Urgent warning to dog owners over retractable leads after shocking rise in traumatic brain and hand injuries
“Longer leads and retractable leads can get wrapped around street signs, feet, and legs of both people and animals.”
“Shorter leads allow you to read your dog and react to their body language to prevent bolts and starts that can lead to injuries.”not to bolt off during a walk can provide extra protection against picking up potentially life-threatening injuries. She continued: “I always recommend all dogs get some formal training, whether that is an obedience class or one-on-one time with an experienced, positive reinforcement trainer.”
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