Prior to being a dog owner, I used to see people walking their dogs with the retractable leads. I often wondered how they could control their dogs with around 15 - 20 feet of lead between them and the dog. (Still don't think it's right)
I did feel that our pups was a bit on the short side, especially for lead training! So called in at P@H after work for a longer training lead. Whilst in there I spotted the retractable leads and had a look at them. I wasn't too impressed with the cord leads as our chewing machine would probably devour it in no time! However, I was attracted to the tape lead. Had a play round with one and discovered they would tick all the boxes for what I wanted. Ie a longer lead if required.
To cut a long story short I bought one!
Took our pup out with it for the first time tonight and was impressed with it. I locked with around 6 feet of tape out which was plenty long enough to give the dog a bit of space yet still being able to control her and check her.
I'm now a converted retractable dog lead owner. I suppose it makes sense to buy a decent quality one as I have seen much cheaper examples, but it am a firm believer in "you get what you pay for"
I did feel that our pups was a bit on the short side, especially for lead training! So called in at P@H after work for a longer training lead. Whilst in there I spotted the retractable leads and had a look at them. I wasn't too impressed with the cord leads as our chewing machine would probably devour it in no time! However, I was attracted to the tape lead. Had a play round with one and discovered they would tick all the boxes for what I wanted. Ie a longer lead if required.
To cut a long story short I bought one!
Took our pup out with it for the first time tonight and was impressed with it. I locked with around 6 feet of tape out which was plenty long enough to give the dog a bit of space yet still being able to control her and check her.
I'm now a converted retractable dog lead owner. I suppose it makes sense to buy a decent quality one as I have seen much cheaper examples, but it am a firm believer in "you get what you pay for"
