Retractable Dog Lead Versus Usual Dog Walking Lead
Retractable Dog Lead Versus Usual Dog Walking Lead
A retractable dog lead or a usual lead for a dog?
Dog lead or retractable dog lead are basic dog equipment. These are
the first need dog walking and training tools to get when you become
a dog owner. Retractable dog lead or dog lead is required for dog of
any breed, age, size and behavior. What is better for a dog: a
retractable or a usual dog lead? We will review two different points
of view as for this matter.
Point #1. Retractable dog lead.
- I prefer retractable dog lead for my dog. Of course, it has some
disadvantages, such as lack of control over a dog. But why do I
chose a retractable dog lead? It may seem that a dog is walking me
but not I am walking a dog. But I do not struggle for leadership. My
dog enjoys freedom. It is essential and natural for him to smell
everything around. The point of his daily walking is free running,
smelling and "doing his things". That's why we prefer a tape dog
lead.
At first I got a 7 m retractable dog lead. But I released that 5 m
is enough for me and my dog. As a rule I choose tape dog lead Flexi
Comfort for medium dog breeds with weight up to 25 kg. I like that
it has a rubber-padded handle and it is easier to hold and fix in a
hand without slide.
Retractable dog lead requires some time to get used to. The
difficulty is that it is uncomfortable to pull a dog closer to
yourself.
There are two types of retractable dog leads: a tape and a rope. A
rope dog lead roulette has a serious disadvantage. It may injure
your hand or leg if a dog suddenly sharply pulls and a rope touches
open skin. That's why it is not to be gripped when a dog pulls. But
nevertheless I use a rope retractable dog lead only. While two years
I use it I have never had injures neither on my hands nor on the
dog. Also I have never had problems with knots on a rope dog lead. I
like that a rope retractable dog lead has a 1 m long tape at the
beginning. It is very convenient to hold a dog when required. Tape
dog lead is less dangerous but it is easy entangled and stained. A
tape dog lead easy blows with the wind.
For two years I use the third retractable dog lead. The first one is
successfully eaten by my Beagle. I fixed him with the retractable to
a tree while I have been sitting 3 m beside it. A dog could not help
but gnaw it through. The second one was crashed at a tree. The third
one is still in use. But summer will show. Important: do not buy
Chinese fakes. Original retractable dog lead of a famous trade mark
worth the money, as it will serve you for a long time, if nobody
affects its lifespan.
Point #2. Dog walking lead.
- My choice is a leather dog lead. It is absolutely impossible to control a
dog on a retractable dog lead. Leading a dog while walking is also
difficult. A finger is at the fixing button all the walking long, in
the order to be ready to clip, fix or release the catch. Retractable
dog lead entangles in bushes and trees immediately. It is
inconvenient for dogs to play on a retractable dog lead. And rope retractable dog lead is
even dangerous for it. When somebody is walking with a dog on a
retractable dog lead in darkness it is frightening to hear the noise
of clicking and whistles of an invisible rope that threatens to
injure one's legs any moment.
Dog lead does not cause any alike troubles. First of all, usual dog
lead length of 2.5-3 m is enough to let a dog move freely enough and
to fold it when needed to keep a dog closer. Of course it requires
some time to get used to, as any device and any type of dog lead. It
may be hold by two hands. If a dog suddenly pulls and a lead becomes
unfolded it is possible to catch a slipping end by another hand in
time. By a dog lead tightening is easy to change the speed of dog
walking. Even a sharp pull while immediate stop is softened by
natural amortizing by your hand. When you get enough experience you
will accelerate, decelerate or diverse dog direction by easy moves
of your fingers.
Second, you may throw dog lead any time to the
ground if needed. It will not crash or injure a dog. And it is easy
to take up again. But imagine throwing a retractable dog lead out of
your hands. Imagine how many dogs and puppies have been frightened
by crashing noise of a falling roulette and beaten on their paws.
Usual dog lead is easy cleaned and wiped unlike a rope or tape
retractable dog lead (if it is cleaned at all).
Further, if we set a dog off leash, a dog lead does not bother us at
all. It is light, easy to hang on shoulders or tighten on a belt.
And a retractable dog lead is to be carried in a hand.
In general, dog lead is more durable than a retractable one. They
both have one weak point - snap hook. But besides this fact dog lead
is almost indistructible, while roulette is quite possible to crush
and at many points. The prices of these two devices are completely
disparate. So here is a tale in a sake of a dog lead! But however I
try i cannot find advantages of a retractable dog lead. I cannot
understand why many dog owners use it.
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- I prefer retractable dog lead for my dog. Of course, it has some
disadvantages, such as lack of control over a dog. But why do I
chose a retractable dog lead? It may seem that a dog is walking me
but not I am walking a dog. But I do not struggle for leadership. My
dog enjoys freedom. It is essential and natural for him to smell
everything around. The point of his daily walking is free running,
smelling and "doing his things". That's why we prefer a tape dog
lead. 
- My choice is a leather dog lead. It is absolutely impossible to control a
dog on a retractable dog lead. Leading a dog while walking is also
difficult. A finger is at the fixing button all the walking long, in
the order to be ready to clip, fix or release the catch. Retractable
dog lead entangles in bushes and trees immediately. It is
inconvenient for dogs to play on a retractable dog lead. And rope retractable dog lead is
even dangerous for it. When somebody is walking with a dog on a
retractable dog lead in darkness it is frightening to hear the noise
of clicking and whistles of an invisible rope that threatens to
injure one's legs any moment. 
Second, you may throw dog lead any time to the
ground if needed. It will not crash or injure a dog. And it is easy
to take up again. But imagine throwing a retractable dog lead out of
your hands. Imagine how many dogs and puppies have been frightened
by crashing noise of a falling roulette and beaten on their paws.
Usual dog lead is easy cleaned and wiped unlike a rope or tape
retractable dog lead (if it is cleaned at all). 
