No dog ever begs to be put on a leash. But to stay safe during walks, your dog does need to wear one. And though it may be tempting to choose a leash that gives your dog more freedom, retractable ...

Unlike a regular leash, which keeps a dog within 6 feet or so, the long line in a retractable leash encourages the dog to move away and escape the walker's control. 5. They Can Malfunction.

The Hello.it leash extends up to 11.5 ft (3.5 m), and the Hong Kong-based company behind it says the polyester leash supports a maximum of 77 lb (35 kg). While it's mostly just a dog leash, it ...

Unlike a regular leash, which keeps a dog within 6 feet or so, the long line in a retractable leash encourages the dog to move away and escape the walker's control. 5. They Can Malfunction.

Two leash models—the T1 and SE—are currently available to preorder on Kickstarter. The T1 leash comes with a light module on the clip and an expansion port for the anti-barking device.