A food or water container for use by animals. The container may be formed from a flexible and thus collapsible material for safety and portability. The container may be further provided with a strap for hanging the container during use and may be especially adapted for use in a moving vehicle, with the strap enabling pendular movement of the container to lessen the effect of movement of the vehicle and reduce spillage. Additional features such as a spill guard, and a removable, multi-purpose strap are also contemplated.

A hands-free utility belt system is disclosed. The utility belt system includes a flexible belt, a removable bumper locking mechanism, a bumper, and a lead carrier. The flexible belt includes a plurality of apertures and has a first section and a second section, wherein the first section is configured to overlap the second section. The removable bumper locking mechanism is configured to lock together the first section and the second section of the belt. The removable bumper locking mechanism includes a lock and a mounting plate. The lock is configured to couple the removable locking system to the flexible belt through one of the plurality of apertures. The bumper is coupled to the mounting plate. The lead carrier is coupled to the belt and includes a body having an opening on one side and at least one micro-roller, and a lead connector coupled to the body by a post.

A dog training place holder system and method providing a place-holder unit of a colored single-ply waterproof fabric with a low-profile binding, grommets, and a leash opening, and a carabiner. The place-holder unit is used both as a covering for the dog, when placed on the dog with the carabiner connecting the grommets at the chest, and as a place holder which indicates to the dog an appropriate place to sit or lie down, especially in unfamiliar environments or circumstances. A carry pouch can also be provided for storing and carrying the place-holder unit. A cinch strap can also be provided for more secure placement of the place-holder unit as a covering for the dog. The colored single-ply waterproof fabric is preferably colored either blue or yellow, being colors that dogs can see and distinguish, to provide visual information to help the dog identify the place-holder unit. In use, especially during the process of training the dog or acclimating the dog to a new environment, the place-holder unit is used as a covering for the dog, during which time the place-holder unit might acquire some scent of the dog and will become familiar to the dog as an item associated with the dog and the dog's environment. Use as a covering might also provide protection for the dog or provide for identification of the dog, such as identification as a service dog, optionally with an attachable banner. At other times, such as when the dog is encountering a new environment or new circumstances, the place-holder unit can be placed at a location as an indicator to the dog of the appropriate location to sit or lie down, and as an item associated with and familiar to the dog.

A combination animal leash and dog hose, as contemplated herein, may comprise a leash assembly partially disposed about a hose assembly, such that the leash assembly and the hose assembly are independently tensionable from each other. Such a leash assembly may comprise a leash retention member and handle member, which may be disposed to be length adjustable for the easy attachment about an attachment point, such as a water source, for ensuring an animal remains tethered without the need for the application of force by the user. Such a hose assembly may comprise an inlet and an outlet, disposed in fluid communication by a hose member, such that the hose assembly may be attached to a water source for the easy washing of an animal. Accordingly, such an apparatus may allow a user to wash an animal without exerting any force in controlling the animal.

An animal lifting device and method is provided. In particular, a hip member and a chest member are provided that have handles thereon. The chest member and the hip member may be selectively interconnected to each other with an interconnection member. The chest member may include an upper portion, shoulder pads, a chest pad, a center cross member, and an adjustable strap. The hip member may include an upper portion, an adjustable sling, and adjustable straps.

A storage apparatus for a pet collar and a pet leash wearable by a pet may be described as an annular sheath that includes an inner base component, and first and second walls that, together with the inner base component, define a channel in which a collar for a pet, and an attached leash, can be stored. Particular embodiments provide an improved apparatus that is snag-free, provides for convenient and facile storage (of collar and leash) and facile re-storage of an extended/removed leash. Side walls may be elastically biased towards each other to help secure a stored collar (and leash) within a channel of the sheath. Particular embodiments may include, inter alia, collar unbuckling facilitators and/or a band located at a sheath separation site.

A pet tether comprising a flexible and stretchable cord comprising first end and a second end, a first cord clamp and a second cord claim. The first cord clamp is configured to clamp the first end of the cord when the first end of the cord passes through the first cord clamp and loops back into the first cord clamp. The second cord clamp is configured to clamp the second end of the cord when the second end of the cord passes through the second cord clamp and loops back into the second cord clamp.

A quick release leash which includes a flexible leash line that terminates in a male member of a quick release coupling. The quick release coupling has a female receiver which receives the male member in mating relation. A locking pin passage that intersects the female receiver. The male member of the quick release coupling has an aperture. A locking pin is axially movable in the locking pin passage and is biased by a biasing member into engagement with the aperture of the male member. When a force is exerted upon a manual release sufficient to overcome the biasing force of biasing member, the first end of the locking pin is withdrawn from the aperture of the male member and the male member is released. This quick release leash was developed as a safety device for water sports to quickly release a person from their board, but has wider application.

A restraint system for simultaneously maintaining a plurality of animate objects in an untangled position while the user is hands free is provided. The present invention embodies a 360-degree waist harness that operatively associates with a plurality of retractable bungee assemblies, each bungee assembly adapted to removably attach to a comprehensive vest or harness or a child or a pet, respectively. The bungee assemblies are selectively releasable from the 360-degree belt or the comprehensive vest or harness.

A guidance section includes a strip-shaped guide web with a front and a rear end. The guide web has at least one fastening element at the front end and leg loops arranged at the rear end. At least two leash guides are provided, one of which is arranged on the guide web in the region of or near the rear end and the other of which is arranged at a distance from the guide web in the direction of the front end.