Although it is important for both you and your dog's mental and physical health to go for a walk at least twice a day, using a retractable leash on those walks is not a good idea. They are often ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SeventyFour / Getty Images There are many types of dog leashes out there, and if you're a new dog parent, you may be wondering ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee PIckett has retired, but Creators will continue to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2019. Q: I usually walk my golden retriever, Jake, on a retractable ...

Which retractable dog leashes are best? Retractable leashes are great for dogs that don’t have good recall or for use in parks and on trails where dogs must be kept on leashes. They give dogs some ...

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Which retractable dog leashes are best? Retractable leashes are great for dogs that don’t have good recall or for use in parks and on trails where dogs must be kept on leashes. They give dogs some ...

Q: I usually walk my golden retriever, Jake, on a retractable leash, which we both love. Our local park requires dogs to be on leashes no longer than 6 feet and bans the use of retractable leashes.

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