Combination collar and muzzle humane training aid
US4621591A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 1985 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K27/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combination collar and muzzle is used as a humane method of restraining, controlling, and achieving obedient behavior of animals, dogs in particular. A collar member or loop encircles the neck immediately behind the ears, and a second loop encircles the upper and lower jaws of the animal to form a type of a figure eight combination collar and muzzle. The two loops are coupled together with a ring behind the jaw. The loops are slidably connected so that when a leash is attached to the portion of the muzzle loop extending out from the connecting ring it will slide easily and at the same time will exert a downward pressure on the neck immediately behind the ears. Pressure is thus simultaneously applied to nerves and muscles tending to control the dog humanely and without choking or applying pressure to the trachea and larynx. The simultaneous pressure serves to calm and control the dog in a precise and effective manner without injury or choking and achieves precise, active and effective control and calmness without injuring the dog.
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