I found a really easy tutorial for making a patterned doggie leash.
$70? Yeowtch! I mean, crafting myself, I definitely respect the need to price fairly according to your time, but unless that leash was made of some magical stuff, that's really expensive. Some people really overcharge. All that leash is, in the tutorial I read, is a small strip of canvas fabric, 2 yards long, plus cute patterned fabric, and a metal hook to attach to the leash. That shouldn't be very difficult at all, or expensive. I'll research into it more and let you know. My main concern is just making sure I can find the thick strong canvas fabric, so I know the leash won't snap or break. Your dogs are good enough at escaping without adding a flimsy leash to that problem. XD