Abstract: A quick release shear resistant magnetic collar and combination leash apparatus is provided to enable rapid deployment of a leash portion and maintain control of an animal. A fastener member is disposed at a first end of a belt member and the leash portion is disposed at a second end of the belt member. The second end is threaded through the fastener member so that the leash portion is double-backed to overlie the belt member. The leash portion is coupled to the belt member proximal the first end by action of each of a first and second magnet. Force applied to the belt member is borne predominantly by the ring member until the leash portion is grasped manually and pulled orthogonally away from the belt member, whereby the leash portion is deployed. In at least one embodiment, the collar thence operates as a choke collar.