Waterproof PVC Traffic Handle

30cm or 40cm · Short Lead · Big Control · Built Tough for Aussie Dogs

The Lead You Didn't Know You Needed Until Now

30cm or 40cm of waterproof PVC. No fuss, no tangle, no excuses. The traffic lead is the most useful thing you can clip to your dog's collar — and almost nobody in Australia is making one properly. We are.

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Most people have never heard of a traffic lead. Then they get one, use it once at the vet or on a busy street, and wonder how they managed without it. It's that simple — a short, stiff, controlled lead for when your standard 1.5m is too much lead and not enough control.

Ours is 30cm or 40cm of the same waterproof PVC webbing we use on every lead we make. Riveted, not stitched. Wipes clean. Doesn't stink. And unlike the nylon versions you'll find on big pet store shelves, it won't go limp, fray at the ends, or smell like wet dog after three uses.

Our standard leads are deliberately soft — smooth PVC that won't rope burn your hands when a strong dog surges on a regular walk. The traffic handle uses the same material but in a short, firm format. The PVC webbing is slightly rubbery and textured — enough grip to hold a surging large dog without rope burn or crushed fingers from wrapping a long lead around your hand. When you've got a big dog, a strong dog, or a dog that really wants to go somewhere you don't — you grip it, you hold it, and you keep them right beside you. No fumble, no slack, just control.

"Excellent product and lovely to use. Gives great control in situations where you need to keep your dog close."

— John M., Jacaranda Collars customer

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Especially useful for big, strong dogs

If you've got a large dog that means business — a Rottweiler, Malinois, Labrador, German Shepherd — you already know what happens when they decide to move and you've got two metres of lead to manage. You wrap it around your fingers. You get rope burn. You get dragged.

A traffic handle puts your hand 30–40cm from their collar. No wrapping, no fumbling, no rope burn. The rubbery PVC grip is comfortable in the hand — for you and gentle on your dog. You're in control the moment you clip it on.

37–47cm

Total reach incl. clip

450kg

Break strength

0

Returns since launch

17

Colours

So What Actually Is a Traffic Lead?

A traffic lead is a short lead — typically 30cm or 40cm — designed to give you immediate, close-quarters control of your dog. No excess length to manage. No lead pooling on the floor. No fumbling to gather up slack when something happens fast.

The name comes from exactly what it sounds like — controlling your dog in traffic, crowds, tight spaces and high-stress situations where a long lead is a liability. Dog trainers have used them for years. Vets love them. K9 handlers swear by them. And regular dog owners who discover them tend to wonder why nobody told them sooner.

It's not a replacement for your everyday lead. It's the lead you grab when your everyday lead is the wrong tool for the job.

When You Actually Need One

🏥 At the Vet

Waiting rooms are stressful, small and full of other animals. A traffic lead keeps your dog tight to your side without metres of lead to manage. No tangles, no incidents.

🏙️ Busy Streets & Markets

Footpaths, cafes, weekend markets — anywhere people, dogs and chaos collide. Short lead means your dog is right next to you, not three steps ahead into trouble.

🐕 Training Heel Work

Teaching your dog to heel? A traffic lead removes the feedback loop of excess slack. Your dog learns exactly where you want them — immediately, precisely, every time.

🚗 Getting In & Out of the Car

That moment between the car door and the footpath is where things go wrong. A traffic lead clipped on before you open the door keeps everything controlled.

🏕️ Off-Lead Adventures

Clip it to your dog's collar and let them run — it trails without tangling. When you need them back, grab it fast without fumbling for a full-length lead.

🐾 Kennels & Grooming

Professional handlers use short leads for exactly this — quick, clean control when moving dogs between spaces. The kennel pack now makes even more sense.

Why PVC Beats Everything Else for a Traffic Lead

Nylon traffic leads

Goes floppy and limp over time
Absorbs moisture and smells
Frays at ends and stitching fails
Hard to keep clean
Thin and cuts into your hand under load

Jacaranda PVC traffic lead

Keeps its shape — firm, controlled, reliable
Waterproof — wipe it down in seconds
Riveted hardware — no stitching to fail
Zero odour buildup
Soft, rubbery grip — no rope burn, no crushed fingers
Comfortable against your dog's skin too

A short lead is only useful if it's stiff enough to handle quickly. Limp nylon defeats the purpose — you end up fumbling with it in exactly the moments you needed it to work. PVC holds its form, clips fast, and does the job every time.

Built the Same Way as Everything Else We Make

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Riveted, Not Stitched

Every end is punched and riveted with solid hardware. No stitching to fray, loosen or fail under a sudden load.

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Fully Waterproof PVC

Wipe it down after the vet, the beach or a muddy car park. No smell, no rot, no fading. Same PVC webbing as our leads.

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450kg Break Strength

Short doesn't mean weak. Our traffic lead is rated to the same load as the rest of our range — it won't let you down when it matters.

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17 Colours

Match it to your collar and lead, or go rogue. Easy to spot in your bag, your pocket, or clipped to your dog.

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Handle: 30cm & 40cm

30cm or 40cm is the handle length — the clip adds an extra 7cm, giving 37cm or 47cm total reach from hand to collar. Both built the same way — riveted, waterproof, reliable.

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Handmade in Orange NSW

Made by Sarah & Adam in Orange, NSW. Not imported, not mass-produced. Every one gets individual attention before it leaves.

The lead that lives in your pocket, your glovebox or your dog's collar ring

One of the best things about a traffic lead is where it lives when you're not using it. Pocket. Bag. Clipped to your dog's D-ring so it's always there. Glovebox for the moment you pull up and need immediate control getting out. It weighs nothing, takes up no space, and earns its keep every single time you need it.

Most people buy one for the vet. They end up using it everywhere.

Who Actually Buys These

Dog trainers — heel work, close control training, working with reactive dogs in public. Traffic leads are a standard tool that most Aussie trainers source from overseas. Not anymore.
Vet clinic staff — moving dogs between rooms, managing anxious patients, quick transfers without fumbling with long leads. Our kennel pack pairs perfectly with a traffic lead.
Working dog handlers — getting dogs on and off the ute, through gates, into tight spaces on the job. Short, controlled, fast.
Urban dog owners — busy footpaths, café strips, weekend markets, public transport. Anywhere your standard lead becomes too much lead.
Anyone with a big or strong dog — the shorter the lead, the more control you have. Simple as that.

Complete your lead setup:

🐾 Waterproof Dog Collars 🐾 All Dog Leads 🐾 Long Line Leads 🐾 Kennel Pack 🐾 Working Dog Gear Guide 🐾 Long Line Guide

Built Tough for Aussie Dogs 🐾

Handmade in Orange, NSW. Zero returns since launch. 17 colours. Ships Australia-wide.

Two sizes. One job. Done properly.

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Great quality, quick delivery.

Thanks heaps! Glad you’re happy with the quality and it got to you quick 🐾

Excellent thank you!

You’re welcome! Glad you’re happy with it 😊

I am super happy and impressed with my recent order! I ordered 2 x 1.5m leads and 2 x 10m long lines... Best of both worlds! Perfect for our around the streets walks and market wanders... But also the option to enjoy some more slack at the beach or bushwalking! So many beautiful colours to pick from and incredibly quick and helpful responses from the team via their Facebook page. 10/10 recommend and will definitely be ordering some more colours in the future! 🩵🐾🩷

Sounds like you’ve got every outing covered, from a wander round the markets to a good sniff out bush! We’re glad we could help on Facebook. You’ll have to let us know which colours you go for next 🩵🐾

Amazing quality and cute colours

So glad you love the colours and how well they’re made! 🩵

This is the second collar we own. This time we are puppy testing it! It’s is great not annoying on his neck or being chewed. Have the whole orange collection and they are just stunning!

Will be buying every size as our pup grows up.

The whole orange collection! Your little fella must look a treat in it 🧡 Glad the collar’s passed the puppy test and he’s happy wearing it. We’ve got his next size covered when he’s ready! 🐾

We absolutely love them! I ordered 4 collars and chains and a ute tie up and we received them within 6 days. They work a charm and look absolutely amazing too might i add!
our crew love them🤩

How good! Bet your crew looks pretty sharp in their new collars 🤩 Glad it all landed nice and quick and the ute tie’s doing the job! 🐾

Very good quality collars. You would spend similar money on Chinese crap at Big W or a pet shop but they’re nowhere near the quality of these collars. Great to see something is still made in Australia. Thank you

Cheers, mate! For that money, you might as well get a collar made right here in Orange that’s built to cop a bit of abuse. Thanks for backing Aussie-made! 🐾

Such great collars!! Perfect for all dogs and such fun colours to suit every dogs personality!

Love the photos! Looks like you picked just the right colours for your crew. Thanks for sharing them with us 🐾

Discovered this company on Facebook, have had two orders, they deliver quickly and are well priced. I love supporting a regional business and these guys are just that. They have a great colour range and their collars and leads are well made. Delivery to rural areas within the week. Highly recommend A+

An A+ made our day! It means a lot that you’ve come back for a second order and chosen to back our little business here in Orange. Glad both orders made it out to you nice and quick 🩵🐾

Amazing product. Definitely recommend! The quality is amazing.

Amazing quality gear !

I found the 80cm leads are way too short. However I have been able to exchange for the 1.5m lead. Thanks to Jacaranda collars for prompt service.
The extra long training lead I ordered is good and the green is a great colour.

We were more than happy to swap the lead and get you sorted with the right length for your little one. Lovely to hear you’re happy with the green training lead too 💜 Thanks again for giving us the opportunity to get the right products lined up for you.

Loved the collar and lead! Currently buying another one, now for my partner and one to keep in my car. Great quality!

Not only are these Collars top shelf, recently their distinct colours, in my case Teal, helped identify my dog who had been missing for over 12 hours. If.you haven't yet bought stuff from Jacaranda Collars, it's your turn, do it!

Mate, I’m so glad you got your dog home safe. Twelve hours is a long wait, and that teal collar really came in handy, hey? Now it’s your turn to shout the dog a treat 😉

Excellent service very impressed thankyou.

Amazing quality collars. Fits my dogs perfectly and has withstood farm life.

The catching lead look a fantastic love the vibrant colours great quality so thankyou very much 😊.

Bought the seatbelt ties. They didn't fit in the polaris buggy plugs but perfect for the ute. Love the colours 🎨

I wish I had found these puppy collars earlier! Finally we can tell them apart! The tiny string collars from the Vet disappeared among the fur. Now we can see what pup is greeting you first every time or attacks your toes. A wonderful soft but sturdy product.

Great quality collars and super cute colours. Love the big buckle style.

All great

Great quality, will definitely buy again.

Great service, fast delivery and answered all my pesky questions! Excellent quality leads and collars

Amazing quality, size and colour are perfect!

I have just moved to the coast where I walk the beach most days with my greyhound! She loves the water but cannot be off leash. This long waterproof leash is absolutely perfect for trotting in the waves!
Lightweight, but not TOO light, great colour too! Thanks so much!

Great site easy to navigate

I found jacaranda collars at Dubbo show! Bought 4 items,the BEST collars I have ever had. Soft but durable,keep there colour perfectly,don’t get hard and brittle after a few months of wear and tear!
I seen them again at Nyngan ag expo,a few friends bought some things,nothing but good commmets.
Now my entire working crew (8 kelpies) are sporting jacaranda collars!
We LOVE THEM!!!!
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Fantastic products! Very impressed with the hand-made quality. Size guide was accurate and very reasonably priced. Very fast delivery and products look great as well. Highly recommend.

Product is better than expected!
The colour is great, lightweight and delivery was on time!

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