Tethering stakes of the nature intended to be pounded flush with or below
ground level. Certain of the tethering stakes include a cap on the
pounding end which is adapted for ease of placement and release of a
tethering line. Accordingly, the tethering line can be removed from the
stake when it is to be pounded into the ground and then engaged with the
stake only when tethering is desired. Certain of the embodiments include
caps having uniquely shaped apertures for securing the tethering line.
Another includes an aperture in communication with an aperture in the
stake such that a lead cable or the like may be moved out of the way when
the stake is pounded into the ground and may be fully received within the
stake when tethering is not desired. Another embodiment employs a coupler
passing through an aperture directly beneath the pounding surface to
facilitate ease of attachment and removal of the tethering line.