Abstract: A twin pet leash prevents tangling by permitting the reel portion to rotate relative to the handle portion, and features individually controllable leash stop mechanisms. Even while an individual leash is stopped, the reel portion can rotate relative to the handle portion so that tangling of the pet leashes is avoided. The leash handle portion has two triggers that are color coded to match the color of the leash, so that a user can readily identify which of the two leashes are to be stopped. A ball bearing and/or a point contact reduces rotational friction on the reel portion while one or both of the brakes are activated.

Abstract: A leash assembly includes lead line that is extendable out of and retractable into housing attached to a pliable handle or is affixed to a pliable handle. In embodiments where the leash is retractable and extendable from the housing, a pliable handle may be directly attached to the housing. The pliable handle can be comprised of gel or other pliable material so that a force from a user can deform a shape of the handle to reduce fatigue associated with holding onto the handle while walking a pet or otherwise having the leash attached to a pet animal.