Abstract: In one embodiment, a securing device configured to be coupled to an object to facilitate the securing of an animal to the object with a lead line is provided. The securing device comprises a frame for receiving a mounting structure for coupling the frame to the object, a retaining member having a first end moveably coupled to the frame, and a magnet configured to attract a second end of the retaining member toward the frame, wherein the retaining member and frame are configured to accept a length of the lead line in an interlaced fashion to frictionally retain the lead line.

Abstract: A method of securing an animal to a fixed object with a securing device via a lead line is disclosed, wherein the securing device includes a frame and a retaining member coupled to the frame and is mounted to the object. The method includes inserting a segment of the lead line through the frame, extending the segment of the lead line around the retaining member, and pulling the lead line to bring the lead line into contact with the retaining member to thereby frictionally interlace the lead line with the frame and the retaining member such that a panicked animal can pull a length of lead line through the securing device.

Abstract: A training device for use in training large domestic animals is disclosed, wherein the training device includes a shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is configured to accept attachment of a training aid, and a handle extending from the second end of the shaft, wherein the handle is configured to be placed over an object to suspend the training device from the object.

Abstract: A method of securing an animal to a fixed object with a securing device via a lead line is disclosed, wherein the securing device includes a frame and a retaining member coupled to the frame and is mounted to the object. The method includes inserting a segment of the lead line through the frame, extending the segment of the lead line around the retaining member, and pulling the lead line to bring the lead line into contact with the retaining member to thereby frictionally interlace the lead line with the frame and the retaining member such that a panicked animal can pull a length of lead line through the securing device.

Abstract: A securing system configured to be coupled to an object to facilitate the securing of an animal to the object with a lead line is provided. The device comprises a plurality of spaced-apart members coupled configured to accept a length of the lead line in an interlaced fashion to frictionally retain the lead line, and a mounting structure coupled with the plurality of spaced-apart members, the mounting structure being configured to couple the device to the object.

Abstract: A securing system configured to be coupled to an object to facilitate the securing of an animal to the object with a lead line is provided. The device comprises a plurality of spaced-apart members coupled configured to accept a length of the lead line in an interlaced fashion to frictionally retain the lead line, and a mounting structure coupled with the plurality of spaced-apart members, the mounting structure being configured to couple the device to the object.