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GreatGazoo

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29. Yes to both of those

Reply to CountAllVotes (Reply #8)

Tue Dec 9, 2025, 08:47 AM

Dec 9

Head injuries are tricky. Problems can manifest 6 to 24 hours later.

There are many issues with retractable leashes. They all exceed 6-feet so they are illegal in many areas. They don't allow you to pass other dog owners safely. They can trip or entangle people with mobility issues. I was walking my dogs -- two Lab x Dane mixes on 4-ft leashes. Saw a neighbor who got a puppy at the same time I had gotten mine, about 5 months prior.

"Where is Sparky?" Sadness, uh oh. Sparky had been on a retractable leash. They thought it was locked off. Sparky had bolted between two cars parked at the curb and made it into the street. The driver had no time to react at all.

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My grand dog pulled me down [View all] Marthe48 Dec 8 OP

I know you'll be cautious - but I hope you don't need a trip to the ER Diamond_Dog Dec 8 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author John1956PA Dec 8 #3

Tell me more! Marthe48 Dec 8 #4

I'm sorry you fell leftieNanner Dec 8 #2

He's done so well on it Marthe48 Dec 8 #6

I am so sorry, dear. Self monitor and keep in close contact with your daughter. John1956PA Dec 8 #5

If you are on a blood thinner, get checked out Delmette2.0 Dec 8 #25

Thank you Marthe48 Dec 8 #7

Being you hit your head CountAllVotes Dec 8 #8

I agree. Especially if you are on a blood thinner for any reason. 3catwoman3 Dec 8 #9

hitting your head is no joke! CountAllVotes Dec 8 #11

Yes to both of those GreatGazoo Dec 9 #29

If you hit your head you need to be checked. Polly Hennessey Dec 8 #10

I don't practice what I preach. Last year I was walking with some Nike running shoes that have many miles on them. CentralMass Dec 8 #13

That was quite a fall Marthe48 Dec 8 #15

Dogs are the best. I'm glad you are ok. CentralMass Dec 8 #22

Same. I have never bought Nike shoes again. Zackzzzz Dec 8 #20

Elderly people who fall and hit their head should look for the following symptoms, as they may indicate a serious brain CentralMass Dec 8 #12

It's been over 2 hours Marthe48 Dec 8 #14

Healing vibes on the way to you, Marthe SheltieLover Dec 8 #16

Please get checked out. murielm99 Dec 8 #17

I'm sorry for this happening... we all know the dogs didn't mean to do it, slightlv Dec 8 #18

You had it worse than I do Marthe48 Dec 8 #21

Healed, but *very* careful around my Lexy pup! slightlv Dec 8 #23

When I can get up after a fall... FoggyLake Dec 8 #19

LOL! You're on the right track... I swear, we're overrun with zombies these days! slightlv Dec 8 #24

The best thing to walk a big dog on is a chain training collar Bayard Dec 8 #26

My daughter said she'll put a different collar on the dog Marthe48 Dec 9 #33

Please give us an update on your condition. MIButterfly Dec 9 #27

So far, so good, thanks! Marthe48 Dec 9 #32

Glad to hear you're okay! MIButterfly Dec 9 #34

Whoa, how scary! ShazzieB Dec 9 #28

If you could consult an occupational therapist Marthe48 Dec 9 #31

Update: sore but doing ok Marthe48 Dec 9 #30

So glad to hear you are OK. 3catwoman3 Dec 9 #36

Take care. Be vigilant. applegrove Dec 9 #35

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