Miro & Makauri Rubber Grip Figure 8 Slip Lead

A slip lead and gentle head loop in one. The Miro & Makauri figure-8 slip lead goes straight over your dog's head like a standard slip lead — no clips, no collar needed — and the second loop of the figure-8 sits softly over the nose, giving you headcollar-style steering for dogs that pull. A soft rubber grip on the handle keeps it comfortable in your hand, and a sliding stopper lets you set how far the loops can close, so the lead won't keep tightening down.

• Figure-8 design — neck loop plus a soft nose loop, guiding the head rather than pulling against the throat.
• Slip-on — goes straight over the head, no clip or collar needed.
• Sliding stopper — set how far the loops close, so they don't over-tighten.
• Soft rubber handle grip — cushions your hand, no rope burn.
• Soft, durable rope — gentle across the nose, built for daily walks.
• Two thicknesses — 10mm for smaller dogs, 13mm for larger or stronger dogs; lengths 120–150cm. Five colours.

Why a figure-8?

When a dog pulls on a figure-8 lead, the nose loop gently eases their head round rather than letting them power forward from the shoulders — the same principle as a headcollar. For many dogs that makes walks calmer with only light contact on the lead. Introduce it gradually and positively, letting your dog get used to the nose loop with treats before the first walk.

Fit & safety

Set the stopper so the neck loop sits comfortably high on the neck and the nose loop rests softly over the muzzle — snug enough to stay in place, never tight. Your dog can still pant, drink and take treats with it fitted correctly; it's a walking and training aid, not a muzzle, and shouldn't be left on unattended or used to tie a dog up. Use light, gentle lead contact rather than sharp pulls, keep walks supervised, and check the rope, stitching and stopper for wear — replace the lead if anything is frayed. For constant heavy pullers over long walks, a well-fitted harness is a kind alternative to rotate in.

Prefer a straight slip lead? See the Rubber Grip Reflective Slip Lead, or the Regular Grip Figure-8 Slip Lead — both from the Miro & Makauri rope range, stocked at Hairy Dogs.