Shackle Snap - quick-release panic snap for dog leash

Swivel Shackle Snap

BLD was the FIRST dog leash maker to offer a swivel shackle snap! We had these quick-release panic snap is designed and custom-fabricated to offer a safe swivel snap option for working K-9s and dog sports, it releases in an instant by pulling the tab.

This snap will hold tight when you need it the most, yet can be instantly released under load. Excellent for Shuzhund, police work, tracking, hunting, lure coursing, or other situations requiring instant release, even when the dog is pulling hard on the leash.

This snap is designed and made exclusively for BLD! Inspired by marine hardware, we’ve custom fabricated a swivel version with working dogs in mind. This thing is designed to hold boat rigging–it’s super strong! It’s no match for even the strongest, burliest dogs that somehow manage to wrangle themselves out of regular leash hardware.  Made from marine grade stainless steel, with a pull-tab to activate the release mechanism.

Hardware only: If you are purchasing just the snap, please select “hardware only.” Receive our pro discount when you order 6-packs.

Add to my leash order: Modify a new leash order by selecting this option. The snap will replace the standard hardware on the “dog end” of the leash; we'll use brass for any other hardware on the leash. This add-on price is only valid when REPLACING another piece of hardware.

Order a Chicago Screw “Repair Kit” if you would like to replace your own leash hardware

Size and Other Info

Swivel Shackle Snap is approx. 2 3/4″ long (7 cm). It’s remarkably light and elegant for it’s strength and reliability. Fits 3/4″ and 1″ wide leather or webbing.

There is also a choice for the material used for the pull-tab. We recommend a matching leather pull tab on leather leashes, and a nifty black plastic pull tab (resembling a zipper pull) on Brahma Leads.

This snap is easy to release, but does require quite a strong pull on the tab at a specific angle. This is to prevent it releasing by accident (such as if the dog is running through brush). A note to our disabled friends: this requires good dexterity to operate.

Caution! The leash will snap back once released if there is pressure on the leash. Always use the pull tab to release the shackle snap; using the O-ring alone may result in injury.  Keep well away from face.  Before using in the field, we strongly suggest some practice to familiarize yourself with the motion required and the way the shackle releases.

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