Raptor Shield

[yorkiemini]

Originally Posted by Cindy_17

I swear your experience still makes me cringe! I have shared it with friends and family, it still pisses me off we can't protect our babies because they are "protected" by our government and I am just going to stop there because that in itself pisses me off....thank God your outcome was good!

It is not just a USA law, it is international, so the birds can migrate without being killed or disturbed.

[Cindy_17]

I know....and it still sucks even though I get why they do it, lol. But when it comes to my baby or vultures ...yeah I will be digging to China

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by MzLynnC

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.

[Confetti]

I just moved to the Tucson Arizona area, and I'm concerned for my 9 and 12 lb babies. We're staying out in the boonies on a fenced 5 acre property, and now I have to worry about coyotes, rattlesnakes and poisonous toads. Also I see hawks. I have not seen owls, but I'm told they're here too.

I'm interested in buying the Raptor Shield for my 2 dogs, with some additions.
I think if I put a giant EYEBALL on the top of it, it would confuse the birds and make my dogs look less interesting/edible. The raptors might even think that the giant eyeball belongs to a large creature, and really scare the birds away.
I would make the eyeball out of pieces of felt, foamie, or something else from the craft store. Then glue it to the top of the vest. Any ideas?

What do you think? Would this add to the safety and effectiveness of the Raptor Shield.

Thanks!
Lisa Confetti