I am looking for a blog or website with a really pretty DIY dog leashes. Any suggestions?

The leash laws in Canada are pretty straight forward - aside from police dogs, all dogs must be kept on a leash in public. The only time your pet can be off a leash is when they are indoors or in a fenced backyard.

There are several sites that offer a personalized pet leash service. You can really go wild with the designs. Here are a couple of sites just to give you an idea of what's out there: http://www.hotdogcollars.com/1528-Personalized-Embroidered-Dog-Leash.aspx http://www.dogids.com/personalized-dog-leashes.html

You could try glamordog's website http://www.glamourdog.com/dog-leashes.html . They have a very cute range of designer leashes. Or this site that has some really funky designs (I love the animal print one). http://www.dogcollarsboutique.com/Retractable-Leashes-p-1-c-105.html

Dog leashes are becoming a cool accessory so there are quite a few sites that sell funky designs, but if you're looking for a bright color, take a look at the Flexiusa site that has a great pink or turquoise leash. http://www.flexiusa.com/shop/product_detail.php?productId=658&categoryId=433

It's pretty simple to use a retractable leash, but check out this webpage that gives some basic instructions about how to use the leash so it's comfy for you and your dog. http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/training-a-puppy-to-walk-on-a-leash.html

Sure - there is a button to press when you want to put a brake on the retractable leash, but there should also be a button you can press in that allows you to lock it. Our dog is huge and pulls against the leash really hard sometimes, so the brake feature is vital.