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Old 01-25-2016, 09:05 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by MzLynnC View Post
I admire the guy for trying to come up with a project that might work/help. This is a two item vest - the under and the the cover. Cost for each. The dog is still exposed just like to would be if it had on another vest or sweater. This concerns me as what would keep them from picking up the dog by the head or neck. If mine are outside they are on a leash, next to me. I only use the short extender leash at time, other then that they are on a 6' leash. I prefer them not to be on leash, but know they need to be from time to time. You can never be too careful. They are so quick, you can't take your eyes off for a second.
I agree, I admire the man for developing the product but wonder about the body coverage. Our neighbor's 9 pound Yorkie was attacked by a hawk in his yard and had his underbelly/side torn by the hawk's talons. I would also worry about neck and head.

We used to let the dogs run on 30' leashes, but I've been too nervous lately with the hawk traffic in our yard.
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