A system, comprising a harness configured to be releasably attached to a portion of an animal； a retractable leash assembly comprising a first structural feature and a second structural feature； a receptacle coupled with the harness, the receptacle comprising a first structural feature a second structural feature； wherein the first structural feature of the retractable leash assembly is configured to be releasably mated with the first structural feature of the receptacle upon application of a force on the retractable leash assembly causing at least a portion of the retractable leash to move in a first direction； and wherein the second structural feature of the retractable leash assembly is configured to be releasably mated with the second structural feature of the receptacle upon application of a force on the retractable leash assembly causing at least a portion of the retractable leash to move in a second direction.
