When You Don’t Use a Leash Correctly

Imagine tying a leash on your dog and realizing you did it wrong! Therefore, your dog soon realizes this and escapes your grasp. You are using a Flexi Retractable dog leash. Initially, you think it’s a good idea. But then you soon learn that your dog is in control and not you. Consequently, bad things happen when you don’t use your leash correctly.

Scenario

Samantha is taking her dog Grover out for a walk. Ultimately, she has Grover on a 20-foot Flexi dog leash. Samantha chose this leash because she felt it would give her dog room to move. However, she did not account for the potential danger she put Grover in by giving him so much space. While she walks Grover, he is six yards ahead of her. Suddenly, Grover sees another dog and barks at then. He lunged forward, yanking Samantha before she could regain control, and attacked the other dog and its owner. Now, Samantha’s mistake may cost her.

Claims

The other owner claims negligence. Unfortunately, Samantha’s choice to use a Flexi dog leash caused her not to have complete control of her dog. It also created a scenario where Samantha could have suffered a severe injury because she couldn’t fully control the leash. Therefore, Samantha is on the hook for the leash.

Takeaways

Samantha could have used a better leash. Conversely, she could have trained her dog better before switching to the retractable restraint. But she chose to use this brand without ensuring she could handle her dog or she could train him better. Consequently, it caused a situation where her dog caused an injury, causing Samantha much grief. When you don’t use your leash correctly, the decision can have lasting consequences.

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