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Inventor Adam Slank with his dog Bruce Wayne. His D-LEASH has 3 recorded SAVES, meaning it was used in a critical instance.
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Adam Slank
President and Inventor
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About D-Leash
When I bought my first dog (a German Shepherd), I began to look at the K-9 marketplace for training that fit my needs and I was immediately drawn to the professional working dogs of our military and law enforcement. But after observing these professionals doing an awkward two-hand disconnect, I knew there had to be a faster way to un-hook a dog. I imagined that there must be some way to release a dog with the hand that's holding the leash, from the handle end of the leash. It would need to be secure, strong, light, flexible, yet also easy to operate.
The following weekend I was doing some skydiving, and as I was checking over my parachute one last time before I jumped from the plane, (always a good idea), I placed my hand on the riser hardware and immediately thought of my dog. Parachute gear became my inspiration, I was fixated on being able to "cut away" my dog like I've done with malfunctioned canopies. I still had no idea what I was getting myself into.
During my R&D, I knew that a typical parachute ring type assembly* wouldn't respond to the relatively small load of a K-9 (Parachute release mechanisms will release under a 10,000 lbs. force), but something similar could provide an easy to activate release. I had confidence that it would be incredibly strong and secure, yet simple to release no matter how hard the dog could pull.
At the time, I knew little about professional K-9 training. So I got together with Jeff Manning, a champion Schutzhund trainer and well know K-9 professional involved with German Shepherds. He would trouble-shoot our design and educate our engineers about the dogs and the dog handlers. He's been an asset to the team.
It's been a long process, but I'm now proud to present the D-LEASH to both civilian and professional K-9 handlers. I guarantee it will exceed your expectations.
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