4 Reasons Why I'll NEVER Use A Retractable Dog Leash Again

I used to use a retractable dog leash, but now, I'll never use one again! Retractable leashes & Flexi leashes make our dogs feel anxious & stressed. Here is what I use instead!

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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
0:45 Retractable Leashes Teach A Dog To Pull While Walking
1:33 Retractable Leashes Can't Be Held With 2 Hands
2:44 Retractable Leashes Are Dangerous & Cause Injuries
3:17 Retractable Leashes Make A Dog Feel Anxious

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[rmcguirephoto]

I use a traditional leash or a retractable leash depending on where and how we're walking. Both have pros and cons. Watching you with the retractable, it appears you're not using it properly and you have an old-style (single wire) one rather than the newer, flatter kind that is safer. The key to using the retractable is learning how to use the lock button so it acts like a traditional leash. You can also easily reel in the dog with the retractable using just one hand and opening and releasing the lock button. The advantage is I can lock the length of the retractable at 1.5 m and make her heel, just like with a traditional leash, then loosen it when she wants to swim and I need a longer lead.

[TITANIUM]

My retractable broke and while searching for ways to fix it, I came across your video, Everything made so much sense that I'm converting immediately to a traditional lead, which, I already have, stored away from before I used the retractable one, which, since day one, I've struggled with constant pulling even with a non pull halter, thank you for the great advice. 🐶 ❤

[magicfairy]

My beagle doesn't pull. He just wants to sniff and his retractable lead gives him more sniff range. And when he doubles back I don't get tangled like a long lead.
But for our malamutes we never used retractable leads, they would have taken off at 100 miles an hour.

[robertastewart]

I don’t want a long non retractable leash to be dragging on the ground gathering goodness knows what - so it’s a retractable lead for me ! When I want my dog to walk beside me I just set the retractable lead to around 4-6 foot long.

[wasdas]

A leash doesn't teach a dog to pull, the handler does. If his manners go out the windows, that's on you. You can easily hold the leash with two hands, don't act like you can't, ridicolous. "Whaa whaa, the cord is too thin", what a joke. Get a retractable with a flat band if you want. #3 is legit, #4 is the biggest joke, if the dog is anxious it's because the handler doesn't give the dog confidence and it lacks the relationship to feel safe on a walk, again, handler mistake.

[aprilnatividad]

I've learned to steer clear of retractable dog leashes. They might offer some convenience, but the lack of control and safety hazards make me prefer using standard fixed-length leashes. It's just a more reliable choice for me and Charlie during our walks. :)

[Neddoest]

I had no idea they made non-retractable leashes so long! I’ve got to find one of those 🧐

[robinh]

The cord on a retractable leash will cut your skin wide open if it gets wrapped around you or your dog if they pull away.

[aratar-rwkt]

why is there only 18 likes but the editing is realy good😔

[JanSilins]

It's a non brainer. Any kind of long flat chord would do, you quickly learn how to make large loops which can touch the ground so in that way for a long lead you only need about 4 or 5 loops. As you said you make sure that the chord is loose so the dog is not inclined to pull. If the dog is close by you, you can simply allow the the spare chord to trail along the ground behind you. You can even let the chord go and should you need to just tread on the chord to bring the dog in. I found that you can buy by the yard light weight braiding which is considerably cheaper than a retractable device. Finally if the dog or you get tangled in the chord, a cotton light weight one will cause far less damage than one that has a steel wire centre.

[peterbigblock]

I find it difficult to control a dog on a retractable leash. Our dogs are both 50 lbs and it takes two hands to control either of them if they’re trying to get at another dog, squirrel, etc. I much prefer using a traditional 10’ lead. I also don’t trust whatever plastic junk is keeping the retractable leash secure in the housing. With a rope lead I can see the condition of the whole thing including the loop at the end. Much less wrist strain, too.

[sqdr]

Leashes do not teach a dog to pull. You teach the dog not to pull. The leash doesn't matter. Been using them for 10 yrs and never had this issue. Also, the pulling wouldn't do anything to their back? Realistically, if you can't reel the dog back in, the dog is too big for you. I'm not against traditional leashes but retractables have their place, arguably best with smaller dogs as you discuss. I'm not getting how the dog can feel the tension difference, perhaps elaborate on this more. In my mind, the dog knows it is leashed, regardless of type. Good discussion.