A quick release device that includes a base member and an arm hingedly attached to the base member. In application, an opposite end of the tether can be tied to an anchor disposed on a lower portion of the base member and a first end of the tether is passed through the hunting dog's collar between the dog's neck area and collar, and then passed between the base member and arm while in the open, unlocked position. Urging the arm to the locked position catches and secures the first end of the tether so that the hunting dog is releasably secured. Transmitting a radio signal from the remotely located radio transmitter to the radio receiver, will cause the solenoid to disengage the coupling mechanism causing a propulsion member to apply a separating force to an extension disposed on the arm. The exerted separating force of propulsion member contacting the extension causes the arm to release the base member into the open or unlocked position. The device includes a holding interface defined by an abutment portion of the arm and an elongated aperture disposed in the base member for receipt of the abutment portion when the device is in the locked or closed position. When the hunting dog places a puffing pressure on the tether, the first end positions and catches between the abutment portion and elongated aperture. The tether will then remain secured as described until the hunter elects to remotely release the arm and allow the animal to run free.
