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Old 12-28-2012, 11:48 PM
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So sorry for the op's aunt. That was an awful accident. It did bring an important issue up though. I will no longer use a retractable leash. It sounds like an accident waiting to happen. I have to admit though...99% of the time, I use it so that I can keep her closer to me. If I keep the leash at about 3 ft or so, I have more control over her and she doesn't pull so much....also, a harness helps with that. But I do agree completely about the dangers of the retractable leash. Glad it was posted. ( not the accident, just the post).