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[kayharley]

http://www.petco.com/product_info.asp?webt...718101204&tab=1

[bradl]

I like the belt construction one (described in the link above) because they don't rope-burn your hand when grabbing the lead. They also make a musical sound when the wind blows (no joke).

Please be aware that retractable leashes are easy to drop or be jerked out of your hand. Be extra careful around traffic with them. They should also be locked down or not used in crowded places where they amount to a 'loose dog' in terms of the social aggravation they can cause.

They are indeed deluxe for standing in the doorway while the dog goes out in the rain! If they'll go out in the rain

[Milopup]

Thanks for the link! I was hoping to use the retractable in parks/runs, since I know my cairn won't come back if I let him off leash. It is sometimes difficult to explain why my dog can't be off leash while others can - people sometimes think it is because cairns are dumb, though they obviously are not. They are just so independent that they could live without us (not sure whether to or ).