I use one to take Lucy out in our fenced in yard. I never use it anywhere else.

I use it in the yard because she likes to eat things she shouldn’t, because some days I don’t want to go out all the way out the door with her and want to make sure she comes in when called.

I never use it on a walk because one does not have any control over one’s dog when the dog is on a retractable leash.

I wouldn’t dream of using the retractable leash to take my dog to a vet’s office…because one does not have any control over one’s dog on a retractable leash.

If I take Lucy for a walk in a park, she’s on a regular six foot lead. She’s under control.

I have seen dogs injured by other dogs who were on retractable leashes or worse yet allowed to run loose.

Hello irresponsible dog owner.

Please go take your dog to obedience classes so you can learn how to be a responsible dog owner.

Don’t get me started on the people who don’t clean up after their dogs….