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hundreds of
reasons NOT
to use a
retractable leash,
here are my top 6:
1. From a training standpoint, the retractable leash teaches a dog to
pull; hence, reinforcing his belief that there is nothing rewarding or
and to pull to get to everything else!
2.
3. The extended length of the line can get your dog into trouble with
another person or a fearful or aggressive dog that doesn’t want him
4.
5.
6.
Of the
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When Dogs Become Victims
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fessional Dog Trainer
see a lot of dogs with
pulling problems on
out of the “box” teaches dogs to use pressure to go where they
when the “box” chases him, he runs in fear of the terrifying thing
A 6 to 8 foot, double-ended leash with several rings along the
adjusted into a long or short lead for your dog, depending upon
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