau Trail Runner Handsfree Dog Leash

Great leash. Such good quality, it looks like it will last a very long time. I find the traffic handle so helpful when near roads, people or when I need more control. Handsfree is great for training and treats. Beautiful vibrant colour. Auto lock carabiner is helpful with a wriggly puppy. A really big bonus is how easily adjustable the length is, can be nice and long for sniffy walks. Stoked with the leash.

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Trish (Auckland, NZ)
Dog Breed: mini schnauzer cross
Dog's weight: 7kg
Waihi Trail Runner and hands free leash with martingale collar

I purchased this for my small dog. I used this leash and collar for first time yesterday on a half hour walk. Very good design and the system works well for me as I have arthritic hands and wrists. The short lead with handle is also very handy and good length of lead when needed, easy to operate.

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Holly Y (Dunedin, NZ)
Dog Breed: Border Collie
Dog's weight: 16kg
The best lead I’ve owned!

I’m so glad I invested in this lead, it’s the best thing for our wee border collie pup as I’m hands free and can train him while walking and keeping his attention. Such high quality and can tell it’s going to last for ages!

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Frederica Roemer (Auckland, NZ)
Dog Breed: Staffy/collie/lab x
Dog's weight: 23
Awesome lead!

We love this lead!

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Victoria Leonard
Dog Breed: Border Collie Cross
Dog's weight: 23kg
Great solid quality piece of gear

You can feel the quality of this gear straight away, it's strong but comfortable to hold (although the knot on the handle sometimes digs into me when it's wrapped around my hips and puppy pulls which hurts.). I love that I can length and shorten it although this can be difficult to do sometimes as it tightens so much, is there a trick to this? Overall this is a great quality and I would reccomended to others. I was hoping this might be the only lead I'd need and eventually I probably will be but I'm finding since my rescue pup still needs boundaries and training that the long lead (pictured) is also needed and about to get a short leash for training.

Thank you so much for your lovely review, Victoria!

If the knot is digging into you, you can simply undo it—it’s not needed for the strength of the leash. 😊 I’ve also sent you an email about the adjusters, as I wasn’t quite sure what you meant. They’re designed to lock under tension so the leash can’t tighten around your waist, but once the tension is released, they should slide easily.
It sounds like you’ve got a great training setup with both the hands-free leash and a long line. Wishing you and your rescue pup all the very best! 🐾
Your AS Team

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J Currie (Auckland, NZ)
Dog Breed: Golden Doodle
Dog's weight: 27kg
Matai and his owners best friend

There is nothing like having control over your 9-month-old, excitable, adorable goldendoodle, Matai, when walking past cyclists, prams, little children, and dogs. The Benmore Trail Runner Handfree Dog leash gave us perfect control and made our walk through the Rotorua Redwoods so much more enjoyable.

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Anna S (Auckland, NZ)
Dog Breed: Collie Whippet Cross (we think!)
Dog's weight: 24kg
Great leash!

Love this leash, it feels strong and sturdy and very well made. Hands free is great, especially when running or there's just a lot going on! The weight of the rope is great, as are the carabiner clips, and the traffic loop handle is used more times than I thought it would be, great for keeping the dog close when required. Worth every cent.

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brooke rintoul (Melbourne, AU)
Dog Breed: American Staffy
Dog's weight: 37kgs
Perfect leash

Perfect leash to use in many ways. Love being able to have it hands free when we are walking and even training.

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Helle (Auckland, NZ)
Absolutely love this hands free leash

Absolutely love this hands free leash.
The traffic handle is great and being able to adjust the length of the leash is super useful.
Added bonus is that I don’t feel like my arm is getting pulled off when my puppy pulls the lead, because it’s around my waist.
The carabiner also makes it super easy to tie the leash up when out at cafes or other places

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Amy (Sydney, AU)
Dog Breed: Labrador X
Dog's weight: 25kg
Highly recommend

Hands down the best hands free leash we've used! Versatile, comfortable, super durable, and it looks good too. Unique system makes adjusting length quick and easy even when on the move

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Bex Kelly (Auckland, NZ)
Dog Breed: Husky english pointer and a lab cross
Dog's weight: Both over 30kg
My go to lead

Whether its a quick walk or a long one this is my go to lead. So many useful options, mine is paired up with the double lead. Allowing control and secure walking.

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Anthony (Perth, AU)
Dog Breed: Labrador X
Dog's weight: 30kg
Hands Free with a baby

Love the hands free leash for walking the dog while pushing the pram. Adjustable length means I can either keep him close when walking on busy roads or let him roam and sniff in quiet areas. Coupled with the matching collar & slide on dog tag it is the best combo I own.
Traffic handle is great for crossing roads, but my dog always manages to put his front paw through it when lead is clipped to his collar. I ended up cable tying the traffic handle to about half the size and the its no longer an issue. (See photo, this may be very specific to my dog's long neck and legs haha)

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Sophie Mercer (Melbourne, AU)
Dog Breed: Golden Cavalier
Dog's weight: 18kg
Amazing leash

This is such a versatile leash. I bought this for my golden cavalier and have been able to use for heel training and to give more space when on the trail and sniff walks. It’s been thrown on the muddy ground a few times and has definitely shown itself to be of good quality and comes up easy when washed. I have a very strong dog so the leash going around the waist helps me stabilise on trails and also gives me flexibility to keep my hands free. The only issue I have is the traffic handle. I’m shorter than average height and my puppy’s legs can get caught in it when walking mainly because I’m short so it’s not held at the right angle. So I’ve used a Velcro strap to keep it tighter as needed. I would still have one of these in every colour!

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Nathan Eggleton (Auckland, NZ)
Dog Breed: Grey
Dog's weight: 34kg
Perfect lead for my Greyhound

The Benmore Trail Runner Handsfree Leash is a game changer.
With a strong 3 year old Greyhound walking has never been easier.
It is truly the best leash I have ever owned.
Very good quality and best of all New Zealand made.

C
Cindy Gunawan (Wellington, NZ)
Dog Breed: Labrador
Dog's weight: 35 kgs
Love it!

This leash is incredibly versatile — I can wear it long or short, hands-free or not, and it's great for attaching to poles when needed. The grip is solid and the build quality is impressive. My 11-month-old, 35kg puppy loves to bite his leash (his way of telling me where he wants to go!), and while his old leashes frayed quickly, this one is holding up beautifully. The only thing we're still getting used to is the twist carabiner — my husband and I find it a little tricky to use — but I understand the design rationale and it's definitely not a dealbreaker. Highly recommend for big, strong dogs!

J
Jo Mortimer (Auckland, NZ)
Dog Breed: Heeler x whippet
Dog's weight: 22kg
Excellent product & customer service

Doggos are really enjoying their new hands-free lead and I’m finding walking/training much easier having my hands free to dispense treats etc. The handle is especially useful when needed to get a bit of control.

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Wessel (Wellington, NZ)
Dog Breed: Border Collie
Dog's weight: 21 kilo
Perfect for running

This leash is great. I have to admit I had doubts but all the positive reviews convinced me and I did not regret my choice. The leash is easy to wrap around the waste and does not slip down (which I was worried about). The length of the leash is perfect to give Sammie some freedom but it is also easy for me to hold the leash a bit tighter if we running next to a busy road. Sammie is 13 months now and we just started with very short runs but I with this leash we can go for longer runs and trail runs.

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Anonymous
Dog Breed: Giant Schauzer
Dog's weight: 26 kg
Great product

This handsfree leash is great it provide when with more security when I am talking my enthusiastic Giant Schnauzer for a walk. While giving her more freedom to explore and sniff! The traffic hand is a great safety feature.

MOST COMMON QUESTIONS

We have developed a shortening system which gives you the freedom to adjust the length to (almost) anything you like - within seconds you can go from long to short. Check out our Youtube channel to learn more.

You can walk your dog hands free with a collar or harness, whatever option works best for you.

Unfortunately, no. You know, just like us, that dogs can chew through anything they put their mind to. The good news is: In most cases, we can repair your leash! Just send us a message and we will sort it out for you.

Yes you can! All our metal parts are either made of stainless steel or aluminium and are rust proof. We recommend giving your leash a quick rinse after a good swim to avoid long term corrosion.

Yes it is! In fact, it is a very safe way of walking a not yet trustworthy dog as you are not running the risk of dropping the leash. On top, you have both hands free to use treats and hand signals during your training.

You can contact us through our contact page! We will be happy to assist you.