Personally I like the retractable leashes. As of yet Roo's too small to use hers and she hates her collar (which we only use to walk- I definitely agree about the hazzards of a collar to such little dogs!) so we may try a harness. Roo may never be big enough to use a retractable but my other puppy LOVES hers! She has more flexibility but I can also reign her in- I make sure to keep my finger on the hold button just in case! And the leash I used on her as a puppy was way too short she was constantly straining even just on a normal walk. So personally I like the retractable leashes for my pup- her leash doesn't drag on the ground and she can go exploring or be held in when needed! It's yet to be seen whether I ever use the retractable on Roo- right now we either let her run off leash or hold her since she refuses to walk (yep she's a stubborn one!) but we'll definitely try her on a harness once she gets a little bigger! =) |