Retractable leashes are NO GOOD no matter what!! My first dog was run over by a golf cart because I couldn't grab the leash. I only had it out about 4 feet and it was locked - she darted because a dog was in the cart (she had never done this before) - I tried to grab it, it just slid through and nearly cut off my finger. I still have the scar as a constant reminder. It was a miracle that she was not hurt after going underneath and coming out the side of the cart. I threw the leash away immediately and would never use one again or allow any petsitter to put one on my dog. They are lethal!! They are dangerous to both pet and person. If I had been using a regular leash I could have grabbed it. People tend to want to blame the owner when something like this happens - oh, they weren't using it correctly. Not So! You have very little control with those leashes especially in an emergency situation.
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Older dogs make wonderful pets, too!!
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