photo edit request

I was wondering if anyone can help me with this photo?
It's a client's dog and I thought it would be nice to send her, but I'd like to edit out the leash first, and I only have Microsoft picture manager to work with (can't do it with that). It's not an awesome picture, but it's a fun one that I know she would like.
Is anyone able to do this for me? I have no idea if this is an easy thing to do, or if it's even possible!
Here is the link- I uploaded it at it's original resolution of 828 kb if that helps:
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...anajumping.jpg
I would really appreciate anyone's efforts, or their advice!

The leash should be easy to edit out. Do you want the collar edited out as well?

I'm not very good with my photoshop yet but hows this

Here are two from me. One with the same colours and lighting as the original photo




and one with some lighting correction.

Hope what program do you use?

Originally Posted by wildfire203

Hope what program do you use?

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I've been using Photoshop for years,now.

Wow! Those are great!
Thank you both very much.