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Editor’s note: Dr. Lee PIckett has retired, but Creators will continue to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2019. Q: I usually walk my golden retriever, Jake, on a retractable ...

Retractable leashes are common in the dog community but many dog moms and owners still debate whether they are the best choice for daily walks. From control and safety to training habits this topic ...

Retractable dog leashes are leads that change length. They’re spring-loaded for flexibility, meaning your dog can roam farther than they might be able to when tethered to a regular leash. As the human ...

Q: I usually walk my golden retriever, Jake, on a retractable leash, which we both love. Our local park requires dogs to be on leashes no longer than 6 feet and bans the use of retractable leashes.

Q. We’re training Bullet, our border collie mix, to walk on a flex-type leash, but he’s always running ahead and wants to pull. Should we connect the retractable leash to a choke collar? – S.H., ...

Which retractable dog leashes are best? Retractable leashes are great for dogs that don’t have good recall or for use in parks and on trails where dogs must be kept on leashes. They give dogs some ...