leash
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thumb|A clip-on leash attached to a Jack Russell Terrier's collar A leash, also known as a lead, lead line, or tether is a rope or similar material used to control an animal by attaching it to a collar, harness, or halter. In British English, a leash is typically used for larger animals that may be dangerous or aggressive, while a lead is more commonly used when walking a dog.
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Encyclopedic overview
8 sectionsContents
- Types of leashes
- Leash laws in the United States
- Dog leashes
- Cat leashes
- Leashes for large animals
- Notes
- See also
- References
thumb|A clip-on leash attached to a Jack Russell Terrier's collar A leash, also known as a lead, lead line, or tether is a rope or similar material used to control an animal by attaching it to a collar, harness, or halter. In British English, a leash is typically used for larger animals that may be dangerous or aggressive, while a lead is more commonly used when walking a dog.
==Types of leashes== left|thumb|Nylon webbing leash, a common style thumb|right|Tenterfield Terrier on a long leash at a [[tracking trial]]
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