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Erin · 10-27-2006, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ponyup

If you have the type of retractable leash, where it has a little bit of leash then a cord, please be careful. I found out this summer that if you are wearing shorts & you pup wraps it around your legs it can leave nasty rope burns. I have a scar on each leg because of it now (not that I didn't have a tons of scars anyway). I finally convinced my husband to buy the retractable leash that has a wide piece the whole length instead of the cord & it has illiminated the problem.

It's also dangerous if you try to "reel" the dog in and grab the cord. That's why I only use it in my yard where Loki has a pretty reliable recall.

Ponyup · 10-27-2006, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Erin

It's also dangerous if you try to "reel" the dog in and grab the cord. That's why I only use it in my yard where Loki has a pretty reliable recall.

Yup I forgot about that I did that once too & got a nasty burn on my finger.
I'm so happy with the new all belt one we bought
http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...N=2025643&Ne=2
I haven't gotten a burn using this one.

Marcellacml · 10-27-2006, 08:46 AM

I wouldn't use it cause lets say..your walking down the side walk and your pup is free to roam on this leash..all of a sudden he spots another dog before you realize whats going on and by then his leash will be 5 feet away if not more and he cuold be in the street near cars or fighting with another pet.

MikaTallulah · 10-27-2006, 09:45 AM

I have a ton of retractable leashes. I have at least two in each car 1 for each dog. I also use them when I take by dogs for a walk/hike.

Nancy1999 · 10-27-2006, 09:47 AM

Mine has a lever that can be used to set the length of it, up to 10 feet. For example, if I were walking on the sidewalk near a street I would set it very short. It can be also be used with the flexible length when were in the park and other dogs aren’t around. I’m just worried about making a mistake and pushing the wrong button and reeling him in too fast. Do most of these have a button to set the length?

Piccolo's mom · 10-27-2006, 09:52 AM

I use one and never had a problem.

RoxyJosMom · 10-27-2006, 09:53 AM

i have one that only goes maybe 5 - 6 feet and I love it. If we are near a street and there is traffic, all I do is set it shorter. There's a little button that you push to lock it in and you can release it when you want. We have had much better luck with that than a regular leash.

yorkieK9trainer · 10-27-2006, 11:21 PM

"I use a flexi attached to Joey's harness when we are in a large area where I am happy for him to run around. Now that he knows "heel", I attach a regular leash to his collar when I want him to stay close. He seems to be able to differentiate between the 2 types of walking without a problem."

That's the same w/ our training collars. If you want your dog to pull you, put on a thick collar or a harness. Otherwise if the leash is attached to your prong collar or slip collar then that's a no go! It's the same concept we use for our K9's. If you're tracking, it's one collar and if it's bitework it's another.

artie merlino · 10-28-2006, 02:47 AM

I had them......but don't use them, since I don't have constant control and it teaches them NO Discipline at all. I only used them when I wanted to let them run, but it was easier to just Train them off Leash. When I do their evening walk around the neighborhood one is on a 4 ft. leash and the other one is on a 6 ft. leash since they are walking in the street they must act civilized not running in 2 different directions like wild dogs.

FirstYorkie · 10-28-2006, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkieK9trainer

Otherwise if the leash is attached to your prong collar or slip collar then that's a no go! It's the same concept we use for our K9's.

The difference is that I would NEVER use a prong collar or a slip collar on a Yorkie.

simonandhallie · 10-28-2006, 08:08 AM

please be careful with retractable leashes. I ended up with stitches in my ankle last year b/c it got wrapped around my leg and Simon took off. I stopped using them now (since we are in training) and I really like the flat leashes a lot better. Simon and Hallie still have plenty of length to sniff around and play but it just feels so much safer for me.

10-27-2006, 09:52 AM	#21
Piccolo's mom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 778	I use one and never had a problem. __________________ Barb & Piccolo If your dog barks and doesn't fit in a bread roll, don't eat it.

10-27-2006, 09:53 AM	#22
RoxyJosMom Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ny Posts: 4,282	i have one that only goes maybe 5 - 6 feet and I love it. If we are near a street and there is traffic, all I do is set it shorter. There's a little button that you push to lock it in and you can release it when you want. We have had much better luck with that than a regular leash. __________________ Roxy loves Alphy Remi loves Millie [COLOR="Purple"]Mom to RoxyJo & Remington , Fozzy Bear & Chloe

10-27-2006, 11:21 PM	#23
yorkieK9trainer YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North eastern Illinois Suburbs Posts: 1,669	"I use a flexi attached to Joey's harness when we are in a large area where I am happy for him to run around. Now that he knows "heel", I attach a regular leash to his collar when I want him to stay close. He seems to be able to differentiate between the 2 types of walking without a problem." That's the same w/ our training collars. If you want your dog to pull you, put on a thick collar or a harness. Otherwise if the leash is attached to your prong collar or slip collar then that's a no go! It's the same concept we use for our K9's. If you're tracking, it's one collar and if it's bitework it's another. __________________ "Big things come in small packages" http://www.myspace.com/yorkiek9trainer

10-28-2006, 02:47 AM	#24
artie merlino YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach,SC Posts: 697	Don't use them! I had them......but don't use them, since I don't have constant control and it teaches them NO Discipline at all. I only used them when I wanted to let them run, but it was easier to just Train them off Leash. When I do their evening walk around the neighborhood one is on a 4 ft. leash and the other one is on a 6 ft. leash since they are walking in the street they must act civilized not running in 2 different directions like wild dogs.

10-27-2006, 08:46 AM	#18
Marcellacml Cosmo, Minnie, and Lillian Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York Posts: 3,107	I wouldn't use it cause lets say..your walking down the side walk and your pup is free to roam on this leash..all of a sudden he spots another dog before you realize whats going on and by then his leash will be 5 feet away if not more and he cuold be in the street near cars or fighting with another pet.

10-27-2006, 09:45 AM	#19
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	I have a ton of retractable leashes. I have at least two in each car 1 for each dog. I also use them when I take by dogs for a walk/hike.

10-27-2006, 09:47 AM	#20
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Mine has a lever that can be used to set the length of it, up to 10 feet. For example, if I were walking on the sidewalk near a street I would set it very short. It can be also be used with the flexible length when were in the park and other dogs aren’t around. I’m just worried about making a mistake and pushing the wrong button and reeling him in too fast. Do most of these have a button to set the length?

10-28-2006, 08:08 AM	#26
simonandhallie *I Love My Monkeys!* Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV Posts: 11,166	please be careful with retractable leashes. I ended up with stitches in my ankle last year b/c it got wrapped around my leg and Simon took off. I stopped using them now (since we are in training) and I really like the flat leashes a lot better. Simon and Hallie still have plenty of length to sniff around and play but it just feels so much safer for me.