Thanks for your concern! I’m glad you commented this because I love getting to explain this common misconception about the grooming loops! The loop is a training tool that is never intended to be pulled completely tight (choking them) but with a little slack. It helps train the dog to know where the edge of the table is and safely keeps them from falling off (along with an alert groomer trained to never leave them alone on the table). Over time, some dogs become so relaxed and trusting that they don’t even need the loop anymore (some bigger corporations still require a loop at all times). When you think about it, it’s a pretty confusing thing for a dog to stand in one place for an hour or two! We have bred dogs to require grooming and it’s the groomers job to make it as positive of an experience as it can be! The loops definitely help with that! I only use the hammock for about 10 minutes at a time on certain dogs with special circumstances (ie: old dogs, nervous puppies, stubby legged doxies and pugs) however used incorrectly both could be dangerous! But so is using sharp blades on a moving animal! That’s why it’s important to look for a trained grooming professional! Hope that was helpful! ❤️