Category AI Visibility Report
Dog Leashes AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈7,287
Est. AI queries / month
24
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 24 buyer topics in Dog Leashes across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 7,287 AI queries per month.
- Ruffwear leads the AI shelf with 9.7% of brand mentions, followed by Mendota (4.3%) and Mighty Paw (3.3%). The top three hold 17.3% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “dog leashes around waist” (top keyword “waist dog leashes”, ~2,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on chewy.com most (25.3% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruffwear | 778 | 9.7% |
| 2 | Mendota | 345 | 4.3% |
| 3 | Mighty Paw | 265 | 3.3% |
| 4 | Frisco | 260 | 3.2% |
| 5 | LupinePet | 257 | 3.2% |
| 6 | Flexi | 255 | 3.2% |
| 7 | Max and Neo | 201 | 2.5% |
| 8 | Leash Boss | 175 | 2.2% |
| 9 | Tuff Mutt | 170 | 2.1% |
| 10 | EzyDog | 162 | 2% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| dog leashes around waist | ≈1,274 | waist dog leashes | 2,400 |
| dog leashes with two handles | ≈1,246 | dog leashes with two handles | 590 |
| dog leashes for bikes | ≈1,244 | bike dog leashes | 1,600 |
| lighted dog leashes | ≈1,236 | lighted dog leashes | 480 |
| custom dog leashes | ≈1,219 | custom dog leashes | 480 |
| leather dog leashes | ≈1,068 | leather dog leashes | 2,400 |
| dog leashes for small dogs | — | dog leashes for small dogs | 1,300 |
| dog leashes for running | — | dog running leashes | 2,900 |
| dog leashes for training | — | training dog leashes | 14,800 |
| no-pull dog leashes | — | no pull dog leashes | 1,300 |
| rope dog leashes | — | rope dog leashes | 2,400 |
| retractable dog leashes | — | dog retractable leashes | 1,900 |
| long dog leashes | — | dog leashes long | 1,900 |
| dog leashes for yard | — | dog yard leashes | 2,400 |
| dog leashes for walking | — | dog leash | 40,500 |
| dog leashes for dogs that pull | — | dog leashes for dogs that pull | 2,400 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| chewy.com | 261 | 25.3% |
| reddit.com | 254 | 24.7% |
| ruffwear.com | 68 | 6.6% |
| thesprucepets.com | 49 | 4.8% |
| dogster.com | 32 | 3.1% |
| forbes.com | 29 | 2.8% |
| akc.org | 29 | 2.8% |
| rover.com | 28 | 2.7% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for dog leashes?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Ruffwear (9.7%), Mendota (4.3%), Mighty Paw (3.3%), Frisco (3.2%), LupinePet (3.2%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about dog leashes?
GEOly estimates ~7,287 AI queries per month in this category across 24 buyer topics, led by “dog leashes around waist”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for dog leashes?
The most-cited domains are: chewy.com, reddit.com, ruffwear.com, thesprucepets.com, dogster.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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