Your Pet Doesn't Need This: Why Dog Trainers Don't Recommend Buying Retractable Leashes
Almost all dog owners are frequent visitors to pet stores, where they look at new things that can please their pet.
However, experts warn that some of these spontaneous (or even planned) purchases can cause harm to the animal.
For example, dog experts recommend leaving retractable leashes on store shelves. Let's find out why.
At first glance, a roulette is a convenient “accessory” for walking a dog.
A leash of this design allows the dog to move a little further away from the owner, but at the same time the owner of the animal does not lose control over it.
But there is one, rather serious, problem: the leash is under constant tension, which means that the dog is forced to constantly stretch and eventually gets used to it.
This behavior goes against the basics of obedience training, since on a regular leash a dog should learn to walk next to its owner without feeling any tension.
Therefore, if you are interested in proper dog training, give preference to a soft, non-elastic leash that will not provoke pulling movements.
