Leash unhooked today while walking Teddy! We are fine thank goodness, but I am now concerned about his harness/leash. The harness is fine (I'm using the easy walk) but the clasp on the leash that attaches to the d-ring for whatever reason opened on its own. :( Has anyone experienced this? Was this just a freak accident or do I have a defective leash? This is the leash that I have: PETCO Retractable Red Belt Leash for Dogs at PETCO |
That's scary. I am glad everything turned out ok. I have never used one of those retractable leashes though. I don't think I'd use it again. |
Yow, how scary!!! Could have it stayed open, a stuck latch? I'd definitely replace it; I'd return it because the manufacture needs to know about this. You were very lucky! I have three retractable leashes, and we've never had any problems with them, love them. |
I don't like retractable leads particularly with the handle, which is large and awkward. They are only recommended in my dog training circles, for specific early day training of a puppy in a "controlled" environment. The clip should not release from it's attachment point at all. Perhaps you do have a defective model |
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I have hear more and more horror stories about the retractable leashes. http://www.bungeepupee.com/ |
That is worst news ever for a dog owner. It could cost your sweet baby its life. I would definitely let the maker know and so glad that your baby is safe. Whew! Some dogs would have been long gone. |
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How scary!! I just checked out the link and I do believe I have the same leash in blue. I don\'t use it anymore because it never seems to close properly! It appears as though the spring is a little lose and there\'s a tiny space where it\'s suppose to close. I\'m just so glad that everyone is ok. |
So happy to hear Teddy is ok even if he scared his mommy. I always worry about that when I am walking my dogs. |
Well I think it\'s time you wrote a review about it on the petco site. I wouldn\'t use any brand other than Flexi. They are made in Germany. All the other generic ones are made in China. It\'s not that much more for a Flexi. I love mine. |
I\'m glad you posted this. That has happened to me before, and I\'ll bet it\'s not uncommon. I don\'t use retractables, but I\'m gonna check all my leashes out and see if there are any that look weak. Thanks! |
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