A pet grooming station includes an electrically actuated separable coupler mechanically coupled between a tether point and a lead to a collar or a noose. At least one pressure sensitive mat is adapted to sense a presence of a person standing on the at least one pressure sensitive mat. The electrically actuated separable coupler is in a coupled state when the pressure sensitive mat senses the presence of the person standing on the mat. Or, when the person is not standing on the mat, the electrically actuated separable coupler separates following a predetermined or selectable time delay in a range of about 0 to 2 seconds. An upgrade kit or modification kit for a pet grooming station and a method for safely grooming an animal on a grooming table are also described.

A pet grooming station includes an electrically actuated separable coupler mechanically coupled between a tether point and a lead to a collar or a noose. At least one pressure sensitive mat is adapted to sense a presence of a person standing on the at least one pressure sensitive mat. The electrically actuated separable coupler is in a coupled state when the pressure sensitive mat senses the presence of the person standing on the mat. Or, when the person is not standing on the mat, the electrically actuated separable coupler separates following a predetermined or selectable time delay in a range of about 0 to 2 seconds. An upgrade kit or modification kit for a pet grooming station and a method for safely grooming an animal on a grooming table are also described.

A pet bathing apparatus to bathe a pet therein, the pet bathing apparatus including a main body having a cage-like design to allow the pet to be disposed therein, a water sprayer connected to a water source to provide water to the water sprayer to allow a user to wash the pet disposed within the main body, and a holder disposed at a portion of the main body to allow the water sprayer to be detachably stored at the portion of the main body.

A pet bathing apparatus to bathe a pet therein, the pet bathing apparatus including a main body having a cage-like design to allow the pet to be disposed therein, a water sprayer connected to a water source to provide water to the water sprayer to allow a user to wash the pet disposed within the main body, and a holder disposed at a portion of the main body to allow the water sprayer to be detachably stored at the portion of the main body.

Embodiments of an anti-pull collar attachment are provided. In one embodiment, the anti-pull collar attachment includes a collar attachment interface having a collar guideway through which a segment of an animal collar is routed to removably mount the collar attachment to the animal collar. A first prodding feature is coupled to the collar attachment interface and, when the anti-pull collar attachment is removably mounted to the animal collar, is positioned beneath the segment of the animal collar. The prodding feature engages into an animal wearing the animal collar when a pull force is exerted on the collar. In certain implementations, the anti-pull collar attachment further includes a frame coupled to the collar attachment interface, as well as a movable platform slidable with respect to the frame along a prodding axis. The first prodding feature projects from the movable platform and moves in conjunction therewith along the prodding axis.

Embodiments of an anti-pull collar attachment are provided. In one embodiment, the anti-pull collar attachment includes a collar attachment interface having a collar guideway through which a segment of an animal collar is routed to removably mount the collar attachment to the animal collar. A first prodding feature is coupled to the collar attachment interface and, when the anti-pull collar attachment is removably mounted to the animal collar, is positioned beneath the segment of the animal collar. The prodding feature engages into an animal wearing the animal collar when a pull force is exerted on the collar. In certain implementations, the anti-pull collar attachment further includes a frame coupled to the collar attachment interface, as well as a movable platform slidable with respect to the frame along a prodding axis. The first prodding feature projects from the movable platform and moves in conjunction therewith along the prodding axis.

This invention can be preferably adopted in the sector of the accessories for pets, particularly in the sector of leashes, collars, harnesses and of systems for controlling and stopping quadrupeds and/or bipeds.

This invention can be preferably adopted in the sector of the accessories for pets, particularly in the sector of leashes, collars, harnesses and of systems for controlling and stopping quadrupeds and/or bipeds.

A collapsible structure is provided with a plurality of panels, the plurality of panels including at least a first panel and a second panel, each panel having a foldable frame member that has a folded and an unfolded orientation, with a meshed material covering portions of each respective frame member to form the panel for each frame member when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation. Each panel is hingedly coupled to an adjacent panel to define an interior. At least one panel has an opening, and a sleeve is secured to and extends from the opening.

A collapsible structure is provided with a plurality of panels, the plurality of panels including at least a first panel and a second panel, each panel having a foldable frame member that has a folded and an unfolded orientation, with a meshed material covering portions of each respective frame member to form the panel for each frame member when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation. Each panel is hingedly coupled to an adjacent panel to define an interior. At least one panel has an opening, and a sleeve is secured to and extends from the opening.