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I also use retractable leashes, tried going back to the regular ones and can't! I have the 16' and its perfect. I just want to make sure you only using a harness with your dogs when you walk.... if you would brake that leash when they're running and they just had a collar on it could cause serious damage! Just an FYI if you don't already use a harness.... I just always assume small dog owners know the dangers of using a collar, but I've heard a lot of horror stories. |
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I used a retractable with my Jack Russell for eight years. But when we got Cooper we went to puppy class and the teacher said that she wasn't a fan of the retractable leashes. So I use a regular leash on Cooper. Like another poster said, I want him to be close in case I need to scoop him up. When I tried a regular leash on my JR he became a MUCH better walker. He did not pull and I am able to control him! Occasionally I will use the retractable if we go to the beach or on a hike. |
Great info...I will have to try retractable's...Thanks.. |
When I went to shop for a new retractable leash for my yorkie after having long thrown out our old one for our late shih-tzu, I noticed they now make retractable "strap" leashes. I chose the cord type again only because the longest length was out of stock for the strap type. I really wanted to try that in case I have to grab onto it for whatever the reason, I figure it might not cause "rope burn" on my hands like the cord type would (I've done it to myself in the past with our Tibetan Spaniel's retractable cord). |
I have one but only use it for when I take Sasha outside to potty. I use a regular leash for her when we go for walks or out to the vet and whatnot, that way I have more control of her. I've never had any problems with mine. I think I bought the smallest size or the 2nd smallest. I can't remember, but either way, it works great! |
Shorty got one from a neighbor for christmas the year before last. I used it once in a while, it could be a bit confusing at first. It comes in handy when Shorty wants to run in the grass thats a bit far from the side walk so I don't have to step in the grass with her. |
Just because it's retractable doesn't mean you have to let them have the whole nine yards. I use one for Winston, in the locked position when we are seriously out for a walk, and he walks along with me great. But I unlock it for those wide open spaces so he can run around a bit and investigate whatever it is Yorkies investigate!!! He's very shy, so when we are out in public he'll stay right with me whether it's locked or not...LOL!!! |
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Yeah, I wondered the same thing because some people say they get a regular leash for walking, and you can use a retractable leash like a regular leash by locking it. I did see a model at the store that doesn't lock, and maybe some people have those. |
I have them because when I adopted my 2 that was the only thing she sent with them. But I have mixed feelings about them. Some people believe they are very dangerous & have horror stories to tell. You can search on YT for retractable leashes - and find out what people have said in the past. First off they are tricky to use - there is a bit of a learning curve, especially if you are anywhere that another dog or wild animal could come up to your yorkie. Recently, I was at my parents & if they wanted to go out & take the dogs for a walk, I put the regular leashes on them. Secondly, It is so incredibly scary if you drop the retractable leash - because the handle flies towards them -- make sure if you get one, that you buy the smallest handle, so much less to possibly hit them - some of those handles could weigh as much as a small yorkie - and the flying impact is so scary. I have dropped mine - Roxy is so afraid of it, and now even dropping a regular leash - they know they could get hurt & can't get out of the way. |
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If you get one that is made for a smaller dog they don't have that extreem pull to them. I actually think the larger handle ones are easier to hold. |
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