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It’s not uncommon to see people walking their dogs on retractable leashes. The idea is that it gives the dog a little more freedom and reach to explore their surroundings while remaining on leash. It sounds good, but in reality, it’s not.
Retractable leashes are dangerous and have caused injury to both dogs and pet parents. There are a number of reasons that they shouldn’t be used. Let’s explore them one by one.
Your standard run of the mill six-foot cloth leash can be used to pull your dog close to you fairly quickly, while with the retractable leash, you’re relying on the button and cord mechanism to work properly. If it doesn’t work, you may not find that out until you need Fido back by your side in a hurry, and this can leave him in an unsafe situation.
A retractable leash gives a pet pare…