Okay. So here's the deal. Don't everevereverever wrap the lead rope around your hand. It's probably true even if you're walking your dog--especially if it's a big drag-you-around dog. I guess those people who do things like walk their ferrets (what's THAT all about, anyway?) can wrap the lead around their hands. I don't think a ferret is going to drag you anywhere. But with anything bigger than a ferret, DON'T DO IT.