The Buddy Hands-Free Dog Leash Connector by DoggyRide Allows Dog Owners to Go for a Stroll and Explore the Outdoors When Hiking, Biking, Walking or Jogging with Their Dog, Hands-Free

    SNOQUALMIE, WA, June 01, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dutch Dog Design's DoggyRide line of market-leading dog bike trailers, dog strollers, dog joggers and related products is proud to announce one of its new products, the Buddy hands-free dog leash connector. This allows for dog owners to enjoy spending quality time outdoors with their dog, hands-free.

The Buddy is a simply designed and easy to use product. It consists of a bungee loop, central connector and carabiner clip. The bungee material allows for shock absorption from a dog that might have become a bit excited by a scampering squirrel, while still keeping the owner safe.

No need to worry about juggling a dog leash, coffee and cell phone in merely two hands. The Buddy hands-free leash connector allows owners to loop the Buddy around a belt or belt loop in order to safely attach a dog to one's self and have hands free to do other things. Ready to go for a walk? Now the dog is ready to go, too. With the Buddy looped securely onto a belt or belt loop, joggers are now ready to focus on achieving fitness goals while their furry friend runs alongside.

When biking, the Buddy is looped onto a bicycle's frame or seat stay to allow the dog to run along beside its owner, while the rider is focused on safely conquering the trail with two free hands, placed firmly on the handlebars.

Upon arriving at a trailhead, with a Buddy looped onto a backpack, owner and dog are now off to enjoy an afternoon hike. Hands not occupied by managing a dog leash, owners can use their hands to hike with hiking poles, more freely enjoy the scenery or snap some photos of that precious pooch.

Owner and designer, Matthys van Leeuwen describes how his dog Menno inspired the creation of the Buddy, "I was using a different dog leash connector in effort to be able to have Menno join me when biking, but he absolutely would not use it. He was afraid of it! I created the Buddy to be easy to use and most importantly, something that my dog would enjoy using as well. Connected to my bike via the Buddy, Menno and I enjoy regular bike rides and hikes all across the Puget Sound region."

Wherever the outdoor adventure may lead, the Buddy by DoggyRide is there to allow dog and owner to enjoy the fresh air of the outdoors together, hands-free. Loop it anywhere, and go!

Dutch Dog Design was founded by Matthys van Leeuwen in 2003, inspired by his love for biking and exercising with his dog. The company has been developing market leading DoggyRide dog bike trailers, dog strollers and dog joggers. DoggyRide's success has led to the birth of the DoggySnooze elevated dog bed line and Dutch Dog Amsterdam line of eco-friendly dog collars and dog leashes. With sales offices in the Netherlands and United States, products are sold through distributors and retailers in eighteen different countries across the globe. DoggyRide and DoggySnooze are registered trademarks of Dutch Dog Design LLC. More information is available online at www.doggyride.com or by calling 425-292-9257.

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