Abstract: A method of providing user customization of a retractable pet leash is provided. The method includes verifying user-provided access code information using a processor that receives the user-provided access code information over the Internet. An image is received from the user after the user-provided access code information is verified using the processor. The image is processed using image processing module according to a specification corresponding to dimensions of the retractable pet leash forming a processed image. A customized object is provided by printing the processed image.