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.

The portable leash anchor is configured for use with one or more leashes. The one or more leashes attach to the portable leash anchor. The portable leash anchor is a portable structure that: a) forms a handle for the one or more leashes when walking an animal; and, b) creates a plurality of anchor points that temporarily anchor the one or more leashes to a fixed position. The portable leash anchor comprises a first hyoid and a second hyoid. The first hyoid attaches to the one or more leashes. The first hyoid is a stake structure that can be driven into the ground to form the plurality of anchor points. The second hyoid is a sheath structure that affixes with the first hyoid to form a square-shaped body when the portable leash anchor is used as a handle.

The portable leash anchor is configured for use with one or more leashes. The one or more leashes attach to the portable leash anchor. The portable leash anchor is a portable structure that: a) forms a handle for the one or more leashes when walking an animal; and, b) creates a plurality of anchor points that temporarily anchor the one or more leashes to a fixed position. The portable leash anchor comprises a first hyoid and a second hyoid. The first hyoid attaches to the one or more leashes. The first hyoid is a stake structure that can be driven into the ground to form the plurality of anchor points. The second hyoid is a sheath structure that affixes with the first hyoid to form a square-shaped body when the portable leash anchor is used as a handle.

A leash-with-variable-anchor may have two opposing fastener structures, one for removable attachment to a collar or to a harness; and another for fastening back onto a portion of leash-with-variable-anchor, forming a closed looped structure, an anchor. The anchor may function as a handle. The anchor may also be quickly, easily, and safely attached to various articles, such as, but not limited to, posts; and without a need of detaching from the collar or from the harness. In some embodiments, the loop structure of the anchor may be variable (i.e., adjustable) in size. In some embodiments, at least portions of loop structure of the anchor may elastic.

A leash-with-variable-anchor may have two opposing fastener structures, one for removable attachment to a collar or to a harness; and another for fastening back onto a portion of leash-with-variable-anchor, forming a closed looped structure, an anchor. The anchor may function as a handle. The anchor may also be quickly, easily, and safely attached to various articles, such as, but not limited to, posts; and without a need of detaching from the collar or from the harness. In some embodiments, the loop structure of the anchor may be variable (i.e., adjustable) in size. In some embodiments, at least portions of loop structure of the anchor may elastic.

It is an objective of the present invention to provide users with a retractable dog leash that has a built-in tie out stake. According to the present invention, the tie out stake is built into the handle and comprises a locking mechanism that securely holds the tie out stake in two different configurations. It is an aim of the present invention to have the tie out stake stored safely in a collapsed position when not in use, and have the tie out stake pulled and rotated to a deployed configuration, when needed to be struck in the ground. The present invention further comprises a protective shroud and a fastener, that holds the tie out stake in a protective enclosure when in the collapsed state. Thus, the present invention provides pet owners a new ability to have their pet tied in better spaces where there are no obstacles.

An animal door assembly and method of operation thereof. The animal door assembly includes an animal door that is connected to, or integrally formed as part of, at least a portion of a door of a user's home, garage, shed, and/or outbuilding. The animal door is selectively movable between a first and second position allowing an animal to enter and exit the user's home, garage, shed, and/or outbuilding. A collar having a collar attachment portion may be selectively attached and detached to and from at least a portion of a leash attachment portion of one or more leashes.

An animal door assembly and method of operation thereof. The animal door assembly includes an animal door that is connected to, or integrally formed as part of, at least a portion of a door of a user's home, garage, shed, and/or outbuilding. The animal door is selectively movable between a first and second position allowing an animal to enter and exit the user's home, garage, shed, and/or outbuilding. A collar having a collar attachment portion may be selectively attached and detached to and from at least a portion of a leash attachment portion of one or more leashes.

A dog grooming clamp. The dog grooming clamp has a base member, two parallel and opposing arms extending from either end of the base member, and a third arm with a threaded aperture that is perpendicularly attached to a first arm. A hollow channel extends along the entire length of the base member. A handle is pivotally attached to a second arm and designed to push a pin into the channel when rotated in a first direction, such that when a rope is positioned within the channel, the pin pushes the rope against the channel, locking it in place. The rope can be easily released by rotating the handle in an opposing direction. A threaded rod is inserted within the threaded aperture and is used to easily attach the dog grooming clamp to a pole.

A dog grooming clamp. The dog grooming clamp has a base member, two parallel and opposing arms extending from either end of the base member, and a third arm with a threaded aperture that is perpendicularly attached to a first arm. A hollow channel extends along the entire length of the base member. A handle is pivotally attached to a second arm and designed to push a pin into the channel when rotated in a first direction, such that when a rope is positioned within the channel, the pin pushes the rope against the channel, locking it in place. The rope can be easily released by rotating the handle in an opposing direction. A threaded rod is inserted within the threaded aperture and is used to easily attach the dog grooming clamp to a pole.