A leash and collar assembly is provided. The assembly includes a looped collar formed to fit around a neck or a body of an animal. The assembly may further include a housing attached to the looped collar. A leash may include a first end and a second end. The first end of the leash is attached within the housing, and the second end of the leash is outside of the housing. The leash includes a retracted position with a substantial portion of the leash within the housing, and an extended position with the substantial portion of the leash outside of the housing.
