A dog who lunges at a squirrel puts a surprising amount of force through your shoulder, and a lead with no give in it passes every bit of that straight to you and to the dog's chest. The elasticated bungee section here takes the sharpest part out of that jolt, stretching briefly before the webbing goes tight, which is easier on your arm and easier on a dog who has just spotted a cat across the road.

The webbing measures 2.5cm wide and 140cm long, with a padded handle at the end and a second padded handle set low near the clip. That lower handle is the part most owners end up using most: take hold of it at a kerb, passing another dog, or in a narrow doorway, and your dog is at your side instantly without you having to wind the lead round your fist. Reflective stitching runs along the webbing for early mornings and dark evenings.

• Elasticated bungee section absorbs sudden lunges
• Webbing measures 2.5cm wide by 140cm long
• Two padded handles, one at the end and one by the clip
• Reflective stitching for low-light walks
• Five colours: black, sky blue, orange, rose red and grass green

Being straight about the anti-pull claim. A bungee lead makes pulling more comfortable, it does not stop it, and some dogs learn that leaning into the stretch still gets them forward. Treat it as a shock absorber and a control aid rather than a training tool. The length is also fixed at 140cm: the shorter grip comes from the second handle, not from adjusting anything. Always clip a bungee lead to a well-fitted harness rather than a collar, measured at the chest girth behind the front legs.

Who it's for: Owners of strong, sturdy dogs who want the jolt taken out of everyday walks and a close grip on hand for kerbs and busy pavements.