We Tested Two Ways to Keep Hands Warm When Walking Your Dog

Testing Solutions for Warm Hands While Walking Your Dog

We tested the FurRéal ChocoLéash and the DolceDog Mitten, which claim to keep hands warm during cold weather dog walks.

On extremely cold days, walking your dog can expose your hands to freezing temperatures, making tasks like handling poop bags uncomfortable.

Every dog owner knows the pain of frozen fingers during the coldest winter days.

We aim to find solutions to make winter dog walking easier.

Author's summary: Testing products for warm hands while walking dogs in cold weather.

Consumer Reports — 2025-10-18