While finishing the unwinding , I dropped the handle , and Duke took off . He was quickly at the heels of another couple ( dogless , however ) who were out walking . " First day with the new leash , " Janet explained .
What may have happened during this situation ?
Pick the best answer from the following options:
- None of the above choices .
 - Their dog had annoyed another couple .
 - Their dog had ran off with the lease .
 - Their dog had gotten out of the leash .


Their dog had ran off with the lease .