Described herein is an animal handling device in the form of a cattle crush with automated headbail capture, back bar operation and positional sensing along with methods of use thereof. The crush and method offer automation for functions that in the art have been largely manual and inherently labour intensive, physical and even potentially dangerous for the operator and/or animal.

The ergonomic pet carrier is an apparatus that evenly distributes the weight of a dog against the shoulder and the back of a user. The apparatus includes a first shoulder strap assembly, a second shoulder strap assembly, a frame, a supporting panel, and a plurality of leg-receiving holes. The first shoulder strap and the second shoulder strap assembly evenly distribute the weight of the dog across each shoulder and the back of the user. The first shoulder strap assembly and the second shoulder strap assembly restrain the dog against the back of the user as the dog rests on the supporting panel. The frame reinforces the structural integrity of the supporting panel with the first shoulder strap assembly and the second shoulder strap assembly. The plurality of leg-receiving holes allows the legs of a pet to traverse through the supporting panel and comfortably rest on the supporting panel.

A system for acclimating a horse to the sound of opening a chute gate of a rodeo arena in a timed chase event is disclosed. The system includes an arena with a chute gate, a recording and playback device, at least one speaker, and a controller. In use, a horse-mounted rider is contained within a box at the side of the chute. The horse has incorrectly associated the sound of the gate with beginning chase. The recording and playback device records the sound of the opening of the gate, which may be played back for the horse to hear within the box. Upon hearing the sound, the rider holds back the horse to prevent giving chase. Repeated use acclimates the horse to the sound and teaches the horse to wait for the rider's cue to begin chase. A method of use is also disclosed.

A novel non-slip adjustable multifunctional pet traction rope, including a first webbing, a parachute cord woven handle, a first webbing elastic part, a second webbing, and a pulling handle. A movable ring snap hook, a first D-ring and the parachute rope woven handle are fixedly sewn on the first webbing in sequence. The other end of the first webbing is fixedly sewn with one end of the first webbing elastic part, and the other end of the first webbing elastic part is fixedly sewn with a male buckle. The first webbing is connected to the second webbing. The first webbing is movable sleeved with a fixing square buckle, and the second webbing is movable sleeved with an adjustable hook, an insertion buckle and a second D-ring. The pets can be controlled fixed at waist, arm or other objects to realize a quick fixing and release.

A novel non-slip adjustable multifunctional pet traction rope, including a first webbing, a parachute cord woven handle, a first webbing elastic part, a second webbing, and a pulling handle. A movable ring snap hook, a first D-ring and the parachute rope woven handle are fixedly sewn on the first webbing in sequence. The other end of the first webbing is fixedly sewn with one end of the first webbing elastic part, and the other end of the first webbing elastic part is fixedly sewn with a male buckle. The first webbing is connected to the second webbing. The first webbing is movable sleeved with a fixing square buckle, and the second webbing is movable sleeved with an adjustable hook, an insertion buckle and a second D-ring. The pets can be controlled fixed at waist, arm or other objects to realize a quick fixing and release.

A pet sling provides a safe, comfortable and convenient way of carrying and transporting small to medium size pets. The pet sling is foldable, light weight and machine washable. It is also equipped with a safety collar hook to ensure the safety of the pet while carrying it. In addition, the length of the shoulder strap is adjustable. Pet owners can easily adjust the length of the shoulder strap according to their personal preferences.

A pet sling provides a safe, comfortable and convenient way of carrying and transporting small to medium size pets. The pet sling is foldable, light weight and machine washable. It is also equipped with a safety collar hook to ensure the safety of the pet while carrying it. In addition, the length of the shoulder strap is adjustable. Pet owners can easily adjust the length of the shoulder strap according to their personal preferences.

An animal trimming chute for treating animals is described which comprises a belly band for lifting the animal in which a lifting device mounted at or near the front of the chute pulls the belly band upwards, while the sides of the chute are provided with protective shielding.

A fully automated, sensor driven catch system for a livestock squeeze chute includes an elongated sensor support member mounted on the upper end of the squeeze chute which has first, second, third and fourth sensors mounted thereof. A fifth sensor is built into one of the head gate hydraulic cylinders. A sixth sensor is built into the hydraulic cylinder for controlling the side squeeze panels of the chute. A seventh sensor is built into one of the hydraulic cylinders for controlling the tail gate hydraulic cylinders. The sensors are connected to a control module which is connected to a hydraulic valve module. The sensors send signals to the control module which controls the hydraulic cylinder of the tail gate assembly, the side squeeze panels and the head gate assembly. The sensors sense the movement of the animal as it passes through the chute which in turn controls the hydraulic cylinders.