FLEXI Neon Retractable Dog Leash (Cord) 16 ft, Medium, Black/Neon (PN2.266.S NEO.15)

I have using this leash daily for four years. My hound is a 95 pound, extremely strong, male German Shepherd. When he sees a rabbit or other critter he takes off and sometimes nearly dislocates my shoulder, if I am not paying attention. We took him on a 6 week adventure from San Diego to Alaska, during which the leash was put to an extreme test. No issues. I’ve owned big GSDs for 30 years and have gone through countless leashes, some lasting only weeks. I attached a steel cable to prevent him from biting through the leash. A few days ago he took off in a flash. The cable’s metal clip broke. The leash was undamaged - that’s say a lot! Bottom line is that even if you have an enormously strong dog, this leash is up to the task. It still works as brand new. I RARELY leave reviews, but am doing so because this leash is indestructible. If it ever breaks I would buy another one instantly, even if it was far more expensive. Love that German quality!!

Fantastic leash - at last ! We originally mistakenly bought one that looked like this but was a cord leash -- never again, 'waaaay too dangerous for fingers, legs, children, and impossible to see even in daylight. We bought our first belt leash (actually it says "tape leash" on the package, as you can see in the photo) last fall and it lasted about 10 months on our 70-lb active young dog before it started to fray (the brake/release buttons continued to work well). This new one seems much sturdier even on the first few uses but the best part is, it's a really bright neon reflective yellow: both the leash itself and the handle. We walk a lot in early morning and late evening and this leash really picks up and reflects the light -- I'm (at last) really happy with the visibility. In contrast to another reviewer, the handle itself is just as reflective as the tape. I like the fact that the leash retracts all the way: the tape is thick enough that you can make a loop with your hand if you need to sit the dog close by. Flexi quality to its usual high standards: good solid feel, the tape retracts smoothly, the buttons feel strong and solid. I just put another one in my shopping cart! Highly recommended.

One of the best things I have bought for my Labrador in a long time. He is an obsessive sniffer so usually he’ll stay behind to sniff things which makes walking him an exercise in accordion compression. It’s frustrating with a six foot leash so I decided to couple this with the recommended bungee/shock absorber attachment (sold separately). I can let my lab Sniff at his own pace as I keep walking or let him go to places off the road without following him into thick brush and mud. I should note if your dog likes to take off after things, you should really buy the $20 bungee that’s available here. It’ll lessen the shock on you and your dog especially if you tie this leash to your dog’s neck collar. She could choke out if there’s enough of a running start sprinting towards something. The tape inside the leash is fairly sturdy. I’ve seen some broken ones in the reviews here but after a few months of using this with lots of tying the rope around trees and getting it wound up around fairly abrasive objects, the tape still looks great, albeit slightly dirtier. The locking button and click-lock are very easy to use, but does make a considerable amount of clicking noise. I find that the lock button even if not click locked in place can take a second to unlock even after you’ve released the push down button itself because of the way the cogs or gears inside this leash works. I strongly recommend this if you have a good controllable dog who doesn’t dart off all the time. And for convenience, I also got the earthbags poop bag attachment that holds 15 or so bags. It’s great cos it has a little clip for holding onto poop bags so you don’t have to carry it in your hand!

I purchased the small leash two years ago and it has held up exceedingly well during normal usage, being tossed around the house, and during several moves. It has also stayed pretty clean and remained bright (important to note as the neon is technically an added safety feature) under this normal usage (I haven't dropped it in any muddy puddles though). In addition to being an all around solidly built leash, as mentioned above there are several safety features with this leash. It is not just neon and thus higher visibility at nighttime, but it is also a ribbon (or belt) style retractible leash as compared to a cord-style leash. This might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but a cord style retractible leash can cause painful rope burns and even cuts to your legs should your pet suddenly decide to take off and the quickly extending leash makes contact with your skin. This actually happened to my mother with her large dog several years ago and it took quite a while for the cut/burns to the back of your calves to fully heal. In reality, a rope-style burn could happen with any retractible leash, including this style, but it's a lot harder to cut through or dig into skin with a larger surface than it is with a thinner cord. As I mentioned, this might not be at the top of your list of concerns, but it's something to consider. All in all, after two years, I feel very comfortable highly recommending this product.

Purchased the listed leash at PetCo in Feb 2014 for $32.99. It was about $10 more than the other similar leashes, but had a reflective casing. I wanted that feature and was willing to pay the additional cost. Version I bought at the brick-and-mortar store is sturdy, appears well constructed, and operates as expected. Saw the "same thing" on Amazon for $18.57 and purchased two in Feb 2014. One leash to keep in my car, and one to keep with my mom. The cardboard packaging looks just like the one purchased at PetCo. The model number and the UPC are the SAME on the one I bought at PetCo and the version I bought on Amazon. HOWEVER, the reflective outer casings on the two are very different. The "reflective" casing of the Amazon leash is not nearly of the same "highway grade" (stated as on the package) as the casing on the PetCo one. If you are buying this leash for the "Highway Grade Reflective Sheeting" this was NOT on the leash I bought from Amazon. The "belt" part is also looks different, but it appears that this is just cosmetic and doesn't matter to me. Summary: Both leashes appear well made and the retraction so far is similar. However, the one bought on Amazon does NOT have the same level of Reflective Sheeting on the casing as the SAME model and UPC one I bought at PetCo. If you are looking for a decent retractable leash, the Amazon one is good, but the casing is NOT REFLECTIVE the same way that my other leash with the SAME model number and UPC from a store is. I know there is a significant difference in price and I expect to pay for what I get. I am used to Amazon having really good prices so I wasn't as surprised at the price differential as I might be if I saw it on another website - AND the model numbers and UPC is the SAME but the product is DIFFERENT. The leashes I bought on Amazon themselves are okay for the cost, but NOT as advertised and I feel I received less than described. UPDATE: UPGRADING to 4 Stars. Would be 5 but I still feel a bit deceived. These 2 bought on Amazon are holding up just as well as the one I purchased at PetCo and I literally toss them (lightly - but still) when I come in the house. They all have been dropped and abused. I use all three leashes OFTEN and interchangeably. I think if I had to walk on a dark road I would favor the PetCo one though.

I've had this leash for about 3 1/2 months now... and it's great! My dog is a Saint Bernard, and at the time she was almost 5 months, and now about 8. She's basically an 80lb puppy... and she forgets that sometimes, so let me tell you this thing has DEFINITELY been able to withstand some tugging. She can be a bulldozer sometimes. lol. Now I'm not gonna lie, I was originally drawn to it because I REALLY wanted a Yellow leash (yes, I actually searched for that). I ended up coming across this one and I liked the fact that it had the reflector. Although it wasn't something that I really felt I "needed" ... it really is a great feature. Honestly wasn't sure how I'd like the flat strap, as opposed to a rope.. but it does really well. I mean, I don't let my dog chew on it, so I'm not sure how a dog that loves to chew on their leash would do... but for me... its perfect. I've also had no issue with it getting bunched up while retracting (no matter what angle i'm holding it at), which WAS actually one of my concerns when I was pondering purchasing it. I love the way it looks, I love how rugged it is, and it's comfortable to hold. It's a Great Leash and we are Very Satisfied with this purchase!

We have a Goldendoodle that likes to wander nearby but never go far away from us. She's definitely not a runner sans for the occasional squirrel or deer. I felt that she might enjoy walks a bit more if we had one of those retractable jobs, but I've never owned one. I did my research (mostly on Amazon) and decided on this model for these reasons: + The leash is of a flat webbing design and not rope. It's much stronger and doesn't get tangled onto itself. + The bright color on the handle and tape is very noticeable by bike riders, cars, etc... + It's of very high quality. It's not junk that is going to fall apart after a few uses. + The generally high consumer reviews. The order arrived right on time (Thank you Prime!) and instantly I saw what reviewers were mentioning. The color is VERY bright, and the quality is high as well. Solid construction and the spring tension is smooth and solid. I took the dog out with the new leash and she was SO happy. It's rare taht she takes out the full 16'. She's usually just 4-8' away from me and she is so relaxed. No pulling or tugging. She can wander around a safe area, sniff around do her thing etc. I noticed the difference right away that she was much less stressed after the walk. I am very happy with the purchase. Great job on a great product, Lexi!

I just bought my 3rd Flexi Giant XL. My dog is a 3.5 y/o 100 pounds mix Pitbull who's ridiculously strong and agile. He takes off as the sight of a squirrel, cat or rabbit, and will haul like a small tractor on turbo whenever he wants to meet (or smell) a potential canine friend or foe. I would not recommend this leash for dogs younger than 18 months, as the tape is apparently very easy to chew through. However, once the dog has passed its chewing phase and the handler gets used to it, the leash is a real joy and will remain reliable for a few years. The animal quickly gets used to the length of its own freedom and will respond to the 'click' of the leash locking mechanism by stopping. The leash's body is solid and it will stay together through all kinds of accidents and road hazards -- such as being pulled at full speed over bumpy terrain for half a mile in pursuit of a neighbor's loose chicken. It is not 100% indestructible (nothing is): the inner coil will eventually give up and the exposed part of the wheel will break if hit too hard repeatedly.

Bonjour, après moins d'un an d'utilisation, l'enrouleur ne fonctionne plus. Très déçu.

Excelente producto el cable al girar ya no se enreda como los modelos anteriores altamente recomendable

Je l'utilise avec mon Cane Corso de 55kg, et pas de problème particulier : le mécanisme et la laisse sont solides.

Excelente producto

It’s smooth and works as advertised. The button does stuck at times but not a huge issue. Would reorder agains