If you notice your dog's leash / collar is starting to look ragged or torn, it might be a good time to replace it. If you are getting high mileage out of your leash I suggest checking it monthly and replacing it at least yearly.
Why you ask? I have heard horror stories from pet parents who were not in the habit of walking their dog regularly. One pet parent told me a story of when she took her dog out for a walk and was using the gentle leader. The way the gentle leader works is it clasps behind your dogs ears, high on the neck for optimal control. Well, that clasp was not working properly and the first time the dog pulled in the opposite direction the clasp snapped open, the gentle leader fell off the dogs face and the dog took off running. Luckily the pet parent found their dog before anything bad happened, like getting hit by a car, chasing after a coyote or getting lost.
You want to set yourself and your dog up for success when taking them out for a walk. One way of doing that is making sure your gear is in good working condition.
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