Best retractable dog lead

gettingready

Zara's flexi (PAH, size 3) is almost as old as Zara. It is a tape lead and we had it since Zara was 4 months old, she will be 7 in August so we have this lead for over 6 years now with no problems.

olias

Flexi CORD lead every time! The trouble with the tape ones is they can twist as they retract back into the holder, therefore jamming the mechanism.

I have never had a cord break and I have had GSDs and Labradors, both big strong dogs.

Olias

manda1205

olias wrote: »

Flexi CORD lead every time! The trouble with the tape ones is they can twist as they retract back into the holder, therefore jamming the mechanism.

I have never had a cord break and I have had GSDs and Labradors, both big strong dogs.

Olias

Yet I have a labrador who broke a cord one, and I've never had a tape one twist and jam up either. Have been using our tape one for over 3 years, only bought a new one last month as it was longer and more comfortable to hold. Guess its each to their own when it comes to flexi leads.

gettingready

Cord ones are dangerous - they can wrap around the dog/owner/other person/other person's dog and cause injury - yes, have seen it many times. Including cyclists driving over them as they could not see them when owner is on one side of the path and the dog on other. Small yappy dogs running towards someone/something and tangling their cord leads round that person/dog.

They are also difficult to see from a distance.

Tape ones are much safer - for everyone involved.

unholyangel

manda1205 wrote: »

Yet I have a labrador who broke a cord one, and I've never had a tape one twist and jam up either. Have been using our tape one for over 3 years, only bought a new one last month as it was longer and more comfortable to hold. Guess its each to their own when it comes to flexi leads.

Depends on the dog too!

Some are perfect walkers while others pull. Theres different opinions on everything to do with pets tbh. Which lead, which food, which training technique etc. Personally I think everyone just needs to find whats best for the dog and them.

olias

gettingready wrote: »

Cord ones are dangerous - they can wrap around the dog/owner/other person/other person's dog and cause injury - yes, have seen it many times. Including cyclists driving over them as they could not see them when owner is on one side of the path and the dog on other.

Why are the cyclists riding on the path?

Olias

gettingready

Paths are for everyone to use - there is no "no cycles" or "no dogs" signs so it is common courtessy.

In any case, lets not sidetrack from the thread.

Everyone will have their favourite for their own reason - IMHO and experience, the cord ones are dangerous for everyone/everything around them.

You may disagree as this is the one you prefer to use.

We do not all need to have the same views.

VanMan2007

Thanks for the replies guys.

As for dogs and cycle paths, I see lots of idiots racing down "communial" paths, which would annoy me too if I was a dog owner.

I make a point of slowing right down, or even stopping, until the dog can see me. I even say a "Hello, beautiful!" so the dog knows where I am.

I would be devastated if I injured any animal on a bike ride.

MrsAtobe

I wish every cyclist was as considerate as you .

olias

gettingready wrote: »

Paths are for everyone to use - there is no "no cycles" or "no dogs" signs so it is common courtessy.

In any case, lets not sidetrack from the thread.

Everyone will have their favourite for their own reason - IMHO and experience, the cord ones are dangerous for everyone/everything around them.

You may disagree as this is the one you prefer to use.

We do not all need to have the same views.

Itr may be sidetracking the thread but you are wrong. Cycles should only be on designated cycle paths or on bridleways. Any other path is unlawful for them to use. the reason why there is such a problem these dys with them, is the lack of knowledge, education and proper enforcement. And before you start accusoing me of being OTT, the rules and legislation is there for a reason. After all you wouldn't be happy about a cycle on a motorway for example.

Olias