Leash dream meaning is explained below using 4 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Dr. Mıchael Lennox

A leash is about connectivity and control. Whoever holds the leash is in charge.

If you are holding a leash in a dream, then you are exploring issues of control. Consider to what or whom the leash is attached and add that distinction to your dream.

A dog on a leash might be about attempts to control love and loyalty. Another person on a leash is a symbol of attempting to rein in the qualities represented by the character aspects of that person.

If you are on a leash, there may be a need to submit or surrender control to another person, institution, or circumstance in your life.

Source: Complete Dictionary of Dreams Author: Dr. Mıchael Lennox

Interpretation 2 — myjellybean

To dream that you are holding a leash indicates a need for more control in your life.

To dream that you are wearing a leash, suggests that you need to show more restraint with regard to your infatuations and the way you express your sexuality.

Source: My Dream Interpretation Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 3 — Ariadne Green

Holding a leash may suggest that you are restraining someone from exercising his or her personal freedom. It may represent the restraint of your own behavior in public.
Source: Ariadne's Book of Dream Author: Ariadne Green

Interpretation 4 — Margaret Hamilton

Controlling one to the point of complete domination
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited Author: Margaret Hamilton