For those moments you need your dog right here, right now. The BioThane® traffic handle clips on for instant close control — vet waiting rooms, lift queues, crowded shared paths.

Sometimes a 1.2m lead is half a metre too much. Traffic handles solve the gap: a short, sturdy grip that lets you bring your dog in tight without choking up on your normal lead or fumbling with a slip.

Clip the trigger snap straight onto your dog's harness or collar D-ring and you've got an instant short-control handle for tight spaces. It's a favourite with owners of larger or more excitable breeds, reactive dogs in training, and anyone who walks somewhere unpredictable — busy markets, cafés, multi-dog vet visits.

Like every Whinny and Co lead, it's hand-made in 16mm BioThane® — waterproof, wipe-clean, and built for years of grab-and-go use.

FAQs:

Q: What is a traffic handle used for?

A traffic handle is a short lead grip that gives you close control of your dog in busy or unpredictable situations — near roads, in vet clinics, in crowded public spaces, or when passing other dogs on a narrow path.

Q: Do I need a traffic handle if my lead already has one built in?

Not necessarily — but a separate handle is useful if you usually walk on a long line or no-handle long line and want a clip-on option for short stretches of close control without changing leads.

Q: Which dogs benefit most from a traffic handle?

Larger breeds, reactive dogs in training, dogs that pull near distractions, and any dog whose owner regularly navigates crowded spaces. It's also handy for senior dogs who need light, steady guidance.

Quick Specs:

• Width: 16mm
• Material: Genuine USA BioThane® — waterproof, odour-proof, wipeable
• Hardware: Solid metal trigger snap; four finish options (Black, Brass, Rose Gold, Gun Metal)
• Colours: 31 (see dropdown)
• Made: By hand in Te Awamutu, Waikato

Care & Safety: Wipes clean with a damp cloth. Not chew-proof — please don't leave your dog unattended with their lead.

Please note leashes are not chew proof, we do not recommend leaving your dog alone with their leash