So What Exactly is a Puppy Bumper?
It is a stuffed collar (filled with polyester fiberfill so they are light but firm) that resembles a relaxing travel pillow (for humans) used to prevent puppies and small dogs from squeezing through fences, balconies, and gates.
Small dogs and puppies can be safe and stylish because Puppy Bumpers come in a variety of colors and fabrics. There is even a gold "bling" Puppy Bumper for the dog that likes to stand out in a crowd. Puppy Bumpers cost less than $25 regardless of the size and fabric you select. Fabric choices can be seen on the Puppy Bumper web site by clicking here. There is a photo of the cutest dog wearing each one so you can see what it really looks like on the dog's neck.
Puppy Bumpers are available in three sizes:
Tiny for dogs with neck sizes ranging from 5" - 7"
Small for dogs with neck sizes ranging from 7" - 10"
Large for dogs with neck sizes ranging from 10" - 13"
If you have a dog with a neck size larger than 13" don't fret because Puppy Bumpers accepts special requests.
How Did the President Come up with the Idea for Puppy Bumpers?
Ann Price, President of Puppy Bumpers, Inc, dog trainer and therapy dog evaluator, noticed that her own dogs were getting through baby gates, so she first tried taping Styrofoam between the bars with duct tape. Not the most attractive option so she finally came upon the idea of a stuffed collar and voila! A web site was set up, and with a bit of advertising, Puppy Bumpers received the 2008 Dog Fancy Magazine Editors Choice Award - how's that for a success story?
Price then applied for and received a patent earlier this year, and the best part is, Puppy Bumpers are made by people with disabilities at STEPS, Inc. in Farmville, VA. So Puppy Bumpers not only help dogs, they help people too.
The good news keeps getting better because Price's dogs are therapy dogs, which means they donate their time making children feel better at the pediatric oncology unit. A portion of every Puppy Bumpersale is donated to ASK, an organization that provides assistance to families of children with cancer.
Here's the Big Question, do Dogs Mind Wearing Puppy Bumpers?
According to customer testimonials, the answer is "No." Movement is not inhibited so the Puppy Bumper allows dogs to be dogs without making them feel restricted. Visit the Puppy Bumper web site to view the many pictures and statements from satisfied dog owners - and even one cat.
For more info: Visit Puppybumpers.com or phone (804) 512-2553.
Published by Bobbi Leder
Bobbi Leder is the author of the picture book, THE SECRET POLICE DOG. Leder has been published with a variety of print and web-based magazines, websites, anthologies, and newspapers. View profile
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12 Comments
Post a CommentGood choice :)
This sounds like a nice, safe alternative. Cool!
Good article on this useful device.
That is briliant! I'm trying to figure out what to do with a pug (she has no neck so she can slip out of any collar if she wants to)
What a cute little picture and terrific idea!
What a great idea ... why can't I think of a product like this and make some money. *sigh*
What a great idea!
That is so cute! And really a brilliant idea!
Saw one on a dog the other day and was wondering what the heck it was. Now I know.
A cool invention... and a device that might keep a puppy alive as well.