Fida JFA Retractable Dog Leash - Black / M

The Fida JFA Retractable Dog Leash is Fida's everyday retractable lead, sold in four sizes so the housing, the brake and the tape strength match the dog rather than being one rating for everything.

Key Features

• Flat reflective polyester tape rather than a thin cord, which spreads the load and is far less likely to cut
• One-handed brake: the thumb button pauses the tape, pushes forward to lock and back to release
• 360-degree anti-twist inlet, so the tape feeds and retracts without winding up on itself
• Rustproof swivel hook that turns with the dog instead of twisting the tape
• Ergonomic anti-slip soft grip over an impact-resistant ABS housing
• Scratch-resistant housing finish, in black, blue, brown, orange or red
• Fida states it has been manufacturing retractable leads for more than 27 years and supplies pet brands worldwide

Size Guide

• XS — 3 m (10 ft) of tape, for dogs up to 8 kg (18 lb)
• S — 5 m (16 ft), for dogs up to 12 kg (26 lb)
• M — 5 m (16 ft), for dogs up to 20 kg (44 lb)
• L — 5 m (16 ft), for dogs up to 50 kg (110 lb). The L housing measures roughly 20 x 13 x 4 cm
• If your dog pulls hard, size up. The rating assumes a dog walking, not a dog hitting the end of the tape at a run

Using A Retractable Lead Safely

• Never grab the tape to reel your dog in. Nylon tape under load gives friction burns, and this is the most common injury associated with retractable leads
• Keep it locked short near roads, car parks and blind corners. A dog can be several metres ahead before your thumb reaches the brake
• Do not let go of the handle. A dropped handle retracts noisily and chases the dog, and a frightened dog then runs
• Clip it to a well-fitted harness rather than a collar. A dog hitting the end of a long lead at speed puts a hard jolt through its neck
• A retractable lead gives a dog freedom. It does not give you recall — that still has to be trained

Good To Know

• Check the tape and the hook regularly for fraying or cracking, and retire the lead once either shows wear. Retractable leads fail at the tape, not the housing
• Do not let a dog chew the tape. A partly chewed tape can fail under load without warning
• Many UAE communities require dogs to be leashed in public areas. A long lead is not the same as an off-lead dog, but it can look like one
• A retractable lead teaches a dog that pulling extends the lead, which is the opposite of what loose-lead walking needs. Use a fixed lead for training and save this for open space
• The tape is not repairable. If the spring or the brake goes, the unit is replaced rather than fixed