Very good article on why not to use retractable leashes!
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2014/06/11/retractable-dog-leash.aspx
One Dog More!
Never underestimate the warmth of a cold nose.
Very good article on why not to use retractable leashes!
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2014/06/11/retractable-dog-leash.aspx
One Dog More! 
I don’t use a retractable leash, but I am sending this info to all my friends who have dogs.