So - a goal for this year is to learn photoshop, stop 1 leash removal

First, lesson learned - get the leash across the same uniform background as much possible where you get in trouble is fur.

Second, photoshop is better than Lightroom. 1. use photoshop lasso loop the option key turns into polygon tool that give you straight lines. 2. Best to do as one removal 3. Clean up with clone tool -