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

Okay I love this.I bought the small size for my little Yorkie. It's yellow so if I set it down somewhere it is easy to find. It retracts well, reflects well and it has a bite belt. I have a very small dog and so this smaller size retractable leash is perfect. I have had many retractable leashes and I have to say this is the best. It is really made well, and is not heavy. That is a big deal when you are walking a dog who weighs 5 lbs. It seems durable: I have dropped it a couple of times and it has not shattered. The weight of the clasp matches well with the leash itself. I only wish I found this 10 years ago. I am very impressed with the way that it is made. I sometimes like to walk hands free because I do some nature photography. I attached a metal carabiner to it that I can snap to my belt and retract the leash so my dogs is by my side while I snap a couple of pictures. Probably not easy to do with a large or medium dog but easy enough with a small guy like mine. I would recommend this leash to family and friends (and probably perfect strangers) Update: Still works great! Buying a second one so I have another on hand for when this finally breaks. If there is any change in the quality of the new one I will let you know.

We used a blue Flexi Giant for about 15 years and the spring finally gave out on it. So I decided on the current version despite a few reviewer issues. I decided upon the XL version even though our 65 lb dog doesn't pull much just for the extra margin of robustness, prorating the price difference over another 10-15 years of use. Among the improvements in the new version (well designed using good materials and made in Germany), is it's geometry which allows your arm to hang straight down instead of having your elbow bent as with the older one This means that the weight, due mostly to the tape, isn't an issue since it just hangs there. The new model also allows full operational control with the thumb whereas to lock the old one in position, you had to push a side button in with the stop engaged to lock it. Now you just push the lock forward with the thumb and then push that thumb forward to engage the locking button. The open reel is nice for drying out in case the tape gets wet. Another difference is the bright fluorescent yellow-green color which makes it much more visible to others, and we have to consider bicyclists, joggers, and drivers where we walk along with other dog walkers. It also comes with a very informative safety guide emphasizing points I didn't know or think about before including dangers associated with skin contact with the tape and of it wrapping around fingers or legs, and snap-back of the metal clasp (and a safety strap to prevent it should there be a failure of the connection in the collar). It also has additional range compared with the old one and does a great job of keeping the tape taught as the dog goes forward and back so it won't get around the dog's legs -- an occasional issue with our old one. All-in-all easier to operate and greatly improved. I'm looking forward to many years of service from it and will update this review with any subsequent observations or concerns.

This leash is fantastic! We use it for our 9-month old 55lb Goldendoodle. She pulls with all her might at times. This leash is being tested. It is holding up well though! We have used this leash for 6 weeks Here are some other things to note: 1. The color is fantastic - and slightly reflective. 2. This is light, small, and yet holds her well. It is easy for me to maneuver in one hand. 3. This costs less than our previous 3 retractable leashes. Yet it is sturdier (and so light). Remember, light does not equal poorly built. This seems to be a correlation some reviewers make. 4. The line itself is not flat. This is a rope. This is good for a few reasons: 1) It does not get tangled. 2) It is less likely to have difficulty retracting (which is how 2/3 of the more expensive leaches became less desirable). 3) The line being a rope, and therefore smaller, is also less likely to get urinated on if the leash gets between her legs or under her tail. All in all, I can recommend this leash. It holds a rambunctious 55lb dog perfectly. I imagine it would have no difficulty holding a much heavier dog. It is small enough - and the rope small enough - to hold a much smaller dog as well. If you're like me and have been purchasing a lot of leashes to find the perfect one, then perhaps you have found it in this Flexi. It is exactly what I wanted: a strong and small retractable leash.

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!

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.

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 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!!

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!

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