Now I got sad because my theory is that these were originally meant for new pandemic dog owners but they ended up giving up their dog because they were woefully unprepared.
@shiranissosexy Who would ever get rid of a dog. One of the reasons I stay single. Is because I don’t have enough room in my bed for a boyfriend. Because I sleep with three dogs. I don’t mind though they are much better company.
@Helmet0987 retractable leashes are notorious for finger injuries. In extreme cases people have had their fingers amputated by them. The extra thin leash if it gets wrapped around your finger and the dog pulls hard can cause injury.
@fairchild521@Helmet0987 I don’t, but some do and people lose fingers. A 16’ leash can easily be caught around a child’s leg in an instant and cause burning and cutting. Then you get sued.
Or
“Hold the leash for a minute while I tie my shoes”… And the person loses a finger.
You shouldn’t wrap ANY leash around your finger but people do and these things cause more injuries than traditional leashes because of the thin “cutting” nature of the material and also the length and lever action you can get.
@werehatrack All this talk about the kinkiness of dog leashes is starting to make me feel slightly uncomfortable. But not that there’s anything wrong with that …
@btotten The most dangerous part is that these give the false impression that both the dog and owner need to be trained on how to use these. Once people figure out the locking mechanism, they think the job’s done.
@btotten I’ve used these a good bit without incident and gave up on them because we live on a dirt road and the grit would cause them to jam, sometimes while extended. I have now watched my elderly mom use these with her tiny dog and I feel like they should be banned as unsafe.
@wickhameh Anecdotal? While I can’t provide a pub-med study to satisfy your clearly well-founded scientific requirements, I’d hazard to guess MILLIONS of non-morons also use these on the regular with zero issues.
The other comparisons (ivermectin use and lawn darts) are just plain stupid, but whatever. You win - these are the work of Satan.
Is it possible for someone to use one of these safely and to good advantage for many years? Yes. Is it possible that an unforeseen circumstance will result in injury after all that time? Also yes. Do some of the same hazards exist with a regular leash? Yes, though generally there are fewer. Does a great deal depend upon the dog involved? You betcha. Does a great deal depend upon things over which the user may have no control? Also yes. Does all of that, taken together, mean that these are an inherently bad idea and that nobody should ever use them? No. But it does mean that people really need to be fully informed of the hazards, fully capable of understanding those hazards, and willing to accept responsibility for keeping control of the animal, keeping fully aware of the situation, and dealing with the consequences of unexpected developments, if they are going to use them.
But all of that having been said, one must ask if people even reliably read the instructions, to which the only answer supported by the common experience is “No”. Does that mean these should be banned? Also no, in my personal opinion. Would I use one if I had a dog? Probably not.
@btotten I have a 130 lb dog and have used a heavy duty 25’ retractable leash with him for 5 years. It allows him room to move and smell and a certain freedom, that I think is essential to a dog’s well being. And never had a problem. But the issue is controlling the dog and common sense. If you have a poorly trained animal, then a 4-6’ foot leash is just an excuse for your failings as a dog owner. My guy is trained to HALT on command. There are minor exceptions (he’s a dog, not a robot), which is why you have to pay attention. The other thing is that a retractable leash leash can be LOCKED at any length at any time. On a crowded street, sometimes I lock it at 3’ along with using HEEL. If there’s nobody on the street, I’ll unlock and let him go investigate a particularly interesting smell (OK, GO and a finger gesture). If you’re in a park and no one is nearby, then hey your dog has a 50’ radius of freedom to be him/her/their self. Etcetc - the point is a retractable leash gives you and your dog way more options for fun and freedom. But yes, you need to be alert and pay attention.
What’s funny is that people here are making comments as if the general population is not full of morons! Don’t y’all remember Tide Pods?
Use a retractable leash if you want. To me, it’s not worth the risk to my dog.
@cpietra My beautiful oversized staffordshire Pit used the same original German made Flexi brand tape leash in Large for 14 years and its still used by my other dogs a decade after his death! Walmart has them for about $20 (get tape NOT cord) and Dollar Tree carries these exact bowls. Don’t mess with these. Flexi leads can last almost forever. if you get caught in rain, just let them dry before retracting for storage.
@birdy@katbyter the 8.8 oz size worked for my big dogs, cause I’m already carrying water in a separate bottle with a lid and I can refill. I like that it’s small enough to clip to my belt loop.
Glad I looked here, my 65 lb dog needs the heavier retractable ones.
For walks I use a regular leash. For quick playtime in the yard the retractable is ideal. My dog has learned the limit of the longer playtime leash and there is no yanking at the end. She gets more room to run around and explore the yard, all while I conform to the leash laws in my city.
@derek17j This is the perfect use for these, in a location where the dog & other people are safe from the potential lack of control. My dog likes to wander a bit when it’s time to poop, so she appreciates the runway these give her when she has to do her business in an unfenced area.
Question:What is the weight limit?
Answer:Our Triton Retractable Dog Leash is desigend for small to medium sized dogs up to 44 lbs.
By Upper Echelon Products LLC on September 1, 2020
@806D2701 …yeah but this is exactly why folks SHOULD adopt rather than buy dogs bred for the purpose.
Abandoned pets need homes – they would not thrive as feral dogs. Should humans have domesticated dogs & cats? No. But they are part of our world now and need loving care.
@806D2701 I can’t tell if you’re joking or just dumb. How do you suggest people go about getting consent for ownership from pets? This is one of those oversensitive, everything normal is offensive and wrong, bullshit stances, isn’t it? Do we let the dogs pick their owners and their gender? Do we buy them whatever food they choose? When your cat was “old enough,” did you ask for its paw in marriage? Dogs are not people. They can’t give consent for ownership. That doesn’t mean they should all run free until they choose a house and family to take them in. They are pets/property. I treat my dogs better than many people treat their children, but they don’t decide much beyond which toy to chew on and where to shit. Dogs and cats are literally bred for the sole purpose of being owned by humans. Nobody is kidnapping dogs from the woods where they roam free and subjecting them to forced labor. Strays aren’t just freed slaves venturing into the world to make it on their own, after overcoming the horrors of being owned by people. Please tell me you were joking and I typed all of this for nothing. The alternative is much more depressing. This whole thread is full of people who probably wouldn’t survive on their own any better than a dog without an owner. Dogs are truly smarter than a lot of people nowadays, so maybe they should have more rights. People are getting dumber and more useless every day.
As mentioned in a reply, I have a 130 lb dog and prefer a retractable leash. I went through a number of them, and they might work okay for small dogs, but they are usually of poor plastic construction and don’t last long. I ended up with a german built Flexi Giant XL - built like a tank and has lasted 4 years. The open reel construction allows you to to easily untangle the occasional snarls that happen with retractable leashes (you really don’t want to open up an enclosed reel cause the spring wants to sprang).
Yeah, I would never mess around with anything but Flexi. I have one of my Flexis for 24 years. (I don’t buy the cord versions anymore … The tapes are leagues better). Also if I am caught in the rain, I let my Flexis dry indoors before retracting them – the only time I disassembled a Flexi, I couldn’t fit it back together again. Flexi was strong enough for my very strong 75 lb pit bull mix for his 14 years of life (a regular large size!)
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Model: TRDL
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This site has really gone to the dogs
Now I got sad because my theory is that these were originally meant for new pandemic dog owners but they ended up giving up their dog because they were woefully unprepared.
@shiranissosexy Who would ever get rid of a dog. One of the reasons I stay single. Is because I don’t have enough room in my bed for a boyfriend. Because I sleep with three dogs. I don’t mind though they are much better company.
Pass. I like keeping all ten of my fingers thank you. I couldn’t count to eleven without them.
@OnionSoup Never had a problem
@Helmet0987 retractable leashes are notorious for finger injuries. In extreme cases people have had their fingers amputated by them. The extra thin leash if it gets wrapped around your finger and the dog pulls hard can cause injury.
@Helmet0987 @OnionSoup if you let that happen, you deserve to lose your finger.
@Helmet0987 @OnionSoup that is why you hold on to the handle. Don’t wrap the leash on any part of your body.
@fairchild521 @Helmet0987 I don’t, but some do and people lose fingers. A 16’ leash can easily be caught around a child’s leg in an instant and cause burning and cutting. Then you get sued.
Or
“Hold the leash for a minute while I tie my shoes”… And the person loses a finger.
You shouldn’t wrap ANY leash around your finger but people do and these things cause more injuries than traditional leashes because of the thin “cutting” nature of the material and also the length and lever action you can get.
@fairchild521 @OnionSoup Maybe they want to lose a finger and you should mind your beeswax
@OnionSoup Fear of the world is strong here.
@Helmet0987 I don’t have any beeswax to mind. I don’t have a corncob up my butt either!
If I had a 16-ft retractable dog this would be the perfect leash.
Oh, and your kink is OK, but it’s not my kink.
@werehatrack All this talk about the kinkiness of dog leashes is starting to make me feel slightly uncomfortable. But not that there’s anything wrong with that …
I’m guessing the leash wouldn’t be of much use with my 100# puppy…
@haydesigner great for pulling the wagon down the street.
Nice blue color. Matches my last dogs face after our last walk.
That’s a joke,. I’m the one who had the blue face after my wife walked me.
Sit Ubu Sit! Good Dog!
Retractable leashes are dangerous to use with your dog. And their use teaches dogs bad habits. https://www.metlifepetinsurance.com/blog/pet-care/the-dangers-of-retractable-leashes/
@btotten Thanks for posting this. I’ve never used a retractable leash and was thinking about getting these.
I think I won’t.
@btotten Came here to say this. Thank you.
More than “meh”, this is solidly a “these are bad and shouldn’t exist”.
@btotten @vaticdart Nothing like watching a dog almost get hit by a car, while their owner is oblivious to what is going on.
@btotten dangerous
Ah bullshit - a leash isn’t bad because its user is a fucking moron.
I’ve been using these for 30 years - ZERO incidents.
@Pufferfishy Thanks for the anecdotal argument.
@btotten The most dangerous part is that these give the false impression that both the dog and owner need to be trained on how to use these. Once people figure out the locking mechanism, they think the job’s done.
@btotten the whole idea of a leash is to control your animal. These let your dog control you.
@btotten I personally have never had an issue, walking all types of dogs. However, I’m not a moron.
@Pufferfishy I’ve been taking two pounds of Ivermectin for 30 years with zero COVID.
@btotten - They’re banned in many places. Not to Karen but they’re like the lawn darts of dog walking.
@btotten I’ve used these a good bit without incident and gave up on them because we live on a dirt road and the grit would cause them to jam, sometimes while extended. I have now watched my elderly mom use these with her tiny dog and I feel like they should be banned as unsafe.
@wickhameh Anecdotal? While I can’t provide a pub-med study to satisfy your clearly well-founded scientific requirements, I’d hazard to guess MILLIONS of non-morons also use these on the regular with zero issues.
The other comparisons (ivermectin use and lawn darts) are just plain stupid, but whatever. You win - these are the work of Satan.
@Pufferfishy No, just pointing out that you used a personal experience or an isolated example instead of a sound argument or compelling evidence.
@Pufferfishy And millions of people used lawn darts for decades without incident. That doesn’t mean they’re a good idea.
Is it possible for someone to use one of these safely and to good advantage for many years? Yes. Is it possible that an unforeseen circumstance will result in injury after all that time? Also yes. Do some of the same hazards exist with a regular leash? Yes, though generally there are fewer. Does a great deal depend upon the dog involved? You betcha. Does a great deal depend upon things over which the user may have no control? Also yes. Does all of that, taken together, mean that these are an inherently bad idea and that nobody should ever use them? No. But it does mean that people really need to be fully informed of the hazards, fully capable of understanding those hazards, and willing to accept responsibility for keeping control of the animal, keeping fully aware of the situation, and dealing with the consequences of unexpected developments, if they are going to use them.
But all of that having been said, one must ask if people even reliably read the instructions, to which the only answer supported by the common experience is “No”. Does that mean these should be banned? Also no, in my personal opinion. Would I use one if I had a dog? Probably not.
@btotten I have a 130 lb dog and have used a heavy duty 25’ retractable leash with him for 5 years. It allows him room to move and smell and a certain freedom, that I think is essential to a dog’s well being. And never had a problem. But the issue is controlling the dog and common sense. If you have a poorly trained animal, then a 4-6’ foot leash is just an excuse for your failings as a dog owner. My guy is trained to HALT on command. There are minor exceptions (he’s a dog, not a robot), which is why you have to pay attention. The other thing is that a retractable leash leash can be LOCKED at any length at any time. On a crowded street, sometimes I lock it at 3’ along with using HEEL. If there’s nobody on the street, I’ll unlock and let him go investigate a particularly interesting smell (OK, GO and a finger gesture). If you’re in a park and no one is nearby, then hey your dog has a 50’ radius of freedom to be him/her/their self. Etcetc - the point is a retractable leash gives you and your dog way more options for fun and freedom. But yes, you need to be alert and pay attention.
@btotten Fear of the world is strong here.
What’s funny is that people here are making comments as if the general population is not full of morons! Don’t y’all remember Tide Pods?
Use a retractable leash if you want. To me, it’s not worth the risk to my dog.
@btotten to be fair, tide pods look delicious
From Amazon:
Q: What is the weight limit?
A: Our Triton Retractable Dog Leash is designed for small to medium sized dogs up to 44 lbs.
So I and my 60 lb Pit/Boxer mix are out.
@cpietra Not if you use both at the same time!
@cpietra @Raven65 I have an 80lb pit/boxer/bulldog mix and she breaks things designed for 100lb+ dogs.
I don’t think even two leashes together designed for little dogs would work.
@cpietra My beautiful oversized staffordshire Pit used the same original German made Flexi brand tape leash in Large for 14 years and its still used by my other dogs a decade after his death! Walmart has them for about $20 (get tape NOT cord) and Dollar Tree carries these exact bowls. Don’t mess with these. Flexi leads can last almost forever. if you get caught in rain, just let them dry before retracting for storage.
That water cup looks really small, but it doesn’t list a size
@katbyter According to Amazon it is 8.8 ounces.
@katbyter My guess is between a C and a D
@katbyter well the leash is for smaller or medium sized dogs so the cup is probably appropriate for them.
@katbyter @OnionSoup
An 8.8-ounce cup is smaller than a typical office coffee mug. It would be pitifully small for a 20-pound dog on a hot day.
And as for the other comparison… Barely up to an A.
@birdy @katbyter they have this exact bowl at Dollar Tree. (they are quite nice).
@birdy @katbyter the 8.8 oz size worked for my big dogs, cause I’m already carrying water in a separate bottle with a lid and I can refill. I like that it’s small enough to clip to my belt loop.
Glad I looked here, my 65 lb dog needs the heavier retractable ones.
For walks I use a regular leash. For quick playtime in the yard the retractable is ideal. My dog has learned the limit of the longer playtime leash and there is no yanking at the end. She gets more room to run around and explore the yard, all while I conform to the leash laws in my city.
@derek17j This is the perfect use for these, in a location where the dog & other people are safe from the potential lack of control. My dog likes to wander a bit when it’s time to poop, so she appreciates the runway these give her when she has to do her business in an unfenced area.
Plastic clip? I wouldn’t use this on anything larger than a toy poodle.
@Pufferfishy Plastic clip on the bowl, metal clip on the leash.
@aolshove Images provided are, at best, contradictory
@aolshove @Pufferfishy
They make black ones that are metal, you know.
https://smile.amazon.com/Swivel-Hooks-Black-Heavy-Trigger/dp/B0965VS7PZ
Perfect for giving your dog the freedom to poop in your neighbors’ yards.
What is the maximum weight of the dog this leash can accommodate?
@terri2dogs
From the Q&A on Amazon:
A great deal will depend upon the dog involved.
I use these on my kids.
/giphy fallacious-giant-passengers
Hot take: society contains far too many pet animals, and most pet owners neglect their animals.
Your pet is owned by you, non-consentually. It’s your slave!
@806D2701 Hot take: Along with this post, most people should NEVER have kids. Ever. Too many shitty parents I’d like to kick in the face.
@806D2701 …yeah but this is exactly why folks SHOULD adopt rather than buy dogs bred for the purpose.
Abandoned pets need homes – they would not thrive as feral dogs. Should humans have domesticated dogs & cats? No. But they are part of our world now and need loving care.
@806D2701 I can’t tell if you’re joking or just dumb. How do you suggest people go about getting consent for ownership from pets? This is one of those oversensitive, everything normal is offensive and wrong, bullshit stances, isn’t it? Do we let the dogs pick their owners and their gender? Do we buy them whatever food they choose? When your cat was “old enough,” did you ask for its paw in marriage? Dogs are not people. They can’t give consent for ownership. That doesn’t mean they should all run free until they choose a house and family to take them in. They are pets/property. I treat my dogs better than many people treat their children, but they don’t decide much beyond which toy to chew on and where to shit. Dogs and cats are literally bred for the sole purpose of being owned by humans. Nobody is kidnapping dogs from the woods where they roam free and subjecting them to forced labor. Strays aren’t just freed slaves venturing into the world to make it on their own, after overcoming the horrors of being owned by people. Please tell me you were joking and I typed all of this for nothing. The alternative is much more depressing. This whole thread is full of people who probably wouldn’t survive on their own any better than a dog without an owner. Dogs are truly smarter than a lot of people nowadays, so maybe they should have more rights. People are getting dumber and more useless every day.
@806D2701 @SEGAStaRBiTS64 I’ll go one step further: most people’s parents never should’ve had kids.
@806D2701 @warpedrotors More like
humanity was a mistake
As mentioned in a reply, I have a 130 lb dog and prefer a retractable leash. I went through a number of them, and they might work okay for small dogs, but they are usually of poor plastic construction and don’t last long. I ended up with a german built Flexi Giant XL - built like a tank and has lasted 4 years. The open reel construction allows you to to easily untangle the occasional snarls that happen with retractable leashes (you really don’t want to open up an enclosed reel cause the spring wants to sprang).
Yeah, I would never mess around with anything but Flexi. I have one of my Flexis for 24 years. (I don’t buy the cord versions anymore … The tapes are leagues better). Also if I am caught in the rain, I let my Flexis dry indoors before retracting them – the only time I disassembled a Flexi, I couldn’t fit it back together again. Flexi was strong enough for my very strong 75 lb pit bull mix for his 14 years of life (a regular large size!)
Didn’t I unsubscribe from you guys a couple years ago?
@darbanella
Evidently not. Try again!
@Kyeh I will but it’s been a couple years since I’ve gotten a Meh-mail. Thinking I got cycled back in!
@darbanella Odd … there are people who want to get them who don’t!
Ha, I’m lucky, I guess!