When dogs lunge, as they so often do when they see something exciting, the leash will not retract, and the walker will have ...

Baker prefers a standard 4- to 6-foot-long leather leash for dog walking. She recommends avoiding retractable leashes, which present a variety of safety risks for both dogs and their walkers.

And though it may be tempting to choose a leash that gives your dog more freedom, retractable leashes can pose a threat to your pet’s safety as well as your own. For our guide to retractable ...

These leashes do not prevent pulling; in fact, they encourage it. When dogs pull, the walker releases more leash, and the dog is encouraged to pull more. When the dog reaches the end of the leash ...