Lixit Bracket Mount and Stake Retractable Leash Tie Outs for Dogs (Stake, Large)

I am super happy with this product. I want to make sure to mention I used this product once on a camping trip to Joshua Tree. I didn't to worry about my dog since that Park is not very dog friendly and dogs must be on leash at all times. I followed the recommendations to attach the retractable cable to his usual walking leash and worked very well. He could just relax without the constant pull. My dog is a 4 month old - 40 pounds husky and wasn't bothered by the pull and had no difficulties walking around it. We also used it with his no-pull walking harnest that clips of the front - cause you know, huskies love to pull. He didn't try much to escape it though, even when he heard coyotes on a distance. I was impressed by how it took the desert ground. Our tent pegs bent but this did a great job going through the rocky ground and all the banging it took. My girlfriend attached Velcro to the rubber protector and to it so we wouldn't lose it cause otherwise you will break it trying to hammer it on to the ground. Since my intent is using it during camping I want to find a solution to prevent us from tripping on it. We put a glow stick on his collar so we could see him and one at the pole. We knew to watch for both but people that was not aware of the cable would definitely trip on the stretched cable. But I am very happy with it. I hope it holds like this for several uses

I wanted my dog to be able to hang out in the front yard with us and run around. This was the perfect solution! It’s sturdy and the spike is deep enough that it doesn’t pull out at all or even lean. It rotates around so he can move easily and the flexible length is great.

I inadvertently ordered a size that was for a much larger dog than what I have, and because I had opened the package, the seller was only willing to give me half of my $40 back, even though I was prepared to buy the smaller item from them. I opened that package very carefully you can’t even tell it has been opened unless you get in there with a magnifying glass, and to take $20 from a customer for something as insignificant as that is inexcusable in my opinion. I just decided I don’t even want them to give me back their paltry $20. I’ve sold it for $30 on FB Market Place instead. That said, it is an excellent product. I was surprised that it didn’t swivel in the way I expected, but that would not have hindered my use of it. This spring was very tense, and certainly would be able to handle a large dog, but it would’ve been too much pressure for my dog. There is no way I would ever attach this to drywall and they do have drywall screws in the package, as you can see from my photograph above.

I bought two of these for my puppies to use in our unfenced yard, so they could be outside with me while I'm doing yardwork. (I have a 15 year old one made by Flexi that still works, but only one, and the spring in the retractable mechanism was too strong for my puppies when they were small.) These looked nice and went into the ground just as described in the instructions. Because of our rainy fall and winter, I didn't use either one right away. I attached dog #1, she walked out the length of the cable; but when she came back to me, the cable didn't retract - at all. In testing the other one, before attaching dog #2, I was dismayed that it only retracted 2-3 feet of its 20 foot length - no more. So I pulled them out of the ground (red flag #2? if this older-than-dirt old lady can pull it out of the ground with my bare hands, could my 53 lb. dog, who can yank me off my feet for a squirrel, do the same?), and soaked them overnight in lubricant. It made no difference at all. Imagine - a product created for use in the outdoors that can't withstand the outdoors. Of course these were out of warranty, so I contacted the manufacturer to see if there was a way I could repair them. Not only do they strictly stick to their warranty period, I was told these can't be taken apart to be repaired. I wish the Flexi company still made theirs, because these are nothing more than expensive scrap metal.

Makes taking my dog out more convenient, but the resistance of the leash is too much. Pulls to hard and my dog doesn’t want to move. And the leash is 15 ft. Wish it was a bit longer.

Our big boys (100lb ea) love having the freedom to check out the surroundings. They’re only on a lead when we travel and always supervised but I can attest to the durability as they have attempted to do some squirrel chasing! I love that I can put them, I have two tie outs, just far enough apart that the boys can lay close to each other but not get tangled up.

I purchased the "small" size of this product and it has worked well so far. I have been using it every morning for the last 2 weeks. My dog is about 20 pounds and not very aggressive so I don't know how well this product would hold up if you dog is prone to pulling, but for gentle use it works great! I love the retractable feature because I didn't want a long cable that my dog would get tangled up in. This cord is great and is never tangled! I am happy with it so far.

The Lixit Bracket Mount and Stake Retractable Leash Tie Out (Medium) is a real handy tool for us dog owners down here. It gives our pups room to roam while keepin' 'em safe and sound within their boundaries. The retractable feature is a nice touch, makin' it easy to adjust as needed. Installing it was a breeze, and it's built sturdy enough to handle our playful dogs without a hitch. Overall, it's a reliable choice for keepin' our furry friends safe during outdoor adventures. Highly recommended, y'all!