An animal leash is provided. The animal leash such as, for example, for dogs, may include a handle portion, a rigid rod, and an attachment portion. The handle portion may be configured to be held by a hand of a user. The rigid rod may extend along a longitudinal axis and may have a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end may be rigidly connected to the handle portion. An attachment portion may be coupled at or near the distal end of the rigid rod and configured to be removeably attached to a collar or harness on the animal.
