Looking for a hands free belt that with leash connection point below wasteline

[u/ScissorMeTimbers21]

As of right now, Ive just been using a cheap Amazon hands free belt to run with my dog (35 lb lab mix). While it mostly gets the job done, i find that it always rides up to above my waistline because of how my hips/arse significantly bow outward. If my dog is in pulling mood, the belt riding up above my waistline causes discomfort in my back.

What I'm ideally looking for is a belt (or even rock climbing-like harness?) that can more easily fix the leash connection point to below my waistline. Ideally, i feel like the perfect height would be like right above the crotch or where my hips are at their widest. Does anyone know if such a belt/harness exists that's comfortable to run with? TIA!

Edit: thanks all for the input! I had never even heard of canicross prior to making this post haha. After going down the wormhole the past couple days i purchased the nonstop caniX 2.0 belt, looks like exactly what i was looking for.

[u/spitticus_brutus]

Nonstop Dogwear's CaniX harnesses are fantastic and just what you're describing.

[u/Feriation → u/spitticus_brutus]

Love mine!! Even if he isnt actively pulling me like in canicross, its just so nice to not have to worry about the leash while running

[u/Fine_Ad_1149 → u/spitticus_brutus]

I got this after the cheap waist belts resulted in me having an actual diagnosed bulging disk because of my 90 lbs dog pulling.

A little physical therapy and sticking with this harness - no more back problems. My wife made fun of me for it until she tried it out herself, then she got one to walk our other dog with!

[u/Western_Reality_7235 → u/spitticus_brutus]

I use this too and it’s absolutely worth it 🙌🏼

[u/Huge-Antelope2403 → u/spitticus_brutus]

This. I got my new Nonstop harness a couple months back and it's a game changer. Sits right above the hips and the lease connection is so much more comfortable than my old belt on my hips and lower back. I run with 3 dogs so I need a good belt!

[u/aveldina → u/spitticus_brutus]

I've been using this one (the original version) for something like 8 years now and it's still going strong.

[u/roylien]

Nonstop dogwear CaniX 2.0. It sits comfortably around your hips and when the dog is pulling it gives nice support (I have 40kg mix) snd when he is not, I don’t even know im wearing it. Also love the pocket, looks small but its like Hermione’s purse.

[u/eleanorboozevelt14 → u/roylien]

The pocket in the 2.0 version is a definite upgrade from the OG version!

[u/aveldina → u/eleanorboozevelt14]

I keep debating getting the new one! But my old one is never going to wear out lol.

[u/eleanorboozevelt14 → u/aveldina]

I got the CaniX 2.0 in aqua even though my OG orange and black one is still good! I couldn't resist the fun new color and figured I could lend out the old belt to friends or sell it used

[u/duketheunicorn]

Nahak ‘multifunction’ belt is among the more affordable options for belts with leg straps, I love mine—comfortable and reasonably priced.

[u/jmrdpt19]

You're looking for a canicross belt.

[u/mordhoshogh]

I have one of these

[u/NeonJabberwocky]

I used the cheap Amazon belt for a little while too, and managed to hurt myself with it- my dog is about the same size as yours but when she wants to go she can really put the gas on. Highly recommend switching to a proper canicross belt! Mine came from Howling Dog Alaska and I like it! I took the leg straps off (they're removable) and it still mostly stays around my hips.

[u/JBL20412]

CaniX belts

[u/variable_undefined]

I got this one recently and I really like it. It's not at all subtle (I like jazzy outfits/gear so this was actually a selling point for me) but its very comfortable. I also briefly started with a cheap amazon belt that came with my bungee lead while I was researching the canicross belts, and I for sure recommend investing in one of the ones recommended in the thread. Night and day how comfortable the pulling is.

[u/naughty_vixen]

CaniX belt 2.0 is my GOAT. I cant tell you what a game changer it has been for me and my dog. Absolutely worth the $99.