1911Tuner
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I would not stand on a dog leash unless you wanted to land on your head when that dog takes off, same for a d-ring on your belt.
I used to use the D ring with my male Collies all the time...three brothers...and the runt of the litter weighed 80 pounds.
As with anything...proper technique determines success or failure.
You don't clip it until there's a reason...and by the time there's a reason, the dog has already taken the slack out of the lead...so there's no running start and you're already braced.
Or, alternatively...you clip it to the ring and keep it wrapped around your hand until you have to let go to reach for your gun.
It also helps to train the dog to heel whenever the command is given.