A hands free device for walking a pet is provided. In one implementation, the hands free device comprises a restraining device for restraining a pet and a belt attached to the restraining device. The belt comprises a belt-loop assembly having a first portion and a second portion and a fastener device attached to the belt-loop assembly and the belt. In this regard, the belt-loop assembly is to receive a handle portion of the restraining device. The first portion of the belt-loop assembly is attached to the belt. The second portion of the belt-loop assembly is for engaging and disengaging from the belt. The fastener device is adapted to releasably attach the second portion of the belt loop assembly to the surface of the belt.