Retractable Lead: More Freedom for Your Dog on Every Walk
With a retractable lead your dog can sniff a little further in open spaces. Here you'll find retractable and infinitely adjustable leads for your dog.
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Retractable Lead: Freedom with a Recall Function
A retractable lead gives your dog more room in fields and on country paths without you having to let it off completely. Here you'll find a retractable lead with tape and a length of five metres, which is easy to see even at dusk thanks to reflective elements, and the infinitely adjustable Fitty training lead, which lets you adapt the length to the situation at any time.
Tape Instead of Cord: What Matters
Retractable leads come with either a thin cord or a tape. Tape is wider, easier to see and less likely to cut into your hand or leg if your dog runs around you. Using the stop button on the handle, you lock the length you want, for example when a cyclist is coming towards you. Make sure the lead matches your dog's weight so the retraction mechanism works reliably.
Staying Safe with a Retractable Lead
A retractable lead is designed for walks in open country. In traffic and in tight spots, it's best to lock it at a short, fixed length. If possible, attach the lead to a harness, because if your dog suddenly shoots off at the end of the lead, the jolt puts strain on the neck. Reflective details on the tape help others notice you sooner at dusk. Check the tape regularly for wear and replace the lead if it's damaged.
Frequently asked questions
Is a retractable lead suitable for puppies?
For puppies a retractable lead is usually not the first choice, because they learn that pulling earns them more lead. For lead training, a normal training lead works better at first. You can add the retractable lead later for open spaces.
How long does the mechanism of a retractable lead last?
That depends a lot on how you look after it. Don't let the lead snap back uncontrolled, keep sand and water away from the casing and only fully reel in a wet tape once it has dried.
What can I do if the tape no longer retracts properly?
Often the tape is twisted or dirty. Pull it out completely, let it untwist and dry, then reel it back in slowly. If the retraction still doesn't work reliably after that, it's better to replace the lead.
A Retractable Lead for More Freedom
With a retractable lead, your dog can sniff around at leisure in fields and on country paths and run on ahead a little, while you keep it safely with you at all times. A wide tape is easy to see and cuts in less than a thin cord. Using the stop button on the handle, you lock the length as soon as someone comes towards you. If you prefer to do without a retraction mechanism, use an infinitely adjustable training lead and choose the length to suit the situation. It's best to attach the retractable lead to a harness so that a sudden jolt doesn't go to the neck, and always lock it at a short length in traffic. Check the tape regularly for wear, keep sand and water away from the casing and never let the lead snap back uncontrolled. That way the mechanism works reliably for a long time.