A hand and animal leash cover that includes a glove-shaped outer shell configured to surround an individuals hand while holding a leash retracting device or the loop on a standard leash with the middle section of the leash extending forward and attaching to the neck or harness on an animal. The outer shell includes a front leash opening with a diameter slightly larger than the clip or buckle connector attached the distal end of the leash. Also formed on the outer shell opposite the core opening is a wrist opening. Formed or attached around the wrist opening is a hand strap that allows the user to grasp the outer shell with the opposite free hand, and an elastic band that closely conforms the wrist opening to the users wrist. The leash cover includes an optional wrist strap and tether that allows the user to release his or her grip on the retracting device and remove his hand from the outer shell to pickup or manipulate other objects and still use the arm to restrain the leash and control the animal.
