Sentences with phrase «walk on a retractable leash»

Even the friendliest pets that have been properly trained to walk on a retractable leash can make other people or animals uncomfortable if they get too close.

This is a short video of my 130 lb Bullmastiff taking our daily walk on a retractable leash.

A dog that was being walked on a retractable leash (owner was not paying attention!)

A dog was being walked on a retractable leash and a head halter.

An untrained dog, a confirmed leash puller, was routinely walked on a retractable leash.

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In a great article posted on AAHA's blog, several veterinary behaviorists thoroughly explain the goals of positive leash walking and how retractable leashes prevent this.

Retractable leashes are popular with many dog owners because they allow pets more freedom to roam and explore on walks.

Retractable leashes can be very convenient, but are not a good option if you will be walking your dog on crowded sidewalks.

Some people drive their Setters to wilderness areas for runs, ride bicycles with their dogs next to them on leash, jog with their dogs on leash, or use a long, retractable leash (flexi - leash) to walk their dog in a park or neighborhood area.

And another note on leash walking your new hound, NEVER use a retractable lead.

People like retractable leashes because they give dogs more freedom to explore their surroundings on a walk, but these leashes have many drawbacks and can even be dangerous.

If you are planning to take 2 dogs, each with a retractable leash, on a walk at the same time, then it might get tricky to handle them especially if both dogs are big and powerful.

Retractable leashes are reliably strong and they allow you to give your dog as much freedom on the walk as you'd like while still reserving the ability to reel them in for control when necessary, like if other people or dogs are around.

Safe and successful introductions between adult dogs are most likely when the following conditions are met: a. Both dogs are regularly socialized and have no history of aggression b. Both owners have voice control (at minimum) over their dogs in stimulating situations (i.e. there is a balance between stimulation and control) c. Both owners know their dogs well and are able to read canine signals d. Both dogs are able to approach on slack leashes with relaxed body language e. Both owners are relaxed and confident f. Owners have good communication with one another g. Neither dog is wearing any training equipment that might cause unintended corrections or inhibit natural body language h. Neither dog is on a taught leash or a retractable leash i. Both dogs have the freedom to walk away j. Owners have good communication with one another

If your dog is well trained, gentle mannered and smart enough to master a regular leash and a retractable leash without being confused, you could be one of the rare guardians that can walk your pooch on any kind of leash without increasing risks to either one of you.

Retractable leashes can be very convenient, but they are not a good option if you will be walking your dog on crowded sidewalks.

We live in an area with lots of quiet wide roads where I allow her to trot ahead (she never pulls) but we also sometimes walk on a heavily traveled road with no sidewalk so the retractable leash is handy to keep her close.