Stainthorpe bought a hands-free lead, assuming it would solve the problem. Stainthorpe’s take on the hands-free dog leash was initially designed to meet his own needs, not least because the legacy of his accident was an arthritic wrist. This sparked the idea for what has become Madra World, a Dublin-based start-up producing hands-free leads that eliminate wrist strain. The dog lead was invented over 2,000 years ago. “No other hands-free leash has the traffic grips, yet they’re critical for safety in urban environments.

Source: The Irish Times February 19, 2026 08:46 UTC