Patent ID: 7743735

Claim:
A leash comprising: an elongated lead having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion and a length defined therebetween; a first handle disposed at the proximal end portion and constructed and arranged to receive a user's hand; a collar attachment mechanism disposed at the distal end portion; a second handle disposed intermediate the proximal and distal end portions, the second handle being adjustable in a direction toward the proximal end portion of the elongated lead to decrease the distance between the first handle and the second handle, the second handle being further adjustable in a direction toward the distal end portion of the elongated lead to increase the distance between the first handle and the second handle and the second handle also being adjustable in size; and wherein the length of the elongated lead remains constant and does not change as the position of the second handle is adjusted in either the direction toward the proximal end portion of the elongated lead or in the direction toward the distal end portion of the elongated lead and wherein adjustment of the second handle allows a user to provide leverage over an animal during use of the leash.