This holder for my labs leash and collar works great and is a good spot to place her favourite toy. You will never search the house for the leash, collar or favourite toy again. I made one from oak and one from pine. You could stain it for the colour of your dog or use walnut for a black Labrador, oak/cherry for a chocolate Labrador and maple for a yellow Labrador retriever. Or if your dog is another breed you could shape the holder to match.