[SirTeddykins]

Yes, I use this type of leash too but only when we are in the park alone. Teddy will NOT respond to recall so using this leash means that he can run and explore whilst being safe at the same time. However, to and from the park, he is on an old fashioned leash. I never use these extendable leashes on walks because I'm afraid they'd snap. If they snap when he's in the park, he's safely away from traffic. I walk him on a four ft leash which is too short, I think, at his age. But, I would never feel safe walking him on a flexi in case it snapped and he ran out into traffic.

Also, for just a few more $, one can buy these leashes so that they're not cord but made of regular leash material (whatever that is). I think a lot of people opt for the wire-type ones cuz they're slightly cheaper but, really, the other ones are much better.


I think responsibility w/these is the key message. But, like many things, responsibility does not come with instructions for those who need to learn about it most...lol!