CoyoteVest HawkShield Dog Protective Pad, Medium Yellow, Three-Layer Kevlar

CoyoteVest HawkShield is a medium, lightweight protective pad for adding a talon- and tooth-resistant layer over a dog’s vest, made with three layers of genuine DuPont Kevlar.

• Three layers of genuine DuPont Kevlar — add a protective layer over your dog’s back.
• Designed to help protect against sharp talons and canine teeth — adds coverage for outdoor outings.
• Lightweight construction — adds protection without hindering your dog’s mobility when attached.
• Velcro strips — make the pad easy to attach and remove.
• Fluorescent yellow — brings a bright color option to your dog’s protective gear.

Birds of prey attack from above, using talons to grip and lift small animals. HawkShield is made for dog owners who want an additional layer over a compatible vest when walking, hiking, camping, or training outdoors. It is a protective accessory, not a standalone harness or vest.

What protection does HawkShield add?

HawkShield adds coverage over the back to help guard against raptor talons and sharp canine teeth. Its three-layer genuine DuPont Kevlar construction is intended to resist these sharp hazards. The pad is designed to sit on top of a dog’s vest rather than replace it.

• Provides an additional layer over the vest’s back area.
• Made for use as part of a dog’s outdoor protective gear.

How does the release pad work?

If a bird of prey grips the pad and attempts to lift the dog, the dog’s weight can cause HawkShield to release from the vest, potentially giving the dog a chance to escape. This release response is known in nature as autotomy.

• Velcro strips hold the pad in place while allowing removal.
• The pad is designed to be the first part a predator grabs.

Which vests and size does HawkShield fit?

The medium HawkShield attaches to a CoyoteVest or SpikeVest, and should match the size of the vest it will be used with. The compatible vest is sold separately, so this item is the protective pad only.

• Choose the same size as the CoyoteVest or SpikeVest.
• Use the Velcro strips to attach or remove the pad as needed.

HawkShield suits owners of small dogs who want an extra layer over a compatible vest for walks, hikes, camping, or training outdoors. Its medium fit, lightweight construction, and release design make it a vest-mounted protective pad rather than a standalone dog harness.

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