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The Dangers of Retractable Leashes

As I wrote about in Deciding to Use a Retractable Leash, I never would have used one with Budly. He would have liked to have more freedom to dash hither and yon, but he was such a wild, bad listening dog I feared nothing but disaster could come of it. But Murph was different. Walking him on a retractable leash was nice. However, we learned retractables come with their own dangers. Leash Burns Our first retractable was the thin string kind. Get a dog racing past you with that line zipping across your bare flesh and you’re going to get … Continue reading →

Deciding to Use a Retractable Leash

When we had Budly we didn’t use a retractable leash. We had the regular, old-fashioned six foot nylon leash. Walking Budly I remember seeing the retractable kind of leashes when we ran across other dog owners. I didn’t trust them. (The leashes, that is. Not the owners.) Budly was a wild walking dog. He pulled and sprinted to get to the fences behind which he knew dogs lived. And if we were someplace where there were no fences, he’d sprint just for the heck of it. I barely had control of him on the nylon leash. I felt in my … Continue reading →

Make That Walk Pleasant For Both Of You!

If you don’t have fun walking your dog, you won’t want to do it very often. It’s a simple equation! A dog who drags you around, doesn’t behave, and won’t listen isn’t a very fun walking partner. But what can you do? Use the right collar. Choke chains and prong collars may be useful for training but may not be comfortable for a walk. Try a harness or a gentle leader, which change the area of pull; a regular collar puts pull on the neck while a harness puts the pull at the chest and a gentle leader turns the … Continue reading →

Exercise Gear for Pets and People

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A walk is a great way for you and your dog to exercise. But if you and your pup are a little more active, you may want more than just a stroll around the neighborhood. If you and your dog would rather jog than walk, you might want to try a hands-free leash. Give the Buddy System a try — this award winning leash has space for two dogs on the nylon belt. The belt is adjustable and comes in three sizes. The leash is adjustable too, and can be clipped to the belt at both ends so you never … Continue reading →