We have a lab puppy who just finished their final round of boosters and has begun touring local bars with us to get some much-needed socialization. This leash has worked perfectly, specifically because it's not flat (her favorite part of every toy is the flat part), making training with many distractions much easier. The carabiner-style clasp is extra secure and easy to latch a seatbelt attachment onto when we load her into the car for rides to the vet, the park, and wherever else we are going.