[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by gomoho

Well I have dogs that need to blow off steam and since they can't run free I have them on the retractable, fully extended, and they run around the yard in circles. Works for my kids, but I am sure not for everyone. On the rare occasion we are somewhere they can explore their surroundings it is also appropriate in that situation.

thanks. we always had a post that was deep in the ground with a long, long lead that allowed our dog[s] to have at it in our back yard - blowin' off that steam! never had to leave on a leash for running free! i can understand a retractable bein' good for when they hafta stay on your own property.