Retractable Leads 

Retractable leads work by allowing to lock the lead by pressing a button and allow the cable to extend when a lock is released and tension applied. The unit rewinds the lead only when the tension on the lead is eased.

In order to get the dog closer, the dog either has to walk towards the human, stop walking and allow the owner to catch up or the owner has to perform a “retraction two-step” (lunge forward, shorten the cable, lock, release the lock, move forward, shorten the cable, lock, repeat).

Even with small dogs, the tension when the lock is released is not enough to pull the dog back to the owner. If desired, the dog can keep pulling and not allow the lead to shorten.

Fixed Length Leash

Dogs with poor leash manners are not safe on retracting leads so you need a regular fixed length lead lead.  A dog can get adequate exercise on walks with a 3 m or 1.5 m long leash.

If your dog is pulling,  it is very exited or even aggressive when walking then it is safe to use a harness with a fixed length solid cord.

Harness

A harness give you more control and in the same time it does not hurt the dog by chocking.

Body harnesses are a great tool because of the comfort they afford the dog and the ease with which most dogs adjust to them. There are hundreds of such harnesses available, many of which vary in style and function.