This cable tie out has a steel stake that mounts into the ground. It retracts and rotates 360 degrees allowing the pet freedom to roam with less chance of tangles. When not in use the cable stows neatly inside the housing. Tie out pulls out and medium dogs have 20 feet of cable length or 1256 sq. ft of area to roam. Cable has steel snap to attach to collar. Available in 3 sizes: Small, Medium, and Large.