Question About Retractable Leashes

[GreyhoundDaddy]

It's presumptuous to think that there aren't inherant problems associated with these leashes. I don't have to point out their problems.. your fellow forum members have illustrated this fact for us several times. And this is just a microcosm of pet ownership.. Imagine all the people out and about who don't post to boards such as this who have problems. Hell, I just got back from walking my girl and a chick with a snarky little pug had it's flexi- extended 20ft and they weren't going to retract it unless I said anything!!! That my friends, is ****** and I don't care what anyone says about it.

Like I said, I have 3 racers (2 active and one retired)... all of whom are walked on 6ft leather leads. None ever break.. know why? Because I buy quality leads to keep not only my dogs safe, but, other people's pets (such as free-range cats) safe from my dogs. I don't have a single lead that is over a year old and I'm not going to wait till a lead breaks or shows signs of wear till I decide to get a new one.

Maybe "hate" is too harsh a word as I certainly don't hate anyone. But, I sure as *** hate those darned 'leads'.

[CagneyDog]

Hating the leashes and hating those who use them are two different things. I use one occasionally, however my dog is trained so he is not running in every which direction, going in yards, saying hi to people etc. I'm not an irresponsible owner, my dog is complete control while on this leash. Sorry that you have such a pompous and exagerated view about me and others that use these leashes.

[caseysmom]

There are minors on this board, I personally don't like the foul language and doubt many others care for it.

[GreyhoundDaddy]

Hating the leashes and hating those who use them are two different things....Sorry that you have such a pompous and exagerated view about me and others that use these leashes.

Looks like you didnt read my last post.

[CagneyDog]

Looks like you didnt read my last post.

Oh I did, it was just very contradictory. You go from saying this: "And this is just a microcosm of pet ownership" to "Maybe "hate" is too harsh a word as I certainly don't hate anyone. But, I sure as hell hate those damn 'leads'." Although that statement is slightly more classy than the last few it still reflects that all of us retractable leash users are irresponsible. Especially with the second paragraph in that reply.

[Sevaede]

It's presumptuous to think that there aren't inherant problems associated with these leashes. I don't have to point out their problems.. your fellow forum members have illustrated this fact for us several times. And this is just a microcosm of pet ownership.. Imagine all the people out and about who don't post to boards such as this who have problems. Hell, I just got back from walking my girl and a chick with a snarky little pug had it's flexi- extended 20ft and they weren't going to retract it unless I said anything!!! That my friends, is bullshit and I don't care what anyone says about it.

Like I said, I have 3 racers (2 active and one retired)... all of whom are walked on 6ft leather leads. None ever break.. know why? Because I buy quality leads to keep not only my dogs safe, but, other people's pets (such as free-range cats) safe from my dogs. I don't have a single lead that is over a year old and I'm not going to wait till a lead breaks or shows signs of wear till I decide to get a new one.

Maybe "hate" is too harsh a word as I certainly don't hate anyone. But, I sure as hell hate those damn 'leads'.

But you keep pointing out things that are due to faultiness on the HANDLERS part not the leash itself. Then wouldn't it be presumptuous to not think about the inherent problems in EVERYTHING? There are pros and cons to everything. Yes, I would have to agree about that lady with the pug. She should keep a better eye and watch her pooch. But I don't think that because she was being negligent about what her dog was doing that that's an essential characteristic of the retractable leash. =/

The quality of the leads that I buy are nothing short of top notch. However, Chyna was a master of busting them on her first try.

I've had several retractable leads of different varieties and they work wonderfully for me. There are exceptions to every rule, though, I can't deny that. Mine were all the kind with the long cord.

To each their own, right?