I use the regular ones, for a couple of reasons...
Reason #1 - Allows me more control, which is good for safety. I have two dogs, so with two, the more control I have the better. If I ever needed to grab them up really quick, I could do it easier with a 4-6 foot leash than I could with a retractable one.
Reason #2 - I actually got hurt pretty bad with the cords of one of the retractable leashes. Chip was a puppy and running around me, twisting me up as usual, and then he decided to run from me and the cord rubbed on my legs and literally burnt and cut me all at once. I forgot to add, I was wearing shorts.
Reason #3 - Retractable leashes are actually not recommended for proper leash training.
Just my experiences.
__________________ ~*~ Chip ~*~ Smokey ~*~
My heart is wrapped around their little paws
Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long
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