THIS TUB CHOCKER IS PERFECT FOR ALL GROOMING USES AND IS AT HOME IN THE BATH TUB AS WELL AS ON THE GROOMING TABLE. THE DURABLE CABLE WILL NOT FRAY, ABSORB WATER, DIRT, OR ODORS. THE CHOCKER IS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH A SPECIAL SOFT CUSHION ROTECTION AND WILL NOT RIP, PULL OR RUB YOUR PET'S HAIR ROUND THE NECK.