Leashlocket.

• Author: Peterson, Eric
• Position: COLORADO COOL STUFF

After running a collection agency in the Denver area for years, the husband-and-wife team of Dave and Valerie Marshall dove headfirst into the pet products industry with the LeashLocket last year. Available in two sizes and four colors, the LeashLocket contains a 6-foot retractable leash, then snaps onto your dog's collar when not in use.

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"Our tag line is 'Let your dog carry the leash for a change," Dave says. "It's especially good for taking your dog to the dog park."

Almost six months after its launch, the product...