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Retractable dog lead

Retractable Dog Lead, Paw Print

Freedom under control

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Regular price £13.00 GBP
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The handle fits in your hand — one-handed grip, even with gloves in winter

He explores while you keep hold — the tape unwinds and locks with your thumb, so you regain control in a second

You choose his range to suit the place — three metres in town, the full length in a field, without changing lead

Upkeep won't take up your time — wipe clean with a damp cloth

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In stock — Dispatched within 24 hoursEstimated delivery: 14 – 16 November
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  1. Ordered 7 November
  2. Dispatched 9 November
  3. Delivered 14–16 November
Description
Retractable dog lead in ABS plastic casing + nylon cord + stainless snap hook. It suits exploring on open paths, never town walks. The constant tension it creates teaches a dog to pull, so avoid it while training loose-lead walking.
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Product specifications

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Retractable Dog Lead, Paw Print

  • Material: ABS plastic casing + nylon cord + stainless snap hook
  • Dimensions: 5 m: up to 14 kg
  • Style: Automatic retractable lead with quick-lock button
  • Care: Wipe with a damp cloth
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Retractable dog lead: where it helps, and where it's dangerous

A retractable lead has one specific use: letting a dog explore an open path while staying connected. It isn't made for town, where its variable length puts your dog in the road before you have time to lock it.

What you need to know: the constant tension it creates teaches a dog to pull, because moving forward rewards pulling. That's why it's never used with a dog still learning. The lock is the technical point behind our retractable dog leads.

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Lock, weight rating and tape: what to check

This one is made of ABS plastic casing + nylon cord + stainless snap hook. Automatic retractable lead with quick-lock button, 5 m: up to 14 kg — check the maximum weight rating and allow a margin: a dog that bolts puts far more than its own weight on the mechanism. A flat tape cuts less than a round cord, which burns hands and legs. On a trail, a fixed lead is still safer and clearer for your dog than the Comfort Grip Retractable Dog Lead at full extension.

  • Always clip to a harness, never a collar: a sudden stop on a retractable injures the windpipe
  • Check the weight rating with a margin – a dog bolting far exceeds its own weight
  • Choose flat tape over round cord, which burns hands and legs
  • Never use a retractable dog lead in town or near a road
  • Lock it BEFORE you meet someone, not during: the mechanism locks poorly under tension
  • Look after the casing: wipe with a damp cloth
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Using it well, and situations to avoid

Good practice comes down to three rules: open paths only, lock early before any encounter, and never with a dog you're teaching to walk on a loose lead. One hand on the handle, the other ready to lock.

Never let the cord run around your legs or a passer-by's: rope burns are common and serious. To explore safely, a five-metre long line gives the same freedom with no mechanism to fail.

A mechanical flaw worth knowing: a retractable's lock works far less well when the tape is already under tension. If the dog is pulling, the button can give or slip. The right reflex is to lock short BEFORE the situation arises, not when you spot the other dog.

FAQ

Will the clip hold a large dog?

Check the stated load in the specifications rather than the look: a zamak clip gives way where a steel one holds. It's the part that fails first on a dog lead.

What is it made of?

ABS plastic casing + nylon cord + stainless steel snap hook. It's this material mix that sets the care routine: check the specifications for the right way to wash it.

How do I clean it?

Warm soapy water, then air dry. Avoid the washing machine: it damages the stitching on the handle, which takes the most strain.

Does the colour make any difference?

No: Pink, Green, Blue and Black all share the same dimensions and the same finish. It's purely a question of looks.