Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dual pet leash, including a spherical-shaped or ellipsoid-shaped or cone-shaped or cylindrical-shaped or egg-shaped detangling element, a handle located adjacent the detangling element, and two or more pet attachment portions or straps extending from the detangling element, the pet attachment portions spaced approximately equidistant from each other, or spaced on approximately opposite sides of the detangling element. Latches for attaching to the pet attachment portions to a pet's collar or pet's harness are also provided. The detangling element is configured to rotate about the bolt 14 identified in the above captioned patent application, and ensuring that the leashes have different lengths contributes to the detangling and better functioning of the untangler device.

Abstract: A double dog run system utilizes a system of uniquely configured swivel members attached via a ground anchor to a container with sloped surfaces. Two dog leashes are connected to the swivel members by rotatable clamp members. The resulting system causes separation of the leashes when they are crossed, and compels the leashes to slide down the sloped surface of the container to the ground. The system guarantees that the leashes will never tangle, regardless of the speed and direction of movement of the dogs attached at the other ends of the leashes.

Abstract: A double dog run system utilizes a system of uniquely configured swivel members attached via a ground anchor to a container with sloped surfaces. Two dog leashes are connected to the swivel members by rotatable clamp members. The resulting system causes separation of the leashes when they are crossed, and compels the leashes to slide down the sloped surface of the container to the ground. The system guarantees that the leashes will never tangle, regardless of the speed and direction of movement of the dogs attached at the other ends of the leashes.

Abstract: A pet tether apparatus is described, comprising a stake assembly configured to receive a tether. The stake assembly has a tether attachment piece configured to rotate around a vertical axis of the stake assembly. A flexible rod having a first end and a second end, is attached to the tether attachment piece at its first end. A tether feeding top assembly is attached to the flexible rod at the second end of the rod and is configured for connection to a pulley for feeding of a tether. The pet tether apparatus is configured for attachment of a tether to the stake assembly and conduction of the tether through the tether feeding top assembly so that a user may attach the tether to the collar of a pet so as to confine the pet to a predetermined area while minimizing the risk of entanglement of the tether. Other variants are described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dual pet leash, including a spherical-shaped or ellipsoid-shaped or cone-shaped or cylindrical-shaped or egg-shaped detangling element, a handle located adjacent the detangling element, and two or more pet attachment portions or straps extending from the detangling element, the pet attachment portions spaced approximately equidistant from each other, or spaced on approximately opposite sides of the detangling element. Latches for attaching to the pet attachment portions to a pet's collar or pet's harness are also provided.

Abstract: A portable and inexpensive device for restraining a dog, cat or other animal within a defined area. The device has a main body providing an endless circular groove that confines a wire or ring to rotating movement about the main body. The ring is attached to the animal's leash and allows the animal free movement within a circular area defined by the length of the leash. A plurality of removable pins anchor the device to the ground, with the pins being stored in storage grooves in the main body when not in use. The main body has a central recess that accommodates a bowl for food or water.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed that comprises two folding members, pivotally connected and having a tether attachment; and two stakes, wherein each folding member has one of the two stakes pivotally connected and stowable within, and where the stakes may be pivoted outside of the folding members for deployment. The two folding members are operable to be folded together with each folding member having one of the two stakes stowed within, and are further operable to be unfolded to deploy the two stakes by pivoting each of the two stakes outwardly from within the two folding members.

Abstract: A portable and inexpensive device for restraining a dog, cat or other animal within a defined area. The device has a main body providing an endless circular groove that confines a wire or ring to rotating movement about the main body. The ring is attached to the animal's leash and allows the animal free movement within a circular area defined by the length of the leash. A plurality of removable pins anchor the device to the ground, with the pins being stored in storage grooves in the main body when not in use. The main body has a central recess that accommodates a bowl for food or water.

Abstract: A combination leash anchor and container support. The combination includes a securement member for securely attaching the combination to the ground, a leash fastener for coupling a dog leash, for example, to the securement member, and a container support for holding containers, such as food or water bowls. The securement member, which has a ground boring means attached thereto, and the container support are preferably constructed in one-piece and the container support is designed so that it can be grasped to manually drive the combination into the ground without the need for any tools or strenuous labor. The combination can be removed from the ground and relocated in a similar manner. Removable bowls can be used with the combination in order to facilitate cleaning and refilling at a location away from the combination, if desired.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A pet tether including a ground fixation device; a base attached to a ground fixation device, the base being disposed above the ground, a coupling on the base, the coupling being disposed above the ground, a leash bracket, the leash bracket having a leash attachment and the leash bracket having a handle, the handle being constructed to couple and uncouple with the coupling, a housing attached to the leash bracket; and a light mounted in the housing.

Abstract: A pet leash for walking two pets such as dogs, together without tangling. It is great for training your pets to walk on a leash This invention is durable and made in many colors and sizes, Made with nylon strapping, The leash has a handle at one end and a metal ring at the other end. machine sewn, This leash is removable. With another piece of nylon strapping, at one end there is a swivel snap or equivalent to that is sewn for security, then a colorful hollow rod is slid onto the strapping next to the swivel snap Then another swivel snap is slid onto the strapping then another colorful hollow rod is slid onto the strapping, then the final swivel snap is sewn to the end of the strapping for security.

Abstract: Provided is an animal tethering device for confining an animal to a location and allowing it to move freely within a prescribed area, while preventing entanglement. The device includes a central shaft through which a spool is rotatably and retractably attached. The device also includes a housing which may resemble a sports ball or other desired ornamental design. The device provides optimum rotation by allowing forces in the horizontal plane, and also offers maximum strength in the entire spool assembly.

Abstract: A tether device employing an anchor shaft and a rotatable shaft is disclosed. The rotatable shaft has a lower section movably mounted within the anchor shaft. The rotatable shaft further includes an elevated section having a fastening member attached. The elevated section may be exposed above ground at a height sufficient to keep an attached retractable restraint from touching the ground. The fastening member is attached near to the top of the rotating shaft and may be adapted to receive a retractable restraint, particularly an animal restraint. The tether device optionally includes a bearing in contact with the anchor shaft and the rotatable shaft to reduce rotational friction.

Abstract: A tether device employing an anchor shaft and a rotatable shaft is disclosed. The rotatable shaft has a lower section movably mounted within the anchor shaft. The rotatable shaft further includes an elevated section having a fastening member attached. The elevated section may be exposed above ground at a height sufficient to keep an attached retractable restraint from touching the ground. The fastening member is attached near to the top of the rotating shaft and may be adapted to receive a retractable restraint, particularly an animal restraint. The tether device optionally includes a bearing in contact with the anchor shaft and the rotatable shaft to reduce rotational friction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for tethering an animal such that it has freedom to roam, yet is confined in an area that is devoid of fencing. A common problem with tethering is that the animal wanders, dragging a rope behind him, becoming entangled in the rope himself or the rope becoming entangled in objects within the animal's range. A common remedy of this problem is a retractable leash attaching to a tethering post. While prior retractors have solved the problem of entanglement, they had done little to resolve a second problem with tethering, that of an animal running to the limit of his tether only to be jerked by the neck when the tether suddenly becomes taut. The present invention offers a solution to both the entanglement and the jerk stop problems. To alleviate these two problems, the present invention is equipped with a recoil spring retractor in combination with a braking shoe which engages the retractor reel to gradually slow the play out of the line as it reaches its limit.

Abstract: A tangle resistance pet tie device for tying a pet to a vertical implement such that the tether holding the pet moves freely about the vertical implement. The tangle resistance pet tie device includes an annular member having an inner surface, an outer surface, a top surface and a bottom surface. The annular member has a pair of oppositely positioned breaks therein. The first and second portions are removably couplable to each other. A clamp for positioning on the annular member comprises a ring having a break therein. The clamp is movable about the annular member. A band is securely attached to an outer surface of the clamp and extends in an opposite direction of the break in the clamp. Each of a plurality of protruding members is securely coupled to an inner surface of the annular member such that a free end of each of the protruding members radially extends toward an axis of the annular member. Each of the free ends has a bore extending therein.

Abstract: A pet securing system having a first auger shaft fixed in the ground with the shaft having arms to hold containers for food and water. Over the first shaft another enclosing second shaft is rotatably mounted and this second shaft may mount an umbrella and a tether for a pet.

Abstract: A pet restraint constructed from an elongated stake having a leash-receiving section positioned near the upper end of the stake and a ground-insertable section at the lower end of the stake. At least one snag-free surface member having a ground-engaging element is connected to the stake near the leash-receiving section and extends between the leash-receiving section and the ground to provide a snag-free, tangle-free pet restraint. The snag-free surface member is preferably further adapted to maintain the upper end of the pet restraint at a certain height from the ground so as to be conspicuous to any passerby.

Abstract: A new Rotatable Animal Tether Device for allowing free rotation of a secured leash and reduces the tangling and knotting of the leash. The inventive device includes a shaft member having an upper end and a lower end adapted for insertion into the ground, a top disk member and a bottom disk member being spaced apart and both being fixedly mounted on the upper end of the shaft member. A rotating disk member having a tab portion included on its outer perimeter is positioned between the top disk member and the bottom disk member. The rotating disk member is rotatably mounted on the upper end of the shaft member to permit free rotation of the rotating disk member around the upper end of the shaft member. The end of a flexible member for securing an animal, such as a leash, is attached to the tab portion of the rotating disk member.

Abstract: A pet tether anchor apparatus enables the leashing of one or more domesticated animals to permit: height adjustability of the leash from ground level at the stake; adjustability of rotation or non-rotation of the leash around the stake; addition of a stringer to attach to a plurality of pet tether anchors and accommodating multiple leash attachments to the stringer; and providing a protective housing or cap for the attachment assembly when it is located near the top of the stake.

Abstract: A pet stake for insertion vertically into the ground with the upper end of the stake having a leash connected thereto to enable a pet, such as a dog, to move in an unrestricted manner within the length parameters of the leash and then be subjected to a gentle but increasing resilient resistance to movement away from the stake due to the resilient characteristics of the stake. The stake includes a base with a corkscrew and handle by which the base can be screwed into the ground surface with the handle serving to stabilize the base and a flexible fiberglass resilient reinforced rod connected with the base. The upper end of the rod includes a spring and swivel eyelet to enable resisted movement of the dog or pet in any direction.