An animal restraint system adapted for use on an animal having a neck and shoulders comprising a leash having a first end and a second end spaced apart from the first end, a fastener disposed near the first end of the leash and adapted to be fastened to a collar worn by the animal, a handle disposed near the second end of the leash and adapted to be held by a user, a braking mechanism disposed near the handle, a first ring disposed between the first end and the second end of the leash and having a first ring opening adapted to allow a portion of the leash to pass therethrough, and a second ring disposed near the handle and having a second ring opening adapted to allow a portion of the leash to pass therethrough. A method comprising applying a pulling force to the handle and/or the handling loop.
