Retractable Leashes

[Suzy623]

I prefer harnesses with my dogs, too. Seems more humane and if you don't have a good collar on the dog or at least check it often, the collar will stretch and the dog dips their head and they are out of it. A harness prevents that. I feel much more in control of the dog with harness. A few years ago I noticed manufacturers had started putting nylon or plastic type closures on the collars, even on the rings you hook the leash on. That's when I went with harnesses.

 

[win231]

My city has banned retractable leashes! They had banned specific breeds like pit bulls but it was fought by residents and now pitbulls are allowed. The city council retaliated by telling everyone they cannot use a retractable leash any more and must keep their dog "controlled on a 6 foot non-retractable leash."

My dog has been used to using a retractable leash for the past 7 years and now I have to put her on a regular leash. She and I much preferred the retractable leash. This has taken the joy out of me walking my dog! Some say you can control your dog well on a retractable leash and I agree 100%.

If you get caught using one they fine you 100.00!!Edit: I heard the fine has gone up.

Another resident doesn't like it all:

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/l...h-ban/95-dd47d189-2c7b-4ba1-8b1b-ae2b6bca4fca

A responsible & considerate dog owner understands that not everybody likes being approached by dogs. If your dog is on a retractable leash & it is out 20 feet or more, you have no control of your dog, period. And you can't quickly get your dog back near you. That's why the leashes were banned - as they should be. A retractable leash is almost like walking your dog without a leash.

 

[WheatenLover]

Maybe you could try a harness. My dog doesn't get tangled up or choke himself by pulling on the leash when he sees a cat, which is why I use one.

I did that too. Tonight I used a regular leash on our walk but Suzy got tangled in it and I had to untangle her. I have a high quality retractable one too that I paid a good price for and it's never failed in 7 years.

 

[Lvstotrvl]

I always used a harness with a retractable until I moved into a cul de sac with a lot of dogs, I feel more in control with a leash but I do miss the retractable.

 

[Ruthanne]

I've gone back to using the retractable. I try to not be obvious about it and keep it at about 10 feet until I see no cars and no one around and then I let her run to her hearts content..my baby loves the retractable leash and so do I! I may get a fine one of these days but it's the price I'll have to pay for us enjoying our walks immensely.