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A garment that includes a garment structure, a plurality of loop members, and first, second and third pocket assemblies. Each loop member is coupled to a waist portion of the garment structure and remains attached thereto in response to the application of a leash force of 37 lbf thereto. The first p

A garment that includes a garment structure, a plurality of loop members, and first, second and third pocket assemblies. Each loop member is coupled to a waist portion of the garment structure and remains attached thereto in response to the application of a leash force of 37 lbf thereto. The first pocket assembly is configured to hold a plurality of disposable plastic bags and defines an opening through which the disposable plastic bags can be dispensed. The second pocket assembly is configured to receive one or more of the disposable plastic bags that have been filled with pet excrement. Each third pocket assembly is coupled to the lower portion of the garment structure and is configured to hold a tennis ball therein.

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1. A garment for aiding in the walking of a pet, the garment comprising: a garment structure formed of fabric, the garment structure having a waist portion and a lower portion that is coupled to a lower end of the waist portion, the waist portion being configured to fit around the waist of a user of

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A garment for aiding in the walking of a pet, the garment comprising: a garment structure formed of fabric, the garment structure having a waist portion and a lower portion that is coupled to a lower end of the waist portion, the waist portion being configured to fit around the waist of a user of the garment, the lower portion being configured to receive the legs of the user therethrough;a plurality of loop members coupled to the waist portion, each of the loop members remaining attached to the waist portion in response to the application of a leash force of 37 lbf thereto;a first pocket assembly coupled to the garment structure, the first pocket assembly defining an opening, the first pocket assembly being configured to hold a plurality of disposable plastic bags that are dispensed through the opening, the disposable plastic bags being adapted for the receipt and disposal of pet excrement;a second pocket assembly that is removably coupled to the lower portion of the garment structure, the second pocket assembly being configured to receive one or more of the disposable plastic bags when filled with pet excrement; andat least one third pocket assembly that is coupled to the lower portion of the garment structure, each third pocket assembly being configured to hold a tennis ball therein; wherein a ring or carbiner is coupled to one of the plurality of loop members; and wherein each loop member comprises a first loop portion, which cooperates with the waist portion to define a first loop, the first loop is fixedly coupled to the waist portion, and a second loop portion that is fixedly coupled to the first loop portion, wherein the second loop portion at least partly defines a second loop that does not intersect the first loop, and wherein the ring or carabiner is received in the second loop but not the first loop. 2. The garment of claim 1, wherein the first pocket assembly includes a pocket portion and a flap that can be releasably secured to the pocket portion, the opening being defined in the flap. 3. The garment of claim 1, further comprising a combination leash and belt that is received through the plurality of loop members, the combination leash and belt comprising a handle portion and a hook. 4. The garment of claim 1, wherein the second pocket assembly includes a pocket structure having a back member that is formed of a waterproof material. 5. The garment of claim 4, wherein the pocket structure is entirely formed of the waterproof material. 6. The garment of claim 4, wherein the pocket structure has a front member that is fixedly coupled to the back member and wherein the front member is formed of a netting. 7. The garment of claim 1, wherein the second pocket assembly includes a pocket structure and wherein a hook-and-loop fastener couples the pocket structure to the garment structure. 8. The garment of claim 1, wherein the garment structure is formed as a pair of pants, a pair of shorts, a kilt or a skirt. 9. The garment of claim 1, wherein the garment structure is at least partly formed of nylon. 10. The garment of claim 9, wherein the garment structure includes a breathable and waterproof layer. 11. The garment of claim 1, wherein each third pocket assembly is configured with an open top. 12. The garment of claim 11, wherein each third pocket assembly includes an elastic band member that constricts the open top. 13. The garment of claim 1, further comprising a fourth pocket assembly coupled to the lower portion, the fourth pocket assembly having a pocket structure and a flap that is releasably secure-able to the pocket structure. 14. The garment of claim 13, wherein the pocket structure is releasably secured to the lower portion. 15. The garment of claim 1, further comprising a loop mounted on the lower portion of the garment structure. 16. The garment of claim 1, wherein the waist portion includes an elastic waistband. 17. A garment for aiding in the walking of a pet, the garment comprising: a garment structure formed of fabric in the form of a pair of pants, a pair of shorts, a kilt or a skirt, the garment structure having a waist portion and a lower portion that is coupled to a lower end of the waist portion, the waist portion being configured to fit around the waist of a user of the garment and comprising an elastic waistband, the lower portion being configured to receive the legs of the user therethrough;a plurality of loop members coupled to the waist portion, each of the loop members remaining attached to the waist portion in response to the application of a leash force of 42 lbf thereto;a ring or carabiner is coupled to one of the plurality of loop members;a first pocket assembly coupled to the garment structure, the first pocket assembly defining an opening, the first pocket assembly being configured to hold a plurality of disposable plastic bags that are dispensed through the opening, the disposable plastic bags being adapted for the receipt and disposal of pet excrement, the first pocket assembly including a pocket portion and a flap that can be releasably secured to the pocket portion, the opening being defined in the flap;a second pocket assembly that is removably coupled to the lower portion of the garment structure with a hook-and-loop fastener, the second pocket assembly being configured to receive one or more of the disposable plastic bags when filled with pet excrement, the second pocket assembly including a pocket structure having a back member that is formed of a waterproof materialat least one third pocket assembly that is coupled to the lower portion of the garment structure, each third pocket assembly being configured to hold a tennis ball therein and having an open top; anda combination leash and belt that is received through the plurality of loop members, the combination leash and belt comprising a handle portion and a hook;wherein each loop member comprises a first loop portion, which cooperates with the waist portion to define a first loop, the first loop is fixedly attached to the waist portion, and a second loop portion that is fixedly coupled to the first loop portion, wherein the second loop portion at least partly defines a second loop that does not intersect the first loop, and wherein the ring or carabiner is received in the second loop but not in the first loop.