An animal tether system and method wherein the rate of extension and retraction of the tether and/or the length of the tether can be actively controlled at least in part as a function of the angular direction and/or speed and/or length of which the tether extends/retracts. The system can be used to maintain an animal in a non-circular boundary, such as a rectangular space, by controlling how far the tether can extend at certain angular positions. The system also allows a user to block off certain areas within a space from access by the animal.

A portable pet tether apparatus readily attaches onto a retractable pet leash. The portable pet tether allows a user to tether a pet anywhere. The portable pet tether consists of a corkscrew ground anchor that is rotatably connected to a leash receiver. The ground anchor is secured to the ground. The retractable pet leash can then be removably connected to the leash receiver through an attachment mechanism. The removably connected retractable pet leash may be detached from the leash receiver through the actuation of a release button.

A portable pet tether apparatus readily attaches onto a retractable pet leash. The portable pet tether allows a user to tether a pet anywhere. The portable pet tether consists of a corkscrew ground anchor that is rotatably connected to a leash receiver. The ground anchor is secured to the ground. The retractable pet leash can then be removably connected to the leash receiver through an attachment mechanism. The removably connected retractable pet leash may be detached from the leash receiver through the actuation of a release button.

A tie out for restraining multiple animals includes a frame having a central post, and an axle arranged perpendicularly to the central post, wherein the axle is rotatable about a vertical axis defined by the central post. The tie out may further include a first reel mounted on the axle and rotatable about a horizontal axis defined by the axle, and a first cable that is wound on the first reel. The tie out may further include a second reel mounted on the axle and rotatable about the horizontal axis, and a second cable wound on the second reel, wherein the first reel rotates around the axle independently of the second reel. The tie out further includes a cable guide arranged between the first reel and the second reel, wherein the cable guide is configured to prevent the first cable or the second cable from becoming tangled on the tie out.

A hand-held rope tie is operable to releasably hold one or more portions of a rope. Pivotally connected arm members accommodate and hold the rope portions with a selected clamping pressure. The rope tie is adjustable to tightly grip and clamp onto the rope without slippage of the rope through the arms when desired.

A hand-held rope tie is operable to releasably hold one or more portions of a rope. Pivotally connected arm members accommodate and hold the rope portions with a selected clamping pressure. The rope tie is adjustable to tightly grip and clamp onto the rope without slippage of the rope through the arms when desired.

A stationary base assembly for restricting the movement of a pet, including a first generally circular top surface, a first rubberized generally circular bottom surface, and a first generally cylindrical endless wall extending between the first generally circular top surface and the first generally circular bottom surface and defining a first cylindrical body having a first inner volume. A first is aperture formed through the first generally circular top surface for fluidic communication with the first inner volume. A first plurality of spaced lugs extend from the first generally circular top surface and a first plurality of spaced recesses are formed in the first generally circular bottom surface, wherein the first plurality of spaced recesses are sized, shaped, and positioned to engage the first plurality of spaced lugs. A leash engaging assembly is operationally connected to the first cylindrical body. A stacking unit is operationally connected to the first generally circular top surface. The stacking unit further includes a second generally circular top surface, a second generally circular bottom surface, and a second generally cylindrical endless wall extending between the second top surface and the second bottom surface to define a second cylindrical body having a second inner volume. A second aperture is formed through the second top surface for fluidic communication with the second inner volume. A second plurality of spaced lugs extends from the second top surface and a second plurality of spaced recesses is formed in the second bottom surface and lockingly engaged to the first plurality of spaced lugs. A bifurcated dish member is operationally connected to the second top surface, wherein the bifurcated dish member further includes a generally circular recessed body portion, a divider wall bifurcating the generally circular recessed body portion, and a plurality of recesses formed in the generally circular body portion lockingly engaged to the second plurality of spaced lugs.

A hand-held rope tie is operable to releasably hold two side-by-side portions of a rope. Pivotally connected arm members accommodate and hold the rope portions with a selected clamping pressure. The clamping pressure can be adjusted to create drag or resistance on the rope pulled through the arm members during horse pull-backs to relieve horse panic. Rope tie is also adjustable to tightly grip the rope without slippage of the rope through the arms when desired.

A hand-held rope tie is operable to releasably hold two side-by-side portions of a rope. Pivotally connected arm members accommodate and hold the rope portions with a selected clamping pressure. The clamping pressure can be adjusted to create drag or resistance on the rope pulled through the arm members during horse pull-backs to relieve horse panic. Rope tie is also adjustable to tightly grip the rope without slippage of the rope through the arms when desired.

The present invention provides methods and systems for a retainer apparatus that includes a scoop having an exterior surface and an interior surface with a central opening and a predetermined length. A retention device has a base with a length greater than the length of the central opening of the scoop and a flange portion extends upwardly from the base portion and contains at least one opening.