Mini or Standard?Here's how to choose.

Charles explains the difference between our Standard and Mini leashes, and which one fits your dog.

Choose your size

4.8 from 598 reviewsLifetime guarantee, even covers chewingHand-assembled in Phoenix

Two questions

Choose your size

Answer two questions and we'll show you the right leash. Standard and Mini cost the same at every length.

What kind of leash?

How much does your dog weigh?

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Your leash

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Mini Clip Leash

For dogs under 30 lb. 7mm anchor cord with a smaller clip, about 50% lighter, that works better with smaller collars.

$29.996 ftSame price as Standard

Shop the Mini Clip Leash

Lifetime guarantee, even covers chewingFree shipping over $150

Standard Clip Leash

For dogs 30 lb and up. 10.5mm dynamic climbing rope that holds over 4,000 lb, with our full-size clip.

$29.996 ftSame price as Mini

Shop the Standard Clip Leash

Lifetime guarantee, even covers chewingFree shipping over $150

Mini Slip Leash

The slip leash that fits smaller dogs. 7mm anchor cord, leash and collar in one.

$44.996 ft

Shop the Mini Slip Leash

Lifetime guarantee, even covers chewingFree shipping over $150

Both sizes fit your dog

Slip leashes work differently: a dog 30 lb and up can use either one. Same price, so pick the rope you prefer.

Standard Slip Leash

Thicker 10.5mm climbing rope. Holds over 4,000 lb.

$44.996 ft Shop

Mini Slip Leash

Thinner 7mm cord. A favorite with trainers.

$44.996 ft Shop

Lifetime guarantee, even covers chewingFree shipping over $150

The difference

Standard vs Mini, side by side

Both ropes are incredibly strong. As long as the rope isn't damaged, you and your dog won't be able to break it. The Mini gets a smaller, lighter clip that works better with smaller collars.

Clip leashes · dogs 30 lb and up

Standard

The leash that started it all.

Rope: 10.5mm climbing rope
Holds: Over 4,000 lb
Clip: Full-size snap clip

Clip leashes · dogs under 30 lb

Mini

Made for smaller collars.

Rope: 7mm anchor cord
Holds: Over 2,400 lb
Clip: About 50% lighter

Slip leashes

Big dog? Either slip leash works

Clip leashes split at 30 lb. Slip leashes don't: smaller dogs use the Mini Slip, and bigger dogs can use either the Standard or the Mini.

"Many trainers exclusively use the mini slip leash. They feel they can provide more precise feedback to the dog with a thinner rope. Also, it's a lot easier to do a figure 8 configuration around the dog's snout."

Charles, founder

Dog with a slip leash tied in a figure 8 around the snout — A figure 8 around the snout

Larry, an 80 lb dog and Mountain Dog chief product tester

Larry, 80 lb

Our chief product tester. Charles trusts a Mini Slip to keep them connected on their daily walks.

Standard or Mini

What every Mountain Dog leash shares

These are true of every leash we make, Standard or Mini.

Phoenix

Assembled by hand in our factory.

Upcycled

Made with upcycled rope.

3-ton press

Every loop closed with an aluminum clamp.

Pile of colorful Mountain Dog climbing-rope leashes

Since 2009

We've never had an undamaged loop fail.

Lifetime guaranteeIt even covers chewing.

From customers

What owners say

4.8 average from 598 reviews

Mini

"I tested the Hands-Free Mini Clip Leash, Red, for my 8 lb yorkie-poo on our trip to Yosemite. It was better than expected!"

Agatha L. · Hands-Free Mini Clip Leash

Mini

"Love mountain dog products! The hands free and thinner slip lease is really nice and light in the hand."

Krystle R. · Hands-Free Mini Slip Leash

Standard

"I ordered two of these to hook to my campervan so Walter, the GSP, has plenty of room to roam around pointing at the squirrels and chipmunks… I'm impressed with the quality of all aspects of the leashes."

Sue K. · Standard Clip Leash