I'm going to disagree and say that I LOVE my Flexi leads and wouldn't know what to do without them.
Can they be used incorrectly just like ANY other tool? Absolutely. A rambunctious large dog (or any rambunctious dog) should not be on one. I also do not use them in public places like crowded parks, stores, etc.
However I use it every day for potty breaks as we live on 4 acres unfenced (well, there are horse fences) and at night especially I do not trust Jackson off leash. He won't go poop typically on a short leash (at least not quickly). He needs his space. So they're perfect for that. When we go camping, I also use for this purpose to give him some extra space but still protected.
I have long lines but I find them annoying. I get rope burn, I've gotten a long lead twisted around my ankle a few times, and they always manage to get twisted around a branch, a stick or a tree LOL. They too have their place and I like them for certain instances but the Flexi is my go-to. I walk 2 dogs on 2 Flexi's easily with no problems. Both understand how they work though. They do not just run to the end as fast as they can or run in circles etc. I can reel them in pretty easily. They get way more exercise because they can walk at a faster pace than my slow butt.
Again, time and a place and training. But I LOVE my flexi's. They have the tape ones that are not cords as well which are safer, imo. |