MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — An Eagan man is getting national attention for the creative way he is dealing with one of the challenges of owning a dog.

Oliver, a 3-year-old rescue dog, is nestled in an old purse with holes in it, and attached to a pull-up bar in a doorway.

“It worked great. He didn’t squirm or anything. He just hung there while I clipped his nails,” he said.

“If I can inspire people to get more involved in taking care of their dogs, maybe just save them some money on expensive devices,” Peifer said.

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Look I’m not dealing with a shortage of reasons to buy a dog. I’ve got many. I’ve got many many reasons. I come from a dog family, my mom impulsively buys dogs every chance she gets, and one day I’ll buy an English bulldog and name him Gimli. That’s all written. It’s going to happen. I, in fact, have only reason not to get a dog: which would be my “allergic” roommate. Regardless, one reason not to purchase a dog friend, a million reasons to go ahead and do it, and now one more! I don’t know what mind set this guy was in to just start inventing dog harnesses out of purses, but good god, we owe him a debt.

This looks like such a pleasant thing. Sure the dog is probably scared shitless, which is not good, but it looks calm! This guy can clip this dog’s nails, he can brush his hair, he can pet him without him fidgeting too much, and so much more! I have a million reasons to get a dog but this is the only one I really need. There’s something so fucking cute about this, and I can’t put my finger on it. It might be the dog just chilling in the purse, I’m not sure. I feel like this contraption makes clipping dog nails fun for both parties. Gimli gets to go on the swing, I don’t have to worry about him freaking the fuck out when I reveal the nail clippers, and we both look great after: he’s got fresh to death nails, and I don’t have any scratches on my face. 

P.S. If this ever comes out as dog-abuse I’ll blog-crucify this guy.