PET TOY AND EXERCISE DEVICE

Abstract

A pet toy and exercise device comprising a first length non-elastic of cord extending from a ball in one direction, an elastic cord coupled to the first length of non-elastic cord, and a shorter length of non-elastic cord providing a chewing or grasping aid extending from the ball in another direction. A method of using a pet toy and exercise device is also disclosed.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention may be best understood by reference to the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawing figures in which:

FIG. 1 shows a pet toy and exercise device according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 2 shows a pet playing with the pet toy and exercise device of FIG. 1 hanging from a support;

FIG. 3 shows a pet playing with the pet toy and exercise device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 shows a pet toy and exercise device according to an embodiment of the invention; and

FIG. 5 shows the pet toy and exercise device of FIG. 4 hanging from a support.

Claims

1. A pet toy and exercise device comprising: (a) a ball;(b) a first length non-elastic of cord extending from the ball in one direction;(c) an elastic cord coupled to the first length of non-elastic cord; and(d) a shorter length of non-elastic cord providing a chewing or grasping aid extending from the ball in another direction.

2. A pet toy and exercise device according to claim 1 further including a connector for coupling the length of non-elastic cord and the length of elastic cord.

3. A pet toy and exercise device according to claim 1 further comprising a hook for hanging the device.

4. A pet toy and exercise device according to claim 1 further comprising a connector for coupling the elastic cord and the hook.

5. A pet toy and exercise device according to claim 1 wherein the one direction and the other direction are axially aligned.

6. A pet toy and exercise device comprising: (a) straps for retaining a ball;(b) a first length of non-elastic cord coupled to the straps to extend in one direction;(c) a shorter length of non-elastic cord providing a chewing or grasping aid coupled to the straps to extend in another direction; and(d) an elastic cord coupled to the first length of non-elastic cord.

7. A pet toy and exercise device according to claim 6 further comprising a ball.

8. A pet toy and exercise device according to claim 7 wherein the ball is removable from the straps.

9. A pet toy and exercise device according to claim 8 wherein the ball is a soccer ball or basketball.

10. A pet toy and exercise device according to claim 6 further comprising a clamp, hook or clevis coupling the length of non-elastic cord to the elastic cord.

11. A pet toy and exercise device according to claim 6 wherein the one direction and the other direction are opposite directions.

12. A pet toy and exercise device according to claim 6 wherein the shorter length of non-elastic cord is a rope.

13. A method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a pet toy and exercise device comprising: (i) a ball;(ii) a first length non-elastic of cord extending from the ball in one direction;(iii) an elastic cord coupled to the first length of non-elastic cord; and(iv) a shorter length of non-elastic cord providing a chewing or grasping aid extending from the ball in another direction;(b) hanging the device from an end of the elastic cord;(c) turning a pet dog loose on the device to play and exercise; and(d) experiencing entertainment from watching the dog play with the device.