John R Doerr

US Patent:

57326606, Mar 31, 1998

Filed:

Dec 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/568610

Inventors:

Nancy R. David - Carlsbad CA
John T. Doerr - Vista CA

Assignee:

Reflex Corporation - Carlsbad CA

International Classification:

A01K 2700

US Classification:

119792

Abstract:

A combination collar and leash with built-in muzzle loop for use as a humane approach to controlling, restraining and achieving obedient behavior of animals, especially dogs. An adjustable collar loop encircles the neck of the animal at a comfortable position on the animal. A leash attaches to a ring secured to the collar. Built into the leash is a fully adjustable muzzle encircling loop. The muzzle encircling loop can be readily loosened or tightened, shortened or lengthened to accommodate different sizes and types of muzzles without interfering with the integrity and functioning of the leash. The muzzle encircling loop passes through a ring attached to the collar to form a control device which can be tightened down into a muzzle or left in a loosened position to be used as a humane control or restraining device to aid in achieving obedient or desired behavior. The leash can be used without the muzzle loop as a standard leash, or can be easily converted into a muzzle guidance system by employing the muzzle loop. The collar loop can be used without the leash as a standard collar, or can be combined with the leash and muzzle loop to form a humane aid for achieving obedient behavior of the animal.