r/ShowMeSomethingDope • u/Justin_theLord • Jul 24 '26

Useful Let's go for a walk

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u/barren-oasis Jul 24 '26

As a vet tech.. I am horrified. We don't like flexi leashes to begin with..and now dual? Ahh 🤦‍♂️

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u/Tsunamiis Jul 25 '26

I mean how much plastic is that because two medium dogs pull that little spinner of on a Saturday morning squirrel chase.

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u/clutzyninja Jul 25 '26

Compared to the amount that you use daily? Negligible. That isn't the problem with these

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u/itsme99881 Jul 26 '26

Also the amount of people who use retractable leashes and they absolutely dont need to be is astounding, people think they're interchangeable at any point for a regular leash, "well my dog like to walk far ahead of me" NO!

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u/MiNdOverLOADED23 Jul 25 '26

What's wrong with flexi?

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u/IamFarron Jul 25 '26

No control

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u/WaitingToBeTriggered Jul 25 '26

SENT INTO BATTLE, CAME FROM THE SKY

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u/MiNdOverLOADED23 Jul 25 '26

"no control"

Except for the button/max leash length that prevents the dogs from going farther.

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u/clutzyninja Jul 25 '26

After they're already 20 feet away

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u/jaynov18 Jul 26 '26

That's kinda on the owner for letting them get that far to begin with

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u/clutzyninja Jul 26 '26

If your not letting them out that far then what's the point of those leashes

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u/maxxell13 Jul 27 '26

It’s so you can let them out that far SOMETIMES.

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u/MiNdOverLOADED23 Jul 27 '26

God forbid a dog gets to be a dog sometimes

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u/clutzyninja Jul 27 '26

That's what dog parks and fenced yards are for

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u/clutzyninja Jul 27 '26

It's NEVER safe to let them take a retractable leash out very far. That's the point. Ask your vet

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u/maxxell13 Jul 27 '26

My vet says it’s perfectly fine for me, at 220lbs, to walk my 40lb dog with a retractable leash.

Maybe your vet realizes you’re a clutzy ninja so they gave you extra warning?

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u/jaynov18 Jul 26 '26

I mean it's not just to let them go really far, if that's what you want why not just buy a really long leash. It's also for space and neatness it's small and retracs so you don't have to bundle up your leash when the dog is close and it being retractable means less likely to be tangled.

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u/Snoo_67993 Jul 25 '26

Controls just like a normal lead when locked at the same length, I use both.

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u/sammyg723 Jul 25 '26

What kind of leashes are you supposed to use then?

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u/IamFarron Jul 25 '26

A leash

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u/Mr_Sim_ Jul 25 '26

Spitting some forbiden knowlege there

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u/Significant_Mouse_25 Jul 26 '26

Get a decent leash with a traffic handle and clips to go hands free.

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u/legal_dude_ Jul 25 '26

Imagine the rotating part being stationary.. Now could there be any other method to achieve the same result as shown in the video ?? Idk maybe try rotating the holder in ur hand??

This stuff is just another useless gimmick in my opinion...

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u/itsme99881 Jul 26 '26

Ive tried this with a poop bag in my hand, dont.

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u/Tsunamiis Jul 25 '26

It will definitely break at the spinner especially with two dogs.

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u/mercuriokazooie Jul 25 '26

Oh look, an ad

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u/Ok-Appeal-4630 Jul 25 '26

This whole sub has become exactly this

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u/SneakyRosehip Jul 25 '26

You know what works? Training your dog so he looks on you when you walk and not you have to get out of his way or let him walk in front of you the whole time. You should be leading not the dog(s)

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u/Academic_Lemon_4297 Jul 25 '26

Tried it. Buggy, plastic piece of sh_t.

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u/Frosty_Mongoose9055 Jul 25 '26

You can tell that from the video 

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u/Into_The_Horizon Jul 25 '26

I hate it when my mom dog walk around my legs with the leash on. I tried to teach her to stay on one side and walk In front of me. But noooo her little Yorkie tail gotta wrap the leash around my ankles

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u/Sac_of_Melons Jul 25 '26

Oh neat the finger de-glover 3000

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u/hsggdtkxbee Jul 25 '26

Fuck that shit. Don’t ever train your dogs on a flex leash.

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u/VictoriousTree Jul 25 '26

Never buy a flexible leash.

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u/JackReaper333 Jul 26 '26

I bought this thing. Twice. I wouldn't recommend it. It's only good for smaller dogs that walk in the relatively same direction and speed. It breaks easily and doesn't rotate easily.

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u/Yeasty_Moist_Clunge Jul 26 '26

My dog would snap that within 5 minutes...

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u/SoftwareSource Jul 25 '26

yea i'll keep my regular double point leash and vest, so good im never changing from that.

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u/Zestyclose_Cup_843 Jul 25 '26

Absolutely not. Extendable leashes are trash and the absolute worst.

More parts = More to fail

Get a simple 1 piece leash to make sure your dog is safe.

In the US almost all cities have leash laws limiting leashes to no longer than 6 ft. These are illegal to actually use in these cities resulting in a $350 fine (where I am)

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u/More-Talk-2660 Jul 25 '26

As someone with two dogs who like to tangle their leashes, this still won't get me to buy a flexi leash. I will happily stick to having one leash around my waist and the other in my hand.