A clip-on leash attaches to the dog's collar.

For other meanings, see Leash (disambiguation) and Lead line. Some people refer to the Child harness as a leash. A child harness (alternative child tether, British English: walking reins) is a safety restraint for walking with small children

A leash or a lead or lead line is a rope or similar material attached to the neck or head of an animal for restraint or control. A rope is a length of Fibers twisted or Braided together to improve strength for pulling and Connecting. The neck is the part of the Body on many limbed Vertebrates that distinguishes the head from the Torso or trunk In Anatomy, the head of an Animal is the Rostral part (from Anatomical position that usually comprises the Brain, Eyes On the animal, some leashes clip or tie to a collar, harness, or halter, while others go directly around the animal's neck. An animal collar is a device that attached to the neck of an animal to allow it to be harnessed tied up or for various other reasons A halter, headcollar, or less often headstall, is headgear that is used to lead or tie up an animal it fits behind the ears (behind the poll) and

Types of leashes

For dogs, leashes take many forms; for example:

Nylon webbing leash, a common style

• A simple metal chain. A chain is a series of connected links. This article is about the literal physical chain
• Very short tab leads; a clip attached to a loop handle or to a short piece of leather with a knot or similar short handle. Allows very close, tight control of a dog in certain competition or training situations.
• Short, soft, braided leather lead with a loop handle and a clip to attach to the collar, usually about 4 feet in length, commonly used during obedience training. The softness enables the trainer to fold the leash into a shorter length and the braiding allows a firmer grip.
• Nylon webbing leash, usually 4 to 6 feet, with a loop handle and clip, most commonly used for walking dogs casually.

Tenterfield Terrier on a long lead at a tracking trial

• Extended-length webbing leashes, 12 to 30 feet or more, usually with a loop handle and a clip, primarily for training at a distance or during tracking sessions. A Tracking trial is an event to encourage Dogs to make use of their strongest facility the ability to follow a scent trail
• Slip-lead, usually with a loop handle and an adjustable, slipping loop at the other end that goes around the dog's neck. Often used in work or competitions—such as dog agility—where the leash must be quickly removed and replaced. Dog agility is a Dog sport in which a handler directs a Dog through an Obstacle course in a

• Retractable (brands include Flexi and Zenimal), a hook on a thin rope that retracts automatically into a large plastic handle, allowing the dog to wander 15 or 25 feet away while keeping the leash taut (in theory preventing it from tangling around obstacles or the dog's legs) but still allowing the handler to reel in the dog for closer control.

Leash laws

Sign near Conneaut Harbor (in Conneaut, Ohio)

Many cities have passed legislation that require dogs to be on leash in public areas. Conneaut (ˈkonni-ott is a city in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States, along Lake Erie at the mouth of Conneaut Creek, which is Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads

Purposes of a leash include: preventing animals from frightening or biting people or other animals, defecating and urinating in inappropriate places, endangering traffic, digging up lawns, causing other damage, getting lost, and getting away from owners. A bite is a Wound received from the Mouth (and in particular the Teeth) of an Animal or human Defecation is the final act of Digestion by which organisms eliminate solid semisolid or liquid Waste material ( Faeces) from the Digestive tract Urination, also known as micturition, voiding, and more rarely emiction, is the process of disposing Urine from the Urinary bladder A lawn is an area of recreational or amenity land planted with grass, and sometimes Clover and other plants which are maintained at a low even height Leashes also provide a clear method of communication and ensure control during training of dogs.