Retractable leashes?

[BubblPopElectrc]

What's your opinion on retractable leashes?

Anyone have an inexpensive source for them?

[2Parises]

I use both retractable and standard 4 ft or 6 ft leashes depending on where we are going.

I think people use retractable in inappropriate situations sometimes and they can't keep control of their pets...inevitably someone get hurt...strangled...bit, hit by cars.

Retractables are great when there is a wide open space that isn't quite suitable for off leash.

Any other time, I stick with tried and true standard leashes. Lot's of control and I've never had one of my babies get hurt or hurt someone else.

[2Parises]

Oh...I forgot the second part...

I found someone who sells them on ebay in bulk (cause we needed a few for back-up in the cars / travel trailer...) I think he sold them for like 3.99 each in a lot of 12... They were blue and not very pretty.

I did a quick search and I can't find it now...but I did see lot's of them listed on ebay much cheaper than you will find in a pet store or at petedge.

retractable leash, Pet Supplies, Tobacciana items on eBay.com

[sryope68]

I agree with Lorene, a retractable leash is good for certain situations but I think it's a good idea to have both. I've also heard horror stories on dogs pulling too hard and breaking the retractable leashes and getting cut or sometimes slicing the owners hands. I think on a walks all you need is a normal nylon leash and when you are in an area like a park where they are not allowed to be offleash then use the retractable leash so they can roam.

[BubblPopElectrc]

Originally Posted by 2Parises

I use both retractable and standard 4 ft or 6 ft leashes depending on where we are going.

I think people use retractable in inappropriate situations sometimes and they can't keep control of their pets...inevitably someone get hurt...strangled...bit, hit by cars.

Retractables are great when there is a wide open space that isn't quite suitable for off leash.

Any other time, I stick with tried and true standard leashes. Lot's of control and I've never had one of my babies get hurt or hurt someone else.

That's very true.

I live in the city, so I would be terrified that the mechanism would fail and they would take off!

I might get a couple for the beach though. Thank you!

[BubblPopElectrc]

Originally Posted by 2Parises

Oh...I forgot the second part...

I found someone who sells them on ebay in bulk (cause we needed a few for back-up in the cars / travel trailer...) I think he sold them for like 3.99 each in a lot of 12... They were blue and not very pretty.

I did a quick search and I can't find it now...but I did see lot's of them listed on ebay much cheaper than you will find in a pet store or at petedge.

retractable leash, Pet Supplies, Tobacciana items on eBay.com

Thank you! I didn't even think about looking there.

[BubblPopElectrc]

Originally Posted by sryope68

I agree with Lorene, a retractable leash is good for certain situations but I think it's a good idea to have both. I've also heard horror stories on dogs pulling too hard and breaking the retractable leashes and getting cut or sometimes slicing the owners hands. I think on a walks all you need is a normal nylon leash and when you are in an area like a park where they are not allowed to be offleash then use the retractable leash so they can roam.

Eek! My hand hurts just thinking about that!

Thanks so much for the advice.

[Mom to Hot Rod]

We have both. I like the retractable leash that way Hot Rod can explore. Fortunately I live in a relatively small town and not the hustle and bustle of city life so it is easier for us. My community only has 13 houses so it's not a problem at all. I do latch it when we go out when we are walking around people and cars. I'm not overly worried about him pulling to hard...he's only 3 lbs so it doesn't take much to get his attention, just a little tug and he comes. I like the retractables because I don't have the extra length when he close by me. I got a larger one...for medium sized dogs. It gives us 16 ft instead of 10. I just shortened the first part of the lead so it retracts more. The weight of the buckle is the same as the shorter one that I have-10 ft.

[Nikki+2]

I use a retractable leash for Gracie. I got mine at Target for $9.99. I've had it since she was a puppy and she's 4 now- no problems. I never have it at it's full length either but she's not a puller.

I used to have lhasa poo and he was a puller. He had a much nicer retractable leash - instead of being all cord the bottom part was a regular leash so if it wrapped around your legs you wouldn't be scarred for life. We were on my grandmother's deck one day and I had put the handle of the leash under my chair so he couldn't run off after the ducks and sure enough, he snapped it.

[FL Tink]

Originally Posted by 2Parises

I use both retractable and standard 4 ft or 6 ft leashes depending on where we are going.

I think people use retractable in inappropriate situations sometimes and they can't keep control of their pets...inevitably someone get hurt...strangled...bit, hit by cars.

Retractables are great when there is a wide open space that isn't quite suitable for off leash.

Any other time, I stick with tried and true standard leashes. Lot's of control and I've never had one of my babies get hurt or hurt someone else.

Thats a great post. I never use a retractable leash becuase I want her by my side all the time. Bella has a huge back gard to run and play in, but when she is on leash she is never in a place that she can run on a retractable leash without other dogs being there, so I jsut dont have one!

[mattymac]

I have a retractable and standard leash. I only use the retractable when we are outside in my own yard or in a safe area. I use the standard on walks and everywhere else.
I really like the retractable but I get so nervous that one day it will just snap. I had Lily on the retractable leash once and she ran around me in a circle, my hand slipped and the leash wrapped around my arm and sliced me. It was almost like a burn and now I have a huge scar across my forearm
I'm more careful now.

[simonandhallie]

I had a retractable leash once and Simon took off after a squirrel (just playing) but the cord was around my leg and cut open my ankle. I had stitches and haven't used one again. Please be careful when you do~

[BubblPopElectrc]

Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

We have both. I like the retractable leash that way Hot Rod can explore. Fortunately I live in a relatively small town and not the hustle and bustle of city life so it is easier for us. My community only has 13 houses so it's not a problem at all. I do latch it when we go out when we are walking around people and cars. I'm not overly worried about him pulling to hard...he's only 3 lbs so it doesn't take much to get his attention, just a little tug and he comes. I like the retractables because I don't have the extra length when he close by me. I got a larger one...for medium sized dogs. It gives us 16 ft instead of 10. I just shortened the first part of the lead so it retracts more. The weight of the buckle is the same as the shorter one that I have-10 ft.

Thanks!

[BubblPopElectrc]

Originally Posted by Nikki+2

I use a retractable leash for Gracie. I got mine at Target for $9.99. I've had it since she was a puppy and she's 4 now- no problems. I never have it at it's full length either but she's not a puller.

I used to have lhasa poo and he was a puller. He had a much nicer retractable leash - instead of being all cord the bottom part was a regular leash so if it wrapped around your legs you wouldn't be scarred for life. We were on my grandmother's deck one day and I had put the handle of the leash under my chair so he couldn't run off after the ducks and sure enough, he snapped it.

I might have to check out Target.

I'd be terrified if it snapped!

Thanks, Nikki!

[BubblPopElectrc]

Originally Posted by FL Tink

Thats a great post. I never use a retractable leash becuase I want her by my side all the time. Bella has a huge back gard to run and play in, but when she is on leash she is never in a place that she can run on a retractable leash without other dogs being there, so I jsut dont have one!

Thanks!