Abstract: A shock absorbing dog leash attachment and dog lead attachment that includes a length of elastic material which is looped on each end. The loops are closed by binding the length of material to itself. A reusable fastener which can be connected to a dog's collar is attached to one of the loops. The other loop can be connected to a leash or fixed lead. In this configuration, the assembly absorbs the jerks or tugs caused by the dog's attempts to move bodily beyond the range of the leash or lead.