{"id":1346,"date":"2009-09-20T19:50:59","date_gmt":"2009-09-20T18:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ablogfrommydog.com\/contents1a\/?p=1346"},"modified":"2010-04-30T16:39:47","modified_gmt":"2010-04-30T15:39:47","slug":"a-lead-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ablogfrommydog.com\/contents1a\/2009\/09\/a-lead-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"A lead spring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You may have noticed from the assorted photographs of Charlie recently that he has been trying out a new gadget.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1351\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1351\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ablogfrommydog.com\/contents1a\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2009\/09\/spring_gadget_long.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1351\" title=\"spring_gadget_long\" src=\"https:\/\/ablogfrommydog.com\/contents1a\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2009\/09\/spring_gadget_long.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Lead Shock Absorber\" width=\"250\" height=\"814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ablogfrommydog.com\/contents1a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/spring_gadget_long.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ablogfrommydog.com\/contents1a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/spring_gadget_long-92x300.jpg 92w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1351\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dog Lead Shock Absorber<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mum and dad spotted the device online and thought it might be worth a try.<\/p>\n<p>The device consists of a spring within a spring which attaches to the end on the lead between the lead and the collar.<\/p>\n<p>When Charlie pulls at the end of his stretchy string the spring takes up the jolt and mums hands don&#8217;t get that judder.<\/p>\n<p>Charlie has been trying it for a few weeks now and it seems to be of great value and works really well.<\/p>\n<p>Mum had lost track of how many times she had dropped the lead when Charlie was at full stretch running around.<\/p>\n<p>It is no solution to a badly trained Charlie, but is is helpful when out for a long walk \u00a0or to reduce the tension on the extendable leads when they get to the end of travel.<\/p>\n<p>Two sizes are available depending on the breed of dog.<\/p>\n<p>A simple solution to a problem many dog owners have when out walking their pooches.<\/p>\n<p>This product may not be suitable for long-haired dogs.<\/p>\n<p>We suggest you read any guidelines or advice about the product to see if it is suitable for your application.<\/p>\n<p>Charlie gives it a 7 out of 10.<\/p>\n<p>This product may not be suitable for long-haired dogs.<\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may have noticed from the assorted photographs of Charlie recently that he has been trying out a new gadget. Mum and dad spotted the device online and thought it might be worth a try. 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