I'm Lexie, and I want to share my story about an amazing new product-one that has helped keep a small dog like me safe behind my fence and out of big trouble.

Thanks to a loving family who rescued me, I'm living the American dream: a swank house in the 'burbs; an SUV to chauffeur around me and the 2.3 kids inside; and a beautiful yard, complete with the proverbial fence. Unfortunately, fences like mine with open spacing between bars can be an open invitation to the world of danger that lies waiting on the other side, especially for an inquisitive and ever-so-cunning little canine like moi.

Escaping through the fence was easy. A squeeze here, a wiggle there, and I was off and running like Rin Tin Tin after a band of desperados. Oh sure, a carefree wander through the hood is all fun and games . . . until somebody gets a cone. While I may not be the brightest puppy in the pack, I've seen enough to know that when it comes to your pet, safety and health matter most. And to be safe you need to keep your pet safe in the back yard.

Which is exactly what my owners have done in fitting me with the Safe Behind Bars adjustable harness. This safety harness is uniquely designed to prevent the dimensionally challenged-you know, puppies; small adult dogs, such as toy and miniature breeds; even kittens and cats-from squeezing through the standard four-inch vertical openings in gapped fences and railings of all types; from the more traditional picket styles with wooden slats to the contemporary designs constructed of wrought iron, vinyl and aluminum.

There's nothing out there like it. The Safe Behind Bars adjustable harness is easy to put on and so lightweight and comfortable, I forget I'm even wearing it! It's also perfect for people on the go who worry about traveling with their small pet. The mountains, the beach, across town: The family takes me everywhere, because they can take my compact safety harness anywhere. Now, others can enjoy the peace of mind that comes in knowing their small dog is safe and contained within the fence or behind balcony or deck railing. No more going through the fence for us little dogs.

It's said that a dog is man's best friend. Trust me when I say that the Safe Behind Bars adjustable harness is my best friend.