Our Story

About AnchorLeash®

In order to understand AnchorLeash®, our product, and why it means so much to me, I want to share a bit about the dogs who changed my life.

When I moved to Los Angeles from New York City, I never expected to end up with two rescue dogs so quickly. I found Sammy through a friend on Facebook who had discovered a litter of abandoned puppies in a Palmdale, CA parking lot. I adopted one immediately. That little pup grew into a 50-pound dog — and quickly became my best friend. In a city as fast-paced as LA, Sammy grounded me. He was my anchor.

The following December, another friend called from New Mexico, where his car had broken down on a cross-country trip. While waiting for help, he noticed a starving dog running across a field. He managed to coax her into his car, sent me a photo — and I immediately knew she belonged with Sammy. They looked like soulmates. A few days later, she arrived at my doorstep in LA. I named her Sadie.

Suddenly, I had two dogs. Sadie was skittish, starving, and untrained. I canceled my holiday trip home to care for her, and slowly, she adjusted.

That’s when the challenge of walking two dogs in the city became real. I’d stop for coffee and struggle to tether both dogs outside, only to end up juggling leashes and spilling half my drink. Every day was a hassle — until I realized there had to be a better way.

I took a trip to Home Depot, gathered some materials, and built the first prototype of what would become AnchorLeash®.

This leash was designed out of real-world necessity. I wanted something hands-free, safe, and adaptable — something that worked whether I was tying my shoe, grabbing lunch, or securing the dogs around a tree while I ate. What sets AnchorLeash® apart is its patented design: a flexible, elastic loop that fits comfortably around the waist (or a fixed object) without compromising your ability to take control when needed. Unlike other leashes that place the bungee in the leash line, AnchorLeash® positions the bungee at the waist — where it belongs — giving owners maximum control and freedom.

As a lifelong dog lover, I believe in products that make it easier to take our pets with us, wherever life leads. AnchorLeash® is just that: simple, secure, and designed for real life.

My dogs changed everything for me — and I hope AnchorLeash® helps change things for you too.

— Jackie Moore
Creator & Founder of AnchorLeash®