Puppy Bumpers - prevent your dog from escaping

Ann Price/Puppy Bumper

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Puppy Bumpers is the perfect solution for anyone with a puppy or small dog that has a tendency of escaping. Sure, if you have a Great Dane, chances are he will not be able to fit through the slots of a wrought iron fence, but what about someone with a Maltese or puppy? 

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 Bumper sale 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.