Retractable Leash

Not every dog owner loves to use a retractable leash, but somehow retractable leash has its benefit, especially helpful for the ones who live in an apartment without a backyard or living in a city where dogs are not allowed to hang out without a leash but the owners want to give the dogs limited freedom in control. Today, we’ll focus on two brands, namely Flexi, and TUG.

Flexi

1972, Germany

Flexi is widely known by dog families around the world. It will never go wrong to buy Flexi as your first retractable leash if you don’t want to compare the pros and cons of the different brands. Since it is made in Germany, there is no doubt the leash is of high quality.

There are 9 collections, 135 products in total, classified by different types of leases, sizes, lengths, and additional accessories.

We like Flexi because its braking system is comfortable and smooth in any situation, and the tapes will never get jammed. What we want them to optimize is the handle and the control of the braking system. Firstly, we hope the handle can have an open design, especially when we want to hang it over our bags to get hands-free. Secondly, is there any other method to control the braking system since not everyone gets used to the current design?

What caught our attention are the accessories, LED lighting system, and multi-box for treats or waste bag storage, which can attach to some leashes.

FLEXI New Classic Retractable Dog Leash (Tape)

$19 on Amazon

TUG

2017, USA

Although Flexi is professional and classic, there are other up-rising stars in this field, TUG is one of them, starting with retractable leashes, and further developing with standard leashes, bark collars, and nuggets for cats.

Unlike Flexi who designed the box as an accessory, TUG started the leash with a built-in fumble-free bag holder, although it can hold only 3 to 5 loose bags, it is enough for one-round walking for most dogs.

The retraction opening allows you to control your dog from any angle.

There is only one model of a retractable leash, perfect for the ones who have allodoxaphobia. Same as the standard leash, which also offers a compartment that holds up to 3 loose poop pickup bags.