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This treat bag, folks
So @dogs-on-logs mentioned the Etsy shop where she got her vests (https://www.etsy.com/shop/GiveADogAHome) and I went to look. The dog vests are very nicely designed and all but DID YOU SEE THAT TREAT BAG?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/119117723/dog-treat-training-pouch-bait-bag-with
IT'S A HINGE. A ONE-HANDED HINGE.
Do you know how long I have been looking for a treat bag that stays open, but also closes easily? I have *so*many* fanny packs, including three I made myself, with zippers and velcro and stiff leather with flaps that fold over.
This beautiful thing has a hinge that pops open easily one-handed and pops closed too, like when a horse has spotted the source of the treats and wants to investigate:
... or (more importantly) keeping treats from falling out when I need to be bending over doing Chore Things. Or, you know, posting trot. (Or jogging, I suppose, I bet some people do that while out with their critters.)
There's so much room in there for dog treats, horse treats, the maker even suggests a couple tennis balls.
There's a pocket in the back perfect for sliding a phone in & out. I've been using it, it works great, but since I'm using the phone to take pics I have cardboard so you can see it. The sides are also pockets, the maker suggests using for poop bags & such.
Plus this front velcro pocket, which looks good for Coggins papers, ID, maybe a little cash, definitely pen and checkbook on farrier day, etc.
I initially thought that loop with the snap was going to be pleasantly handy for hanging the bag while not in use, but once I put it on I realized it was probably for attaching a dog leash. It is, of course, working great for hanging as well.
DO YOU SEE THIS WONDERFUL THING??