Abstract: A connector (10) includes a housing (34) and an arm (43) pivotally connected to the housing (34). A hook (48) is formed on one end of the arm (43) and a spring (49) is positioned between the arm (43) and the housing (34). The connector (10) can be used to attach two items of many configurations together, but it is particularly suited to attach strap ends of an item such as a halter (11) having a strap (12) and a strap (13) interconnected by a plurality of tab straps (20, 21, 22). The strap (12) is interrupted to form a portion (32) carrying the connector (10) and another portion (31) carrying an o-ring (29) which can be engaged between the hook (48) and the housing (34).

Abstract: A system for holding a pad (P), such as a pet training pad, includes a plurality of corner members (11) including a base portion (13) made of a rigid plastic material and an insert portion (18) made of a resilient material. A frame is formed by interconnecting the corner members (11) with connector members (12) preferably in the form of rods (20). The insert portion (18) is provided with a plurality of cuts (19) which receive and hold the pad (P) near the corners thereof.