...are sooo much better than the fixed-length type, they allow your dog to stop an sniff the roses (or whatever) while you keep on walking along, at least until you reach the end! Then Fido knows it's time to run back for your approval, (or explain that there was something really interesting back there, and you just have to go look! Ugh! a dead toad!) a few words of encouragement, and off she goes again! Basically, these types of leashes give your canine companion more room to explore her surroundings, while still keeping her safe, and out from underfoot.
I have this 26-footer that is just the best! Sheena always takes it out as far as she can, usually on the other side of the road, and trots along sniffing out whatever she finds interesting. Often she wants to drag me down some side path into the bushes, no doubt following some trail only she can see/smell.
The only problem i have, is that her collar always comes loose; she's half Shar-Pei, so she has a band of really loose, thick skin all around her neck, and i'm always moving it around, tightening it, etc. sometimes it gets right up on her ears, and i don't want to make it too tight, otherwise she starts making choking sounds, which scares me.
All-in-all, i really like this leash, walking her is much easier, and more fun for her, to boot.
Have a happy Sunday, and enjoy your walks, even if you don't have a dog!
~JackDaKat~
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Heya, Katman! It's good that you discovered extendable leashes. Have you considered harnesses, which loop around the animal's chest, instead of collars which as you've noticed can choke the animal? Another alternative is for you to wear the collar and give the leash to Sheena. ;-D mikmak
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