By Susan Peakall

Love the convenience of retractable leashes, but hate the look? PamperedPuppy.com has solved that problem for you, once and for all.

It used to be that you’d set out for the park dressed in your usual chic apparel, and have to attach a scratched-up plastic monstrosity to your beautiful dog’s elegant collar. “Why, oh why,” you’d think, as you clipped on the leash with a shudder, “is it so easy to get nice collars, but not extendible leashes?” 26 Bars & a Band has heard your cry for help and responded with an elegant line of extendible leashes that will suit the most glamourous of girls and coolest of guys.

The quality is clear from the first time you see these leashes. Made from smooth, durable materials, the leashes feature a ribbon or tape extender rather than the standard cord, so they are much less likely to fray or get tangled. The leashes range in price from roughly $32 to $39 and come in two sizes, so you can choose the best length for your dog.

You can also choose a pattern that suits both you and your dog. A rugged guy can clip a camouflage-patterned leash on his manly Rottweiler, while a Sex and the City fan might prefer a Swarovski crystal embellished number for her dainty Pomeranian. Whatever your breed or style, PamperedPuppy has the right leash for you.