A system, comprising: an axle structure defining an axis of rotation; an engagement plate translatable between a first position and a second position in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation, the engagement plate comprising one or more tooth protrusions and one or more ramp recesses; a spool rotatably movable about the axle structure, the spool comprising one or more tooth recesses configured to mate with the one or more tooth protrusions of the engagement plate responsive to a movement of the engagement plate into the second position; and a release ring at least partially rotatable between a first release ring position and a second release ring position, the release ring comprising one or more ramps; wherein, responsive to a predetermined movement of an actuator, the release ring is causes the tooth protrusions of the engagement plate to disengage with the tooth recesses of the spool.

A collapsible pet carrier is lightweight and folds into an integral, flat sewn-in pocket for storage. The collapsible pet carrier includes an internal leash which safely secures a pet in place within the carrier while not unduly restricted the movement of the pet within the pet carrier during transport of the pet. The collapsible pet carrier includes an adjustable shoulder strap which can be worn cross body by the user so that the pet carrier will not slip from the body of the user. A screened ventilation panel moderates the internal air temperature of the pet carrier bag. The pet carrier is provided with a soft, rectangular shape during use, which minimizes the chances of a pet escaping or slipping out therefrom.

An anti-marking system includes an absorber and a connector that removably attaches the absorber to an article, e.g., a collar, worn by the pet. The pet may be inhibited from marking by absorbing into the absorber the fluid or scent that the pet produces when the pet marks a location and then after absorbing the scent into the absorber, attaching the absorber to the article worn by the pet. In one implementation, the system includes a dog collar and an absorbent pad that is removably attached to the dog collar.

A system, comprising a harness configured to be releasably attached to a portion of an animal; a retractable leash assembly comprising a first structural feature and a second structural feature; a receptacle coupled with the harness, the receptacle comprising a first structural feature a second structural feature; wherein the first structural feature of the retractable leash assembly is configured to be releasably mated with the first structural feature of the receptacle upon application of a force on the retractable leash assembly causing at least a portion of the retractable leash to move in a first direction; and wherein the second structural feature of the retractable leash assembly is configured to be releasably mated with the second structural feature of the receptacle upon application of a force on the retractable leash assembly causing at least a portion of the retractable leash to move in a second direction.

A canine harness pack assembly for enabling a canine to transport items includes a harness and a pack. The harness is attachable to a canine so that the harness is positioned around a chest of the canine. The pack is selectively engageable to a top of the harness so that the pack is substantially centered on a back of the canine. An item can be positioned in the pack therein so that the canine is positioned to transport the item.

A handle having a gripping member. A base can be attached to a guidance device worn by an animal A retractable pulley assembly connects the base to the handle. A braking assembly has a trigger and a braking member. The retractable pulley assembly includes a spool, a wheel, an anchor, and a flexible member having a first end and a second end with the flexible member extending from the base to the handle, around the wheel, and to the anchor and with the flexible member being fixedly attached to the spool at the first end and to the anchor at the second end. The trigger actuates the braking member to frictionally engage the flexible member at an intermediate point between the flexible member first end and the flexible member second end to fix the distance between the handle and the base when the flexible member is pulled taut.

A leash has a length of material folded back at a first end and joined to itself, forming a loop having an inside surface rounded on one side and converging to a point on an opposite side, with leash material extending from the loop to a second end, a clasp mechanism joined at the second end, adapted to clip to a collar or a harness of an animal, and a closure mechanism implemented in the loop, adapted to urge one side of the inside surface of the loop for a closure distance from the pointed end to the rounded end into intimate contact with a second side of the inside surface of the loop for the closure distance.

A pet harness with a weighted thermal insert is an apparatus that can be comfortably and securely worn by a pet to provide comfort and various therapeutic benefits. The apparatus may include a back-bracing pad, a neck-bracing strap, a girth-bracing band, and at least one weighted thermal insert. The back-bracing pad corresponds to the portion covering the pet's back. The neck-bracing strap secures the apparatus to the pet's neck to prevent the apparatus from getting loose around the pet's neck. The girth-bracing band keeps the back-bracing pad securely positioned against the pet's back while the pet is moving. The at least one weighted thermal insert helps regulate the temperature of the pet's body when the pet is exposed to different weather conditions. The at least one weighted thermal insert also weighs down the pet's body to calm the pet down and to prevent the pet from getting anxious.

This present invention relates to domesticated animal accessory, and more particularly to a singular pet management system that can be used to control, feed, train and/or clean up after a pet, such as a dog. The pet management system is comprised of a leash having first and second ends, a handle positioned on the first end, a collar connecting mechanism positioned on the second end, a generally “V” shaped receptacle, a sound emitting device, and a waste management system, all easily accessible to the user. The receptacle may be used to hold consumable products (e.g., dog treats) or any other item that the user may need to transport, and the sound emitting device may be used to train the animal attached to the leash.

An animal harness that includes a cargo receptacle having an interior volume to receive cargo (e.g., bagged solid dog waste). The harness is particularly suited for a small animal, such as a dog, and is adjustable at multiple points to comfortable fit essentially any size dog. The cargo receptacle is centered on the harness, so that when worn by an animal such as a dog, the cargo receptacle is on or above the withers or shoulder area of the animal. The cargo receptacle is attached to a base structure on the harness and can be released and removed from the harness.