I'll never ever forget the fear I had when Paddy was about 5 months old and she pulled so hard on her collar that it broke loose from her neck and the retractable leash flew back in my face. Paddy paused for one brief second, looking at me, then took off at full gallop
through our yard, neighbors' yards, into the street several times, back up the hill to our yard until I finally cornered her. I now use harnesses only and never trust any of my dogs off leash outside! I just can't risk their safety and I don't trust the little stinkers!!!
