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leftieNanner

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2. I'm sorry you fell

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Mon Dec 8, 2025, 02:08 PM

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But you need to ditch that retractable leash ASAP. As you just found out, they are extremely dangerous. A six foot leather or strong mesh leash is better. Maybe even a pinch collar so you have better control of the big dog.

Get well soon!

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

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

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

Tell me more! Marthe48 Monday #4

I'm sorry you fell leftieNanner Monday #2

He's done so well on it Marthe48 Monday #6

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

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

Thank you Marthe48 Monday #7

Being you hit your head CountAllVotes Monday #8

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

hitting your head is no joke! CountAllVotes Monday #11

Yes to both of those GreatGazoo Tuesday #29

If you hit your head you need to be checked. Polly Hennessey Monday #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 Monday #13

That was quite a fall Marthe48 Monday #15

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

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

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

It's been over 2 hours Marthe48 Monday #14

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

Please get checked out. murielm99 Monday #17

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

You had it worse than I do Marthe48 Monday #21

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

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

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

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

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

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

So far, so good, thanks! Marthe48 Tuesday #32

Glad to hear you're okay! MIButterfly Tuesday #34

Whoa, how scary! ShazzieB Tuesday #28

If you could consult an occupational therapist Marthe48 Tuesday #31

Update: sore but doing ok Marthe48 Tuesday #30

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

Take care. Be vigilant. applegrove Tuesday #35