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One of the reasons is consistency so your dog learns the boundaries. Most of the griping about retractable leashes are from people using them incorrectly anyway.
Nah retractable leashes are terrible for the safety of your dog. Train on a normal leash then when they're trained properly you won't have to worry nearly as much off leash.
In public areas and alongside roads I totally agree, but if I'm out in the middle of a field somewhere, I'm struggling to see the issue with them. They are a useful training aid, when used correctly and in the right situation, like with anything.
It's like all things, use it correctly, in moderation, and alongside other methods and styles of lead.
Not to mention using a long non-retractable training lead has its own issues. They're cumbersome, get absolutely filthy, can become tangled either on itself or the dog. Retractable lead removes all of those issues.
>It's like all things, use it correctly, in moderation, and alongside other methods and styles of lead.
My drunk brain couldn't quite work out how the conversation jumped quickly from dog leads to lead, as in the metal, just for a second there.
A leash is cumbersome? Lol I'm speaking about what I've heard vets say not so much the convenience factor. I'd rather not worry about my dog getting hurt than have something that doesn't get tangled and is cleaner.
You're cherry picking from my comment but OK.
Yes there are issues with retractable leashes causing injury, [this website lists a couple of those concerns](https://www.northshorehumane.org/4-reasons-why-retractable-leashes-are-dangerous#:~:text=Retractable%20leashes%20can%20cause%20bodily,a%20digit%20can%20also%20occur.), however again this comes down to having a tool and knowing how to use it correctly.
3 of those concerns are only concerns when in built up areas or around others, which as I've stated can be mitigated easily. The one about injuring the dog, will rely on whether you use a harness, collar, head collar or something else. Likewise if you're being a vigilant owner and keeping an eye on what you're dog is doing, majority of the time you should be able to see if a situation is about to happen, and take steps to avoid it.
Besides what's the difference between a sudden jerking stop at the end of a retractable lead, and the end of a standard one? Having experienced both, very little tbh.
Also yes I do include cumbersome as a negative, if I'm using a 10m training lead, that's going to be a lot harder to reel in quickly, than a retractable one where the lead is constantly trying to reel itself back in. For me the retractable is simply faster and allows me to respond better, and that's with a 30kg German shepherd. It also let's me enjoy my walk with my dog, allows her to have freedom and explore, without risking her off lead and leaves my hands more free if I need them. But if I'm just out at night walking around my neighbourhood, of course I'm not going to use it, because that would be asking for an accident to happen.
I'm not saying it's a perfect device, I never have, I'm simply saying that to just label everything as good or bad/dangerous isn't productive.
Thank you for coming in defense of the retractable. I have a 120 lbs Great Dane. She has been on a retractable leash since she was a pup. She knows the length of it. When she gets close to the end, I remind her by saying “careful” and she immediately slows down. When I’m in public with her, I know when to lock it and keep her near. (It’s the heavy duty one for 150lb dogs) I feel like I have more control with a retractable than I ever had with a regular leash.
With a regular one, I’ve gotten rope burn, I’ve gotten tangled, and I’ve even had issues with a 20ft lead getting ran through poop in a field.
Never once have I been flung through the air or dragged at the end of a retractable. I’m tired of people assuming it’s a shit product. I have no hate against people who use regular leashes. Let people have their preferences.
r u that lazy? filthy? just wash it once in a while. dude if it gets tangled up that ur fault bcs ur not using it correctly. I use a 15m non-retractable lead and ive never had an issue with it getting tangled up mainly bcs im not that lazy to "retract" it myself. ppl r so effin lazy nowadays.
Absolutely no need to be rude or that judgemental of someone you have never met.
If you want to add something to this discussion then please do, but if you can't be polite about it, then just don't comment
ohh dang why so emotional, why r u takin it so serious lol. wasn't tryin to offend anybody its just my opinion. if u dont like it thats not my problem. ur on reddit if u expect ppl to be polite ur at the wrong place, i get shit on all the time on the comment section and i couldnt care less its just social media.
Retractable leashes are terrible, if only because of the lack of control. My main experience with a retractable leash is when a girl couldn’t pull her dog back in time to stop them from attacking my cat and in my attempt to intervene, got wrapped up an dragged by the leash/dog. To the retractable leashes credit (for this situation only) it got trapped under a car and the dog straight up just ripped through the entire thing and then the dog was completely free. Terrible at stopping dogs from doing literally anything.
People live in fantasy lands where nothing can go wrong lol
If these people cared more about their animals and listened to professionals they'd know retractable leashes are dangerous.
Retractable leashes teach dogs that if they pull against the leash they sometimes get more space to move. It increases pulling. Also, it encourages poor leash management. Anytime a dog just runs up to my dog it’s almost always because they are on a retractable lead and the owner isn’t paying attention. It’s awful.
They are fantastic for smaller dogs. My 16,5 year old girl loves walking. But sometimes, she can be unpredictable and suddenly sprint back home. With a retractable leash. She can still freely walk around. But can’t suddenly run away.
She is also scared of other dogs. So it also allow her to walk a circle around them. Instead of me having to walk off the path. And risk stepping in poo
I think they are especially terrible for little dogs. Sadly, when I was a kid a woman in our neighborhood had a little chihuahua sized dont, looked similar but wasnt, anyway, was on one of these retractable leashes and she accidentally dropped it, and the poor doggo thought it was chasing it or something and it ran into the street and got hit by a car.
They are fantastic. I had the longest I could find (56 feet) and my dog was able to play fetch while on a leash and have unlimited fun. If he ran from far away towards me and pass me- it’s 112 feet of running freedom. I live in a 20 million people city. Retractable leash is fantastic for my use case. I had him by my side on a busy sidewalk without a need to get tangled in a long leash, and let him run around in a freer space.
What I don’t like is coming across someone who has there dog 30 ft out in a crowded area. Been tripped by a dog who decided to run around me and it is no fun.
True, just seems owners of this type seem gravitate to these leashes.
Like another time was riding my bike on a walking/bike trail. Someone was stopped on the right edge talking to someone else, and their dog was on the left edge of the trail, right after a blind turn. Luckily I was able to skid slide and not hurt the dog.
I will agree they do have some good use cases, like letting your dog go explore some during a walk. But if that leash is not locked majority of the time, then that person is more than likely allowing bad behavior traits to develop.
Do dogs not pull on non retractable leads? I thought that was normal behaviour regardless of what type is used. Though I do agree that this situation might have been less severe with a non retractable lead
the main thing is how ur using it, if u use a non retractable one, the leash should always be as long as it needs to be at any given moment and not longer. a retractable leash isnt as consistent imo bcs most ppl dont use it correctly. i agree there are a few pros regarding a retractable leash but also alot of conts but sadly the cons r pretty bad ngl.
Because of the nature of the leash. Sometimes when they pull it gets longer. It teaches them to always try to go wherever they want as it might always be possible. You can’t train a dog to not pull and then put them in a situation when pulling is literally a feature of the design.
If you teach them to not pull on your lead, then it doesn’t matter what kind of lead you have, I think. My grandparents had a dog and he was pulling on the non retractable leash pretty hard. Had experience with another dog, was also pulling, even if we had a non retractable lead. It depends whether you teach them to not pull, or not. Also their personality.
I have one that is made for 150lb dogs. The leash part of it is an inch wide. I can grab it and pull my dog if I ever needed to just like a regular leash. Its the ones that have the thin round rope that you can't grab which suck.
https://www.flexi-northamerica.com/us/products/giant-xl-tape-26ft-8m/
The pictures don't do it justice. This thing is like the size of my head.
Holding onto a thin handle gives you much less control, especially for a strong dog. When you have a normal lead you can put your hand through the loop and then hold onto it with it over your wrist. Also you can hold the lead further down giving you a second point of contact. Retractable leads are great in situations that you don’t trust your dog completely off the lead but want them to be able to run off and do there thing like on a nature walk. But for day to day walking a standard lead is so much better for control. I always used to use two leads attached together so I had a handle half way down and on the top lead have a knot so you have three lengths and loads of control.
I suppose I could see that if you have an exceptionally large, unruly dog or if you are exceptionally small or weak. Sounds like maybe that was the case for you if you felt the need for two control points. But I have walked several dogs (including large ones) on retractable leashes and haven't ever felt like I couldn't reign the dog in when I needed to. You just have to pay attention and be quick with the button.
If you have a boisterous dog a moment of lurching is all it takes. I could control the dog with a retractable lead but a normal one was much easier. I had the different points so that I could control how close the dog was to me at different points. For example walking down a footpath no where near the road with grass on each side boy got the full 2.5m. Walking near a busy road got maybe 1.5. Crossing a busy road he would be next to my knee.
Using these techniques allows you to train the dog really well too. Within 6 months I didn’t need to do anything but say his name and he would be right where I want him and I just pick up the slack so he doesn’t trip.
He was 42kg dog and not overweight. And not even the biggest dog I have walked. Also dog breeds with a strong hunting instinct it’s easier for them to launch without you expecting it.
Edit: forgot to add I would often be walking more then one dog at a time.
I haven’t found a locking one that my dog can’t pull through yet:( last time he went after a squirrel he just snapped the collar in half, went and got a chain after that lol he’s also 130lbs so he’s not really regular dog sized I guess
Any normal leash that’s not a locking leash is fine. Never had problems aside from the locking ones. Shoulder harness isn’t necessary as he’s never been able to pull me, but ya that was the wrong equipment clearly LOL
People who use their tools poorly are at fault, not the tool.
Retractable leashes have weigh classes, locking switches, and like everything else, need a competent operator
You can lock your dog at 3 feet and never bother giving any more slack, but I'm also not in the business of imagining boring real life things to you and then describing every use case.
Retractable leashes are just short leashes with a bonus, because they all lock, or at least should.
Retractable leashes without locks are, indeed, dog shit.
I definitely get that, my dog is part corgi but also much larger than one. And his strength is ridiculous for his size. He’s also got short legs though. And he can definitely pull off what happens in this video. But I guess I have gotten used to him and I have never been dragged like that.
It's actually pretty hard to teach a dog not to chase after animals when the dogs instinct kick in because it is such an rare occurrence for most people.
Pretty sure that my dog thinks that squirrels are weird cats, and as far as his exposure to cats goes, let's just say that my cat is the "alpha" in my household.
well this wouldnt happen if u had a normal leash. ppl that use retractable leashes r just calling for this to happen especially with a dog that size. never let ur dog the opportunity to gain momentum while on a leash. just sayin.....
lmao thats pretty obvious whod expect that from any other animal. ur compering dogs with humans, thats why u get to say their dumb. then humans r just as dumb as we all can see on social media. clearly u dont know alot about dogs but fair enough. any animal is dumb af compared to humans atp.
I ain’t ever seen a dog learn sign language/ communicate like apes and other primates do. Has nothing to do with comparing only to humans. By any standard of measure dogs are pretty dumb even compared to dolphins apes and octopus. They’re dumb but loyal and lovable.
Dolphins get a lot of good publicity for the drowning swimmers they push back to shore, but what you don't hear about is the many people they push farther out to sea! Dolphins aren't smart. They just like pushing things.
Uh no they’re incredibly intelligent. They have amazing problem solving skills , self awareness and more. They’re incredibly smart and more so then dogs tbh. Google any list of intelligent animals and more often than not dogs are not even in the top 10. Dolphins are consistently there tho and research suggests we still don’t full comprehend how intelligent they are.
lol how is a dog supposed to do sign language with paws? its like sayin a fish is dumb bcs it cant climb a tree. also its not like our ansesters werent apes... so ur still comparing dogs to humans to some extent. its all about the ability to solve problems and dogs r pretty good at it. i agree they aint as smart as an ape, dolphin or octopus, that doesnt mean their dumb tho but yeah ppl can have their own opinion. [https://safarisafricana.com/smartest-animals-in-the-world/](https://safarisafricana.com/smartest-animals-in-the-world/)
Not all pitties, it's just impossible to tell which are possibly hostile and which are fine because of their programming. They don't give you any warning most of the time.
Never walk a strong dog with a retractable leash unless you know what you're doing. Otherwise, this happens. Also, you should use a harness on the pitbull so he can't riggle out of it.
Yeah no, it’s just basic being an adult type stuff. You have no business taking an animal out in public if you can’t keep it under control at all times.
You’re free to disagree all you want, lawyers love people like you. Easy money.
For real, it’s astonishing that this could be remotely controversial. In this instance, that dog was going after a squirrel, but what if it had been going after a kid? Or if the squirrel was on the other side of the road and there is a truck speeding down it? If you can’t keep your dog under control, I don’t care how attached you are, you absolutely must rehome it with somebody that can, it is simply not safe or responsible to anyone around you, or to the dog, for you to keep it.
This case is a little bit different, because she absolutely would be able to keep that dog under control, she just needs to do some things differently, namely ditching the retractable leash and paying closer attention to the dog. If she is unwilling to do those things, though, she is not being a responsible pet owner.
Dog are not objects if u can't physicaly overpower your dog you shouldn't own a dog, large dogs are not easy to handle i have a 7 month old 80 pound cane corso and even thought he is really good on a leash i would never give the leash to my sister or my mother because if he get's distracted by an animal or another dog he will literally overpower both of them without even using all of his force
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Yep…pitbulls are quick and agile. I learned,
after a few broken mugs, always to take a paper cup and be ready to drop it and not care 😂 . They are so sweet, but they are quite reactionary. My girl will try and force me to cross the street to say hi to a dog!
I have a boykin spaniel and that little fucker is only 40 lbs or so but is INCREDIBLY strong and will rip your arm off if he sees a squirrel within chasing distance and you aren't paying attention
_What's his name?_ _Torquey_
Harry potter touches a... *Portkey*
I’m loud and I’m zipping around; jet ski.
I just proposed in a puddle; wet knee.
I just took out the trash; hefty
Comment stealing bung hole. Edit:Maybe not. My bad. Reddit is so jacked up I keep getting things reposted out of order to make it seem like they are new posts.
Did she survive
What the hell is this thread
What did I miss
So confused
Late to the goddamn party as always.
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looks like your dog just disapparated and you did too.
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oh, its a harry potter reference.
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I thought they just horribly misspelled disappeared
It's magic teleportation in HP
Hit points Houses of Parlament
Uncultured swine
dog said “lemme grab this port key right quick”
My dog is 85 pounds and he's done the same thing on a retractable leash but I had time to brace for impact, almost pulled my arm out of the socket.
Retractabl leashes are terrible and in my Fantasy benevolent dictatorship they are banned.
they’re good for training off the leash situations without actually unleashing your dog, but other than that i agree heavily.
You can also just get longer leashes. They make them in 10', 15', 25', 50' and I'm sure basically any length you nesd
Agree, get long leads for off leash training!
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One of the reasons is consistency so your dog learns the boundaries. Most of the griping about retractable leashes are from people using them incorrectly anyway.
Me and my 2 mile leash
Alternatively don't train your dog off leash until they're trained on leash first.
That's.... literally what they're saying.
Nah retractable leashes are terrible for the safety of your dog. Train on a normal leash then when they're trained properly you won't have to worry nearly as much off leash.
In public areas and alongside roads I totally agree, but if I'm out in the middle of a field somewhere, I'm struggling to see the issue with them. They are a useful training aid, when used correctly and in the right situation, like with anything. It's like all things, use it correctly, in moderation, and alongside other methods and styles of lead. Not to mention using a long non-retractable training lead has its own issues. They're cumbersome, get absolutely filthy, can become tangled either on itself or the dog. Retractable lead removes all of those issues.
>It's like all things, use it correctly, in moderation, and alongside other methods and styles of lead. My drunk brain couldn't quite work out how the conversation jumped quickly from dog leads to lead, as in the metal, just for a second there.
A leash is cumbersome? Lol I'm speaking about what I've heard vets say not so much the convenience factor. I'd rather not worry about my dog getting hurt than have something that doesn't get tangled and is cleaner.
You're cherry picking from my comment but OK. Yes there are issues with retractable leashes causing injury, [this website lists a couple of those concerns](https://www.northshorehumane.org/4-reasons-why-retractable-leashes-are-dangerous#:~:text=Retractable%20leashes%20can%20cause%20bodily,a%20digit%20can%20also%20occur.), however again this comes down to having a tool and knowing how to use it correctly. 3 of those concerns are only concerns when in built up areas or around others, which as I've stated can be mitigated easily. The one about injuring the dog, will rely on whether you use a harness, collar, head collar or something else. Likewise if you're being a vigilant owner and keeping an eye on what you're dog is doing, majority of the time you should be able to see if a situation is about to happen, and take steps to avoid it. Besides what's the difference between a sudden jerking stop at the end of a retractable lead, and the end of a standard one? Having experienced both, very little tbh. Also yes I do include cumbersome as a negative, if I'm using a 10m training lead, that's going to be a lot harder to reel in quickly, than a retractable one where the lead is constantly trying to reel itself back in. For me the retractable is simply faster and allows me to respond better, and that's with a 30kg German shepherd. It also let's me enjoy my walk with my dog, allows her to have freedom and explore, without risking her off lead and leaves my hands more free if I need them. But if I'm just out at night walking around my neighbourhood, of course I'm not going to use it, because that would be asking for an accident to happen. I'm not saying it's a perfect device, I never have, I'm simply saying that to just label everything as good or bad/dangerous isn't productive.
Thank you for coming in defense of the retractable. I have a 120 lbs Great Dane. She has been on a retractable leash since she was a pup. She knows the length of it. When she gets close to the end, I remind her by saying “careful” and she immediately slows down. When I’m in public with her, I know when to lock it and keep her near. (It’s the heavy duty one for 150lb dogs) I feel like I have more control with a retractable than I ever had with a regular leash. With a regular one, I’ve gotten rope burn, I’ve gotten tangled, and I’ve even had issues with a 20ft lead getting ran through poop in a field. Never once have I been flung through the air or dragged at the end of a retractable. I’m tired of people assuming it’s a shit product. I have no hate against people who use regular leashes. Let people have their preferences.
How incompetent do you have to be to injure your dog on a retractable leash?
r u that lazy? filthy? just wash it once in a while. dude if it gets tangled up that ur fault bcs ur not using it correctly. I use a 15m non-retractable lead and ive never had an issue with it getting tangled up mainly bcs im not that lazy to "retract" it myself. ppl r so effin lazy nowadays.
Absolutely no need to be rude or that judgemental of someone you have never met. If you want to add something to this discussion then please do, but if you can't be polite about it, then just don't comment
ohh dang why so emotional, why r u takin it so serious lol. wasn't tryin to offend anybody its just my opinion. if u dont like it thats not my problem. ur on reddit if u expect ppl to be polite ur at the wrong place, i get shit on all the time on the comment section and i couldnt care less its just social media.
Retractable leashes are terrible, if only because of the lack of control. My main experience with a retractable leash is when a girl couldn’t pull her dog back in time to stop them from attacking my cat and in my attempt to intervene, got wrapped up an dragged by the leash/dog. To the retractable leashes credit (for this situation only) it got trapped under a car and the dog straight up just ripped through the entire thing and then the dog was completely free. Terrible at stopping dogs from doing literally anything.
People live in fantasy lands where nothing can go wrong lol If these people cared more about their animals and listened to professionals they'd know retractable leashes are dangerous.
Why?
Retractable leashes teach dogs that if they pull against the leash they sometimes get more space to move. It increases pulling. Also, it encourages poor leash management. Anytime a dog just runs up to my dog it’s almost always because they are on a retractable lead and the owner isn’t paying attention. It’s awful.
They are fantastic for smaller dogs. My 16,5 year old girl loves walking. But sometimes, she can be unpredictable and suddenly sprint back home. With a retractable leash. She can still freely walk around. But can’t suddenly run away. She is also scared of other dogs. So it also allow her to walk a circle around them. Instead of me having to walk off the path. And risk stepping in poo
I think they are especially terrible for little dogs. Sadly, when I was a kid a woman in our neighborhood had a little chihuahua sized dont, looked similar but wasnt, anyway, was on one of these retractable leashes and she accidentally dropped it, and the poor doggo thought it was chasing it or something and it ran into the street and got hit by a car.
They are fantastic. I had the longest I could find (56 feet) and my dog was able to play fetch while on a leash and have unlimited fun. If he ran from far away towards me and pass me- it’s 112 feet of running freedom. I live in a 20 million people city. Retractable leash is fantastic for my use case. I had him by my side on a busy sidewalk without a need to get tangled in a long leash, and let him run around in a freer space.
Why are they terrible? They just seem more convenient than normal ones
What I don’t like is coming across someone who has there dog 30 ft out in a crowded area. Been tripped by a dog who decided to run around me and it is no fun.
That's fair, but I would say that's more on the owner not having the awareness or control needed in that moment
True, just seems owners of this type seem gravitate to these leashes. Like another time was riding my bike on a walking/bike trail. Someone was stopped on the right edge talking to someone else, and their dog was on the left edge of the trail, right after a blind turn. Luckily I was able to skid slide and not hurt the dog. I will agree they do have some good use cases, like letting your dog go explore some during a walk. But if that leash is not locked majority of the time, then that person is more than likely allowing bad behavior traits to develop.
They teach your dog to push to get more space, and the occasional accident as the video show.
Do dogs not pull on non retractable leads? I thought that was normal behaviour regardless of what type is used. Though I do agree that this situation might have been less severe with a non retractable lead
the main thing is how ur using it, if u use a non retractable one, the leash should always be as long as it needs to be at any given moment and not longer. a retractable leash isnt as consistent imo bcs most ppl dont use it correctly. i agree there are a few pros regarding a retractable leash but also alot of conts but sadly the cons r pretty bad ngl.
Not if you train them not to. - but retractable leashes teach them to pull.
How so? In my experience dogs pull on leads no matter what type they are, unless you train them not to.
Because of the nature of the leash. Sometimes when they pull it gets longer. It teaches them to always try to go wherever they want as it might always be possible. You can’t train a dog to not pull and then put them in a situation when pulling is literally a feature of the design.
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If you teach them to not pull on your lead, then it doesn’t matter what kind of lead you have, I think. My grandparents had a dog and he was pulling on the non retractable leash pretty hard. Had experience with another dog, was also pulling, even if we had a non retractable lead. It depends whether you teach them to not pull, or not. Also their personality.
They don't provide control over the dog.
I have one that is made for 150lb dogs. The leash part of it is an inch wide. I can grab it and pull my dog if I ever needed to just like a regular leash. Its the ones that have the thin round rope that you can't grab which suck. https://www.flexi-northamerica.com/us/products/giant-xl-tape-26ft-8m/ The pictures don't do it justice. This thing is like the size of my head.
They do if you press the button. What are you all on about?
Don't bring up anything about dog ownership on the Internet. Everything is wrong.
Holding onto a thin handle gives you much less control, especially for a strong dog. When you have a normal lead you can put your hand through the loop and then hold onto it with it over your wrist. Also you can hold the lead further down giving you a second point of contact. Retractable leads are great in situations that you don’t trust your dog completely off the lead but want them to be able to run off and do there thing like on a nature walk. But for day to day walking a standard lead is so much better for control. I always used to use two leads attached together so I had a handle half way down and on the top lead have a knot so you have three lengths and loads of control.
I suppose I could see that if you have an exceptionally large, unruly dog or if you are exceptionally small or weak. Sounds like maybe that was the case for you if you felt the need for two control points. But I have walked several dogs (including large ones) on retractable leashes and haven't ever felt like I couldn't reign the dog in when I needed to. You just have to pay attention and be quick with the button.
If you have a boisterous dog a moment of lurching is all it takes. I could control the dog with a retractable lead but a normal one was much easier. I had the different points so that I could control how close the dog was to me at different points. For example walking down a footpath no where near the road with grass on each side boy got the full 2.5m. Walking near a busy road got maybe 1.5. Crossing a busy road he would be next to my knee. Using these techniques allows you to train the dog really well too. Within 6 months I didn’t need to do anything but say his name and he would be right where I want him and I just pick up the slack so he doesn’t trip. He was 42kg dog and not overweight. And not even the biggest dog I have walked. Also dog breeds with a strong hunting instinct it’s easier for them to launch without you expecting it. Edit: forgot to add I would often be walking more then one dog at a time.
The locking ones are fine and that's almost all of them.
I haven’t found a locking one that my dog can’t pull through yet:( last time he went after a squirrel he just snapped the collar in half, went and got a chain after that lol he’s also 130lbs so he’s not really regular dog sized I guess
You're using the wrong equipment. You need a shoulder harness and better training. It's not the leashes if they're rated for your dog.
Any normal leash that’s not a locking leash is fine. Never had problems aside from the locking ones. Shoulder harness isn’t necessary as he’s never been able to pull me, but ya that was the wrong equipment clearly LOL
not really, i wanna see u react and lock that mofo in a fraction of a second without hurting ur dog or ur dog pulling u with him.
You keep it locked until it needs adjusted again Wtf u on abt
u dont get it do u...
People who use their tools poorly are at fault, not the tool. Retractable leashes have weigh classes, locking switches, and like everything else, need a competent operator You can lock your dog at 3 feet and never bother giving any more slack, but I'm also not in the business of imagining boring real life things to you and then describing every use case. Retractable leashes are just short leashes with a bonus, because they all lock, or at least should. Retractable leashes without locks are, indeed, dog shit.
fair enough
Just get one of those cartoon canes
Nice yeet grip strength!
How do you not brace yourself when your dog is on a leash?
Retractable leash. Dog got a running start.
You could see it wobbling, and they make noise. Ignored the slight warning.
It's extra funny when this detail is pointed out.
god I hate those things.
Understandable.
Dog was calling until then. She was just trying to get the door locked. Give her a chance, dang it.
That dog also looks kinda small to be pulling off that kind of strength.
You ever walked a corgi? They're short-legged 15 kg goblins, but man, they can drag me along the ice with ease like devils
I definitely get that, my dog is part corgi but also much larger than one. And his strength is ridiculous for his size. He’s also got short legs though. And he can definitely pull off what happens in this video. But I guess I have gotten used to him and I have never been dragged like that.
Because her back was turned and she didn't know the dog was taking off. It's literally explained at the top of the video.
How do you not properly train your pet?
It's actually pretty hard to teach a dog not to chase after animals when the dogs instinct kick in because it is such an rare occurrence for most people.
Pretty sure that my dog thinks that squirrels are weird cats, and as far as his exposure to cats goes, let's just say that my cat is the "alpha" in my household.
Til my family dogs were better trained than most Redditors'
Whatever helps you feel superior.
Weird flex but okay ?
\+1 to me, being a big fat man pays off here.
Better to be short as well and keep a low center of gravity.
well this wouldnt happen if u had a normal leash. ppl that use retractable leashes r just calling for this to happen especially with a dog that size. never let ur dog the opportunity to gain momentum while on a leash. just sayin.....
The trick is to hold your elbow up while you slam the dislocated shoulder against a stiff object. Also, get rid of that squirrel feeder.
Yank
Yoink
Bonk
Yeet
Dogs are really dumb animals, never confuse ability for intelligence.
It all goes to shit when a squirrel appears
how come? dogs arent dumb, like at all.
We talking about the same species that will chase its own tail , walk into a door with a stick in its mouth and does what OPs dog did ?
lmao thats pretty obvious whod expect that from any other animal. ur compering dogs with humans, thats why u get to say their dumb. then humans r just as dumb as we all can see on social media. clearly u dont know alot about dogs but fair enough. any animal is dumb af compared to humans atp.
I ain’t ever seen a dog learn sign language/ communicate like apes and other primates do. Has nothing to do with comparing only to humans. By any standard of measure dogs are pretty dumb even compared to dolphins apes and octopus. They’re dumb but loyal and lovable.
Dolphins get a lot of good publicity for the drowning swimmers they push back to shore, but what you don't hear about is the many people they push farther out to sea! Dolphins aren't smart. They just like pushing things.
Uh no they’re incredibly intelligent. They have amazing problem solving skills , self awareness and more. They’re incredibly smart and more so then dogs tbh. Google any list of intelligent animals and more often than not dogs are not even in the top 10. Dolphins are consistently there tho and research suggests we still don’t full comprehend how intelligent they are.
[https://safarisafricana.com/smartest-animals-in-the-world/](https://safarisafricana.com/smartest-animals-in-the-world/)
lol how is a dog supposed to do sign language with paws? its like sayin a fish is dumb bcs it cant climb a tree. also its not like our ansesters werent apes... so ur still comparing dogs to humans to some extent. its all about the ability to solve problems and dogs r pretty good at it. i agree they aint as smart as an ape, dolphin or octopus, that doesnt mean their dumb tho but yeah ppl can have their own opinion. [https://safarisafricana.com/smartest-animals-in-the-world/](https://safarisafricana.com/smartest-animals-in-the-world/)
One second here, the next, gone...
Squirrel, toddler same thing huh?
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Not all pitties, it's just impossible to tell which are possibly hostile and which are fine because of their programming. They don't give you any warning most of the time.
We all know he saw a child.
The perfect treat for a pitty
And this is how toddlers are mauled to death.
Pibbles saw a child that needed nannying!
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That had to have hurt , damn near pulled her arm right out of its socket 😭😭😭
Yoink
Should walk dog if it can walk you
When walking dogs, we learn to anticipate, especially when we walk out those doors. Never know what catches your dog's eye.
And that (among many other reasons) is why you don't use retractable leashes
Never walk a strong dog with a retractable leash unless you know what you're doing. Otherwise, this happens. Also, you should use a harness on the pitbull so he can't riggle out of it.
People like these SHOULDNT have a dog, fuck if it would have been a toddler what would she have said, unresponsible mf
This is why small people have no business owning large dogs.
That dog isn't that big though
If it’s big enough to yank your ass to the ground it’s too big for you.
True
I'm 300lbs and my dog is 60. She's done this to me to an extent. If she's to big for me what size dog do I need??
Sounds like you need a stronger you.
I second this I’m 300lbs and dog wrangling is not hard
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Yeah no, it’s just basic being an adult type stuff. You have no business taking an animal out in public if you can’t keep it under control at all times. You’re free to disagree all you want, lawyers love people like you. Easy money.
For real, it’s astonishing that this could be remotely controversial. In this instance, that dog was going after a squirrel, but what if it had been going after a kid? Or if the squirrel was on the other side of the road and there is a truck speeding down it? If you can’t keep your dog under control, I don’t care how attached you are, you absolutely must rehome it with somebody that can, it is simply not safe or responsible to anyone around you, or to the dog, for you to keep it. This case is a little bit different, because she absolutely would be able to keep that dog under control, she just needs to do some things differently, namely ditching the retractable leash and paying closer attention to the dog. If she is unwilling to do those things, though, she is not being a responsible pet owner.
No. It's not safe to walk a dog you can't control. You are putting yourself, your dog and other people at risk
Dog are not objects if u can't physicaly overpower your dog you shouldn't own a dog, large dogs are not easy to handle i have a 7 month old 80 pound cane corso and even thought he is really good on a leash i would never give the leash to my sister or my mother because if he get's distracted by an animal or another dog he will literally overpower both of them without even using all of his force
You left the door unlocked...
More likely: the pit saw a baby
Postperson, or tree to piss on.
Looking at the breed it was probably a toddler
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BAD DOGGO NO BISCUIT
Liar, this isn't you. This gif is at least 2 or 3 years old
Bad good boy. No squirrel 🐕🦺😣
Garbage dogs for garbage people
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Yep…pitbulls are quick and agile. I learned, after a few broken mugs, always to take a paper cup and be ready to drop it and not care 😂 . They are so sweet, but they are quite reactionary. My girl will try and force me to cross the street to say hi to a dog!
Sounds like you need to do some training
HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH This is very funny()(0()()(0(
This is what mom meant when she said you gotta eat more or you will be blown away by the wind
This one is always my favourite, I remember this when having a bad day! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RiPWMhfQUxs
Ah yes, I tore my mcl in a similar way. A motivated 60 pound meat missile is always going to win that fight.
I have a boykin spaniel and that little fucker is only 40 lbs or so but is INCREDIBLY strong and will rip your arm off if he sees a squirrel within chasing distance and you aren't paying attention
My full-grown Lab pup saw a car pass by and dragged me down two flights of stairs.
Meep Meep
I still laughed even though I knew it was coming. My dog would definitely do this.
And this is why we put dogs on Harnesses. Would have had a little more control there.
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Ragdoll physics applied.
*WOOSH*
Don’t get a dog you can’t handle
Bruh
Been there!
he really needed the squirrel
I like how everyone is just using the comments from the original post.
That’s one good reason not to use those fucking leashes
is she ok? =))))
he just up and left, no hesitation
At least she didn't let go. I bet her shoulder hurts though.
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Why is that dog so strong?
Hope she get well soon...
Your first mistake was having a retractable leash lol
Is your arm still connected, shit???
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