{"product_id":"coyotevest-hawkshield-dog-protective-pad-medium-yellow-three-layer-kevlar","title":"CoyoteVest HawkShield Dog Protective Pad, Medium Yellow, Three-Layer Kevlar","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoyoteVest 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree layers of genuine DuPont Kevlar — add a protective layer over your dog’s back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to help protect against sharp talons and canine teeth — adds coverage for outdoor outings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight construction — adds protection without hindering your dog’s mobility when attached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVelcro strips — make the pad easy to attach and remove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorescent yellow — brings a bright color option to your dog’s protective gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBirds 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat protection does HawkShield add?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHawkShield 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an additional layer over the vest’s back area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for use as part of a dog’s outdoor protective gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does the release pad work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVelcro strips hold the pad in place while allowing removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pad is designed to be the first part a predator grabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich vests and size does HawkShield fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the same size as the CoyoteVest or SpikeVest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the Velcro strips to attach or remove the pad as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHawkShield 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Which vest does the medium CoyoteVest HawkShield fit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The medium CoyoteVest HawkShield attaches to a CoyoteVest or SpikeVest and should match the size of that vest. The vest is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How does the CoyoteVest HawkShield release if a bird grabs it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: If a bird grips the CoyoteVest HawkShield and tries to lift the dog, the dog’s weight can release the pad from the vest, potentially giving the dog a chance to escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"CoyoteVest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67871186813319,"sku":"B09C12QH1L","price":65.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1108\/7619\/7255\/files\/coyotevest-hawkshield-medium-front-view.jpg?v=1793591567","url":"https:\/\/ardentpets.co.uk\/products\/coyotevest-hawkshield-dog-protective-pad-medium-yellow-three-layer-kevlar","provider":"ArdentPets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}