RM42 Dog Restraint Module

If you run an animal shelter that sometimes has difficult dogs, you likely need a dog sized restraint module. Working with shelters across the country has revealed that this simple tool can make a huge impact on improving staff safety and reducing animal fear, anxiety and stress during critical handling encounters. 

Model RM42 is a restraint module specifically designed for the easy handling of animals during injections, examinations, or anytime absolute control of the animal is a must. This incredible tool from Tomahawk Live Trap has been improved at the request of Humane Innovations to include a sliding door on both ends of the cage! This improvement eliminates the need to turn animals around or back animals out after examinations.

This restraint cage measures 42L x 17W x 26H" and is constructed of 1 x 2" - 12 gauge wire mesh. The module features an internal panel used to push an animal against the opposite side of the cage. The arm of the panel features notches that can lock into place by sliding the arm down onto the wire of the mesh of the cage. Compared to our squeeze cages these restraint modules are much easier for a single person to use because the panel can lock into place eliminating the need for a second person to hold the panel while another performs injections or examinations.

Restraint modules should be considered essential tools for animal shelters and clinics. Humane Innovations recommends having at least one per facility and/or per intake and behavior type space. Additionally, you can consider cutting out small sections of the cage so that you can more easily use chip scanners, syringes, etc. With practice, it is possible to perform full intake procedures on animals through a restraint module, thereby eliminating invasive (stressful) handling and potentially reducing length of stay.