RETRACTABLE PET LEASH

摘要

A retractable leash is provided, having a spherical housing in which a line and a mechanism for retracting the line is provided, The line preferably includes a clasp or other suitable device for connecting the line to an animal, for example, via its collar, The mechanism can include a rotatable gear rotating in a first direction to retract the line into the housing and a second direction when the line extends out of the housing, for example, when the line is pulled. The leash can include a button which a user can depress to stop or restrict the retraction and extension of the line, and preferably includes a locked position in which the restriction of the line can be maintained even if the user releases the button. The leash preferably includes a wpst strap and a hand strap attached to the housing, wherein the hand strap can position and secure the housing to the palm of a user's hand such that the button is proximate a finger of the user's hand.