[megooego]

Originally Posted by Bellaandhelen

One thing that makes it all hard is balancing both retractible leashes and shaking the coins at one time- I can't shake and hold down both buttons on the leashes at once. Maybe this is just a sign that I need to walk them on shorter/ non-retractible leashes or need to use a coupler and one retractible leash. I guess I should just try it- it's just a shame because I love them having more freedom to sniff and have their own space. They hate the coupler- especially cause they don't want to be near each other when they are doing their business- and they usually only poop on walks. Definitely want them to keep doing that outside.

Thoughts on the leash thing?

I don't know what kind of retractable leash you were using before or if it had this, but I just recently got a new retractable leash and it has a button you press in to stop the leash from extending, and you don't have to keep your finger pressing it down you can just snap it in place at a certain length. This way you could still have the retractable so the dogs have their space. I don't know if this would help but i know that it's much easier for me when I take my Jimi places because I can be carrying things or taking care of other business and not have to hold the button in the whole time. This way you could snap both leashes in place and then take out your can of coins and use it if you needed to.. If you already have this feature on your leash and its not helping just disregard this lol sorry

As for the barking, my pup doesn't have issues with barking just whining at other dogs mainly because his puppy instincts take over and he wants to go play with them. He just doesn't realize that most of these dogs have no interest in playing with him haha I'm going to see if the coins help me as well!