Abstract: In one embodiment, a chew-proof animal collar is provided. The collar includes a collar body portion having two or more lengths of wire rope that have a first end with a swaged termination that is attached to a fastener and a second end with a swaged termination that is attached to an acceptor. The acceptor engages the fastener wherein the engagement between the acceptor and fastener is adjustable. In another embodiment, a chew-proof animal leash is provided. The leash has a leash body portion having a length of wire rope, an owner end with a swaged termination that is attached to a carabiner, wherein the carabiner is attached to a handle, and an animal end wherein the animal end has a swaged termination that is attached to a swiveled snap-hook.

Abstract: A wrap device is configured for use as a pet garment having a receptacle for receiving a treatment element that can be used to provide warmth or cooling. The wrap device contains a leash-fastening assembly comprised of a ring attached to the outer side of the wrap. In one embodiment, an opening in the wrap receives said ring wherein the ring extends through the opening when the wrap is placed around a limb, torso or other body part of the pet. In another embodiment, the leash-fastening assembly may be comprised of a ring attached to a part of the wrap that is accessible after the wrap is placed on the pet.

Abstract: A pet restraint system includes a collar having first and second ends and having a first lock configured to restrict separation of the first and second ends. The system includes an elongate leash having a clip at a first end for removable attachment to the collar and having a second lock to restrict removal of the clip from the collar. The system includes a handle coupled to a second end of the leash and having a protrusion movable between release and hold positions. The handle includes a third lock for restricting movement of the protrusion from the hold position. The handle further includes a retracting mechanism coupled to the leash to selectively retract the leash to a plurality of retraction positions.

Abstract: A restraint harness for a dog, particularly a dog of medium size and larger, including a conventional adjustable dog harness and an attached harness control extension. The harness control extension includes a plurality of straps configured to extend to the hind end of the dog and a motion control cord that is interlaced in and between the conventional adjustable dog harness and the harness control extension. The motion control cord encircles the dog's hind legs and can be tightened around the thighs with minimal force, where such tightening substantially restrains the dog without causing injury to the dog.

Abstract: A restraint harness for a dog, particularly a dog of medium size and larger, including a conventional adjustable dog harness and an attached harness control extension. The harness control extension includes a plurality of straps configured to extend to the hind end of the dog and a motion control cord that is interlaced in and between the conventional adjustable dog harness and the harness control extension. The motion control cord encircles the dog's hind legs and can be tightened around the thighs with minimal force, where such tightening substantially restrains the dog without causing injury to the dog.

Abstract: An animal guide device, such as a leash assembly, includes a body part that can be placed on the body of the animal, for example a collar, a harness or a head piece, and a leash that can be attached to the body part. The pulling force exerted by the animal is determined by way of an in-line force measuring device. To limit the amount of pulling force exerted on the person leading the animal a signal generator or a tone generator is activated when a given pulling force is exceeded. The generator(s) can generate sound waves that are either only detected by the animal or are detected by the animal and by the person leading the animal. Alternatively, a spraying device can be activated through the signal generator. The animal guide device according to the invention is designed specifically for domestic animals, preferably for dogs.

Abstract: Apparatus for a child or an animal, comprising: a wearable item configured to be secured around the body and arm limbs of a child or an animal. The wearable item comprises a pocket presenting a first aperture and a second aperture, and a leash having a first end secured within a housing and a second end secured to a handle. The housing is configured to be removably received within the pocket through the first aperture, and the handle is configured to be passed from within the pocket through the second aperture.

Abstract: Often it is necessary to restrain pets while they are groomed, or bathed, or dried after bathing, or examined by a veterinarian, or while being exercised outdoors, or while being transported in a vehicle, etc. Many pet restraining devices are uncomfortable for pets and some may injure pets. The Double loop auto-adjust pet restraining device applies a uniform pressure around the entire perimeter of the neck when a pet is retained in the neck area. A second loop of the Double loop auto-adjust pet restraining device can be utilized to restrain the body or torso of a pet, the device applies a uniform pressure around the entire perimeter of that body area. The Double loop auto-adjust pet restraining device uses a design that enables pets to be restrained in a very humane way. The Double loop auto-adjust pet restraining device is self adjusting so as to accommodate many different sizes of pets. The Double loop auto-adjust pet restraining device can be modified many different ways and utilized many different ways.

Abstract: A pet harness safety system has a harness assembly with two parallel body loops and a carabiner tether assembly with opposing carabiners. During usage, one of the carabiners is secured to a reinforced loop on each of the body loops of the harness assembly and the other carabiner is secured to an in-vehicle restraint system. The body loops are substantially parallel to the body of the dog such that only its shoulders are encircled by the body loops, and are adjustably joined together to form a completed or closed system.

Abstract: An animal training apparatus is comprised of a leash connector attached to a chest portion of a harness. The harness is arranged to prevent the leash connector from shifting to the back of the animal. The harness is preferably comprised of a chest strap for positioning across the chest of the animal between the tops of the front legs, a withers strap for positioning across the withers of the animal behind the neck and between the shoulders, and a girth strap for positioning across the girth of the animal behind the front legs on the underside. The leash connector is attached to an intermediate position on the chest strap for pulling on the chest portion of the harness. The animal is prevented by the rotational force from pulling further.

Abstract: Handbags useful for carrying and containing various and sundry items typically carried in handbags are provided with added capability of functioning as a pet leash. A tether suitable as a leash is attached to a handbag as provided herein, ensuring a pet-owning user is never without a leash for their pet when traveling or other activities including shopping. A tether as provided and structured herein additionally conveniently functions as a shoulder strap for a handbag and in alternate configurations may be hidden from view by being tucked inside the main pouch of such handbags, when they are used as a clutch.

Abstract: A tether device includes a tether assembly disposed between two entities maintaining connection between the entities. A resilient element is integrated with the tether assembly. A geometry of the tether assembly and the resilient element create first and second resilient element and tether force-displacement responses when the resilient element and tether assembly are together subjected to at least first and second axial displacement forces. The second axial displacement force is greater than the first axial displacement force. The first force-displacement response, when subjected to the first axial displacement force, is greater than the second force-displacement response when subjected to the second axial displacement force. The geometry can include a tether configured in a serpentine formation in a relaxed position. The serpentine formation straightens taut when the tether is fully extended by the second axial displacement force. The geometry can also include multiple O-rings.

Abstract: The present invention is an animal training device with a rigid crossbar and a flaccid attachment to a trained animal. The attachment is ideally a leash, but may also be a halter or harness. The rigid crossbar is configured for two-handed operation and the preferred embodiment is curved to accommodate use across a person's body and bent to provide greater leverage for controlling the animal. The particular disclosed embodiment positions the animal along the side of the user and provides grips to indicate hand position and increase frictional hold on the crossbar.

Abstract: A pet collar with a flat-sided ring that tends to remain in position proximate a pet's dorsal neck is described. Methods of use, with the pet collar installed on the pet with a flat side of the flat-sided ring disposed on the inside of the pet collar against the fur or skin of the pet, are also described.

Abstract: A non-choking harness for a pet which evenly distributes stress throughout the chest area and away from the neck area of the pet when the leash is pulled to prevent choking. The non-choking harness comprises a body part, an adjustable strap, and a connection part. The body part comprises a center portion which substantially covers the chest area of the pet, two neck ends configured to wrap around a neck of the pet to provide a neck opening and two torso ends configured to wrap around a torso of the pet to provide a torso opening. The adjustable strap removably connects a first torso end to a second torso end, and adjusts the size of the torso opening to provide a comfortable fit. The connection part is configured to removably connect to the two neck ends, removably connect to the adjustable strap; and to adjust the size of the neck opening. At least one D-ring for attaching a leash is fixedly attached to the connection part.

Abstract: A harness for an animal, such as a dog, providing command and control of the animal in a manner which evenly distributes pressures across the animal's body to minimize strain and pressure on the animal's head, neck and spine, and which provides both a leash and a handle option for the operator which does not interfere with the animal's movements and is easily graspable. The animal harness has two straps extending around the animal, crossing in the chest area where a chest pad is located and crossing in the back area where a back pad is located. A collapsible handle is located to the rear of the back pad for manual grasping and a leash hook is located on the back pad for the attachment of a leash.

Abstract: A restraint harness for a dog, particularly a dog of medium size and larger, including a conventional adjustable dog harness and an attached harness control extension. The harness control extension includes a plurality of straps configured to extend to the hind end of the dog and a motion control cord that is interlaced in and between the conventional adjustable dog harness and the harness control extension. The motion control cord encircles the dog's hind legs and can be tightened around the thighs with minimal force, where such tightening substantially restrains the dog without causing injury to the dog.

Abstract: An animal restraint system includes a vest configured to surround an animal extending from around the animal's neck. The vest includes front and rear ends, opposed first and second sides, a top, bottom, neck opening at the front end, two leg openings, and first and second shoulder areas. A ring is coupled to the vest at the first shoulder area, a first lateral loop is coupled to the vest at the top, and a first lateral loop is coupled to the vest at the first side. The system includes a first crossing loop. A strap is configured to pass through the first lateral loop and first crossing loop, respectively, the strap having opposed ends with fasteners. The strap extends along the first side when passing through the first lateral loop, the strap extending from the first to the second side when the strap passes through the first crossing loop.

Abstract: An animal training device for use with a head collar, a neck collar and a leash simultaneously includes: an elastic body removably coupled between the neck collar and the leash, the elastic body lengthening in response a separating force between the neck collar and the leash and an inelastic line removably coupled between a snout portion of the head collar and the leash, the inelastic line having a fixed length. When the animal pulls against the leash, the inelastic line exerts a force on the snout portion of the head collar.

Abstract: A flexible omnidirectionally reflective pet leash and collar having a handle and a cylindrical central core is housed within a cylindrical omnidirectionally reflective sleeve that reflect an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it is emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of the pet owner's hand, pet leash and the location of the pet during dusk or nighttime hours. This flexible omnidirectionally reflective pet leash is created by surrounding a central core with a cylindrically reflective sleeve comprising a flexible retroreflective sheet and being operable to surround the central cylindrical core thereby providing omnidirectional reflectivity. The flexible retroreflective sheet has retroreflectors bonded thereto with a transparent bond layer.

Abstract: The invention provides a new tether or leash product in the form of a guide assembly that provides an alternative to wrist cuffs and harnesses that physically bind a dependent individual. The guide assembly, or tether system, allows a dependent individual to engage a security grip or handle in the shape of a character or other appealing design. The security grip is removably attached to a tether, lead, line, or other extension device that ultimately connects to another individual, such as a parent or a caregiver. The dependent individual is trained to engage the security grip by removing the security grip from the lead portion of the guide assembly and enjoying the security grip as a separate toy. By developing an affinity for the security grip, the dependent individual desirably engages the security grip when in use with the guide assembly.

Abstract: A harness for use in coupling with an animal interface, the animal interface comprising one or more of conduits for transmitting fluid, electrical signals, or optical signals. Swivel extension tether for quick connect to harness, dual-ended swivel, an extension line, and connection to upstream monitoring equipment. Method for using the harness in an animal for fluid communication access, an electrical signal interface, and an optical interface.

Abstract: Pet leash assemblies, pet collar assemblies, and methods of using the same. Pet leash assemblies include a tether and a gated clasp coupled to the tether. The gated clasp includes a body, a gate hinged to the body, and a biasing member that pivotally biases the gated clasp to a closed configuration. The gate may include a projection that extends away from the body. When the projection is urged toward a terminal region of the body, the gate is pivoted against a bias of the biasing member and the gated clasp is configured to an open configuration, in which a coupling ring of a collar may be inserted into and removed from a passage defined between the gate and the body. The clasp may include a sliding actuator with a gate-engagement surface positioned to engage and pivot the gate against its bias when the actuator is translated toward the gate.

Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of a system for managing slack in a leash, such as when the leash is attached to a collar worn by an animal. In one exemplary embodiment, the system generally includes an elastic adapter and at least one eyelet operatively associated with the elastic adapter member. The eyelet includes an opening therethrough configured to frictionally receive at least a portion of the leash therein. A first member is adjacent a proximal end portion of the elastic adapter for anchoring, attaching, or engaging to the leash. A second member is adjacent a distal end portion of the elastic adapter for anchoring, attaching, or engaging to the leash.

Abstract: A honda device for separating a honda to allow easy retrieval of a rope includes a rope having a honda positioned adjacent a lariat end of the rope. The honda has a break therein to define a first end and a second end of the honda. A female coupler is coupled to the first end of the honda. The female coupler has a receiving bore extending into a free end of the female coupler. A male coupler is coupled to the second end of the honda. The male coupler includes an insertion end being inserted into the receiving bore of the female coupler to releasably secure the male coupler to the female coupler. The male coupler is selectively removed from the female coupler to break the honda.

Abstract: An animal support harness and method of supporting and restraining movement of an animal is provided. The apparatus includes a sling that can be routed around the abdomen of the animal, and a plurality of primary support straps extend and are joined at a handle. A leash strap is integrated with the handle, and extends to connect to the collar of the animal. The integral leash strap along with the primary support straps enables an owner to control not only an upward supporting force for the animal, but also provides an inherent restraint to prevent an animal from walking too quickly or lunging, which might otherwise harm the animal.

Abstract: A pet restraint system includes a collar having first and second ends and a fastener to selectively secure the first and second collar ends about a pet. A radio transmitter is coupled to the collar that emits a signal at a predetermined frequency. The system includes a handheld unit separated from the collar that includes a radio receiver configured to receive a radio signal, a GPS receiver for receiving signals from global positioning satellites, a signal indicator, and a CPU in data communication with the radio receiver, GPS receiver, and signal indicator. The CPU includes programming for evaluating a relative strength of signals received by the radio receiver and for outputting the relative strength to the signal indicator indicative of a position of the signal transmitter relative to the handheld unit. The CPU also includes programming for evaluating GPS signals and determining a global position of the handheld unit.

Abstract: A leash assembly for a pet collar and a combined collar and leash. A base assembly is permanently or temporarily engaged with the collar. The leash assembly, which has an internal retractor mechanism, is detachably seated on the base assembly and is connected thereto by a short leash. When the leash and base assemblies are engaged, the leash is substantially retracted into the leash assembly. The leash assembly may be grasped and pulled out of engagement with the base assembly thus causing a length of the leash to be unwound from the retractor mechanism. The retractor mechanism includes a lock that is engaged unless a release button on the leash assembly is depressed.

Abstract: An illuminated modular dog leash and collar assembly includes electrically mated segments connected end-to-end and defining a rectilinear shape. Each of the segments includes illuminable light-emitting sources housed therein and connected in sequence, a tubular core, and a sleeve removably positioned about the core. The sleeve extends along the entire longitudinal length of the modular segment associated therewith. An extendable handle is removably attached to the leash and spaced from the collar, and is adaptable between alternate longitudinal lengths. A mechanism independently illuminates the light-emitting sources such that the collar and leash selectively illuminate when the pet becomes separated from the caregiver beyond a predetermined distance.

Abstract: A pet restraint system includes a collar having first and second ends and having a first lock configured to restrict separation of the first and second ends. The system includes an elongate leash having a clip at a first end for removable attachment to the collar and having a second lock to restrict removal of the clip from the collar. The system includes a handle coupled to a second end of the leash and having a protrusion movable between release and hold positions. The handle includes a third lock for restricting movement of the protrusion from the hold position. The handle further includes a retracting mechanism coupled to the leash to selectively retract the leash to a plurality of retraction positions.

Abstract: A decorative accessory for a pet includes a harnessing member, a leash member, and a plurality of charm elements. The harnessing member includes at least one strap element, each having a plurality of engagement locations, and a fastening element. The plurality of engagement locations is configured on the each strap element. The fastening element is disposed on the each strap element. The leash member includes a strip element having a first end segment and a second end segment, a plurality of engagement emplacements configured on the strip element, and a connecting element disposed at the first end segment for connecting the leash member with the harnessing member. Each charm element of the plurality of charm elements includes an attaching mechanism having a female engagement element and a male engagement element adapted to secure the each charm element to at least one of the harnessing member and the leash member.

Abstract: An illuminated pet leash has an elongated light-emitting member mounted in a transparent sleeve and extending alongside a non-extensible tethering line. An electrical power is delivered to the light-emitting member, making the tethering assembly visible in the dark. The light emitting member is secured between a stop member in the handle of the leash and an anchor fitted in a hook-shaped connector.

Abstract: A combined leash and jogging belt includes a belt removably positioned about a waist of the caregiver. The belt has an inner surface formed from non-skid synthetic rubber that includes a plurality of pockets attached to an outer surface thereof, and spaced from the inner surface. The pockets have top and bottom sides registered parallel to top and bottom sides of the belt. The pocket top sides are open and extend along an entire longitudinal length of the pockets. A strap that has opposed ends provided with respective D-rings is coupled thereto, and has a fixed length. A pet harness is positioned about the pet, and has front and rear annular portions concentrically seated about an abdominal cavity thereof. The belt has a mechanism for rotatably tethering the strap to the belt and the pet harness, and includes a double-prong buckle attached to the rotatable tethering mechanism.

Abstract: Disclosed is a versatile and mobile pet leg restraining device used to secure dogs in a stationary position while performing bathing, grooming, nail clipping, and veterinarian exam operations. The pet leg restraining device attaches to most grooming tables, tubs and sinks and consists of suction cups, suction cup attachment hooks, adjustable straps and hook and loop or Velcro attachments. The pet leg restraining device is designed to secure the animal in a variety of positions by its legs to impair movement in a safe and comfortable manner.

Abstract: A pet restraint includes a collar and a leash, the leash having handles at both ends and being slidingly disposed through a portion of the leash, either at a single point or at multiple points on the circumference of the leash. The leash also has blocking portions preventing the entire length of the leash from sliding through unintentionally. When the pet steps over the leash and begins pulling with the leash passing behind a leg, the person handling the pet may re-route the leash by grasping the end then disposed near the handle and letting go of the end previously held.

Abstract: An improved animal harness including a body strap for extending around the body of an animal behind its front legs, the body strap having a plurality of body strap peripheral openings centered on the body strap. The body strap has a closing means for securing a first end of the body strap to a second end of the body strap. The body strap is secured by a fastening means to a chest strap for extending around the chest of the animal, the chest strap having a plurality of chest strap peripheral openings being spaced apart a sufficient distance on the chest strap to allow adjustability of the animal harness. An upper edge of the chest strap forms an inverted arch beginning at a left chest strap position and terminating at a right chest strap position to accommodate the natural curvature of the animal's chest. In addition, a leash attachment means is attached to the body strap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method of restraining a body. One embodiment of the invention includes portable surface configured with a latching interface a predefined distance from the edges of the portable surface. The system includes a tether for mechanically a body with the latching device. The length tether that is shorter than the predefined distance from the edges. Certain embodiments include a collapsible surface for ease of storing and transporting, a sensor mechanically associated with the latching device for activating an electronic device, and a collapsible housing.

Abstract: A new animal control device and method of use thereof that generally comprises a main lead device, a movement inhibiting device, and a multitude of attachment clasps and or rings, whereby the lead has first and second attachment ends with the first attachment end being removably attached or connected to a collar device that is worn by an animal, such as a dog or cat, and the second attachment end being removably attached or connected to the movement inhibiting device that may be in the shape of a sphere or other shape, that will act to inhibit the movement or running of an animal, and which will also serve as a training tool for conditioning an animal such as a dog or cat, to obey commands, walk as directed, and not run away, while wearing the invention.

Abstract: An animal face wrap including a single flexible band and at least one constrictor associated with the band.

Abstract: Compared with the collar only, the conventional pet harness can disperse the force applied from the lead to the pet and reduce the burden on the pet. However, since it uses narrow belts as straps, it has a problem that when a large force is applied, the straps thrust into the skin of the pet, to give a pain. Further, a wide piece consisting of a collar portion, a body loop portion and an underside portion is proposed, but it has a problem that it is troublesome to install and remove the harness on and from the pet. The present invention proposes a pet harness, characterized in that engagement members 4 and lead attaching members 5 are attached at both the ends of a body strap 3 destined to form a body loop 6, that a pinafore-like collar 7 is connected between both the ends of said body strap, and that a connecting strap 8 is connected between the bottom of the central portion of the pinafore-like collar and the body strap in such a manner that the connecting strap can be moved relatively to said body strap.

Abstract: An application for an animal coat with integrated harness includes a cloth coat section with two leg openings in its bottom surface for accepting the animal's front legs. A longitudinal spine member is affixed to an inside upper location of the cloth coat section and a neck encircling strap is affixed to the longitudinal spine member at a location near its front portion. A chest encircling strap is affixed to the longitudinal spine member rearward of the two leg openings.

Abstract: An animal training apparatus is comprised of a leash connector attached to a chest portion of a harness. The harness is arranged to prevent the leash connector from shifting to the back of the animal. The harness is preferably comprised of a chest strap for positioning across the chest of the animal between the tops of the front legs, a withers strap for positioning across the withers of the animal behind the neck and between the shoulders, and a girth strap for positioning across the girth of the animal behind the front legs on the underside. The leash connector is attached to an intermediate position on the chest strap for pulling on the chest portion of the harness. The animal is prevented by the rotational force from pulling further.

Abstract: A training device for dogs and the like has an upper collar that fits high-up on the neck of the animal and a second, lower collar that fits around the lower part of its neck. Spacer means hold the two collars apart in mutually spaced relation, to position the leash, connected to the upper collar, in the most effective location for controlling the creature. The spacer means may comprise a plurality of spacer straps arranged in mutually spaced relation about the two collars.

Abstract: A leash and collar system for a pet, having a unique coupling that can be quickly attached and detached with one hand, even while the coupling is pulled in tension. The coupling has a female section and a male section that selectively interconnect. The female section defines a receptacle for receiving the male section. A magnet is disposed within the receptacle at its base. The male section has an internal plunger element that selectively moves between a forward position and a rearward piston. When the male section is inserted into the female section, the plunger element is magnetically attracted to the magnet in the receptacle. The magnet pulls the plunger element into its forward position. Locking elements protrude from the male section when the internal plunger element is in its forward position. The locking elements prevent the male section from being retracted out of the receptacle.

Abstract: An animal training apparatus is comprised of a leash connector attached to a chest portion of a harness. The harness is arranged to prevent the leash connector from shifting to the back of the animal. The harness is preferably comprised of a chest strap for positioning across the chest of the animal between the tops of the front legs, a withers strap for positioning across the withers of the animal behind the neck and between the shoulders, and a girth strap for positioning across the girth of the animal behind the front legs on the underside. The leash connector is attached to an intermediate position on the chest strap for pulling on the chest portion of the harness. The animal is prevented by the rotational force from pulling further.

Abstract: A small animal harness comprising an elastically deformable chest piece that attaches at its upper portion to a pair of flexible shoulder straps and attaches at its lower portion to a pair of flexible brisket straps, the unattached ends of the shoulder and brisket straps being interconnected over the withers of the animal so that the brisket straps are slidable in the connection and adapted to be connected to a leash for control of the animal.

Abstract: A leash assembly for use with an animal neck collar includes a cord having a handle portion at one end, a terminal loop at the other end, and a lengthwise portion of the cord therebetween; a ring attached to the terminal loop and through which the lengthwise portion of the cord is slidably disposed so as to provide a loop of adjustable size formed by a section of the lengthwise portion of the cord between the ring and the terminal loop; a fastener for removably attaching the leash assembly to a dog collar; and, a disk shaped stop member removably attachable to the lengthwise portion of the cord.

Abstract: An implement for carrying waste while using a leash. The implement includes a leash receiving member for releasably securing the leash thereto. A waste receiving container is provided for receiving the waste thereinto. The container includes an attachment portion for releasably attaching the leash receiving member thereto. The container defines an upper opening for receiving the waste therethrough and a lower opening for releasing the waste therethrough. The container includes a trap for releasing the waste. The trap is operable between a closed configuration and an open configuration. In the closed configuration, the trap substantially blocks the opening. In the open configuration, the trap substantially frees the opening.

Abstract: An illuminated pet leash has an elongated light-emitting member mounted in a transparent sleeve and extending alongside a non-extensible tethering line. An electrical power is delivered to the light-emitting member, making the tethering assembly visible in the dark.

Abstract: A leash/collar system including a handle, a collar and a semi-rigid elongate member having a longitudinal axis and connected between the handle and the collar so as to be rotatable along the longitudinal axis.