Lakesrider's point about the retractable leashes is correct. The old adage "give 'em an inch..." comes to mind. I have two rambunctious golden retrievers, and have walked them on both short leads and retractables. The younger dog, now pushing 2 yrs old, has obviously not had enough "fixed" leash training, as she loves to charge ahead. My mistake in not training her better on the short leash.
And I must second the "never off leash" comment as well. The only times mine are off leash at all is in my back yard, when they are doing their business. And someone is always there with them. Off-leash is just ASKING for trouble these days.
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