Are there guidelines for how much weight you should put in the pack? Like 5% of the dog's bodyweight? Or...?
1954245
I don't believe so. It did not come with any instructions or anything like that but I have a mid size dog and at first I put one bottle of water on each side it it wasn't a lot of weight for his frame so now he totes four bottles (2 on each side )and he doesn't seem to mind the increase at all. I would say It depends on the breed and the energy level of your dog .
1954246
No directions. From my research, I started with it empty so he could get use to it. Then I started with 2 bottles for a week and raised 2 bottles a week. He's 76 lbs and he should be carrying 10% but he's still a puppy (9mos) so Im keeping it at 6.4 lbs. Just enough weight for him to get a little tired but not worn out. Plus you don't want to damage his growing bones. By the 2nd walk he got excited about the whole process of putting it on. It does slide so Im always adjusting it.
1954247
For most dogs, a good rule of thumb is 10 to 12% of their body weight, but you need to take into account your particular pup's health and energy level.I also take into account the trail I'm headed to and the length of the walk, although they do drink the water during the hike so the weight goes down...
1954248
20% should be the max weight to give your dog unless (s)he is in top-top shape and/or is a breed meant for hard work. For examble a 5lb Chihuahua probably shouldn't hold more than 1lb max, but an 80lb German Shepherd could hold 16lbs (20%), but in top shape could carry 20-25lbs. It depends on your dog's body fat percentage and athletic ability. Also take into consideration the age and probablility of your dog developing arthritis and if he'll be wearing the pack for long enough to do significant damage to his joints.
1423573
My chubby beagle is close to 50lbs, so I was giving him 1.5 pills (per instructions inside bottle) However he was getting an upset stomach so I had to cut him down to 1 pill. The amount depends on the weight of the dog, could be up to 2-3 pills a day.
997130
What is the maximum weight for a dog? I have a chi that is about 12 pounds and fits well in the outward hound backpack but I wanted one that looked better, so this looked a little bit more bersatile.
1494455
I second Sigmond's reply. Mine holds 2 small mutts - together weighing about 35 lbs. I wouldn't "push it" with any more than that, though.
1732808
You'd probably need 2. Are dogs are 100 lbs. a piece and to avoid problems we invested in 2.
1894810
We have packed enough food for a four to five day hike with our dog (~60lbs). I would say a good 8 cups of dog food would fit. However, I recommend buying dog food "tubes" which are dense and small packed dog food. The dog gets 1/2 a tube per day (we supplement with some dry dog food and treats). You can buy them at any dog food store. The pack will fit not just the food, but bones, snacks, and a collapsable dog food bowl.
1659265
My dog is only 5 lb, but I'm sure you could carry up to 10 lb. with no problem, any pets weight more than that might be too heavy on your shoulder.
1618208
my dog is about 7 lbs and its perfect.. Shes a Yorkshire Terrier... no bigger dog than that tho (length wise).. Its pretty thick n fluffy though.. so she could probably be twice that weight if she was just a little fat. But typically, yorkie or any little ancle biter toy dog.
1915459
Have an 27 lb Chinese pug who has traveled the past 7 weeks in our carrier (it has been broken down to half capacity) he has done wonderfully in it, but not sure how a larger dog would do in it. He has. Had plenty of room but is a third of the size being asked about.
1089511
I am using this backpack with a 14 lb yorkie. My dog fits in the pack just fine, however I find that after about an hour or so walking with it my back begins to fatigue. My dog loves it and doesn't want to get out of it.
571159
The label says: Weight Limit up to 60lbs. This SHOULD be included in the product description. Furthermore, I wonder why all these people answered with personal anecdotes when it says right on the bag: Weight Limit up to 60 lbs. If you went through with this purchase, I hope it worked out well for you and your dog.
1048737
On the box, it says "25.1lbs - 50 lbs dog/ give 1 tablet" "50.1lbs -100lbs dog/ give 2 tablets" and soon. You can use this product for Dogs in any size, even puppies.
1462729
Hi! I bought this pack for a 5-6 yr old boxer. I pack it with two ziplog bags of uncooked beans and she ends up quited tired. The size is adjustable, so it's great to adapt it to any dog. There are two things to take into account: -Dont let your dog "rub" itself against walls or sth.. my dog loves it and the pack is resistant, but not THAT resistant so holes are starting to appear. Don't let your dog chew it either hehe -Try to take your dog at the same time every day. I have to adjust the bag before and after my dog eats. Apart from that I highly recommend it specially if you have pulling-the-leash problems or a trained dog.
2265778
That's a tough question - I can put a 24 lb Corgi in easily because we teach it to go in and out before a flight. Depending on how slender they are and length of legs etc. I am sure you could get two in okay but then try getting the third in there and the others not liking it. If this is for a flight I do not think they would allow 3 in the same carrier but for a road trip maybe and I mean "maybe". I love my large Sherpa on wheels - wish I could help more definitively
2027454
I've never noticed a problem. I do make an effort to equally load both sides with equal weight. My dog loves her pack. She knows she is going to work.
1887350
The website feeding guide has 1|2 to 3/4 cups a day for 5-7 pounds. Look at the dog food website. s. So you are in the middle of the range. If you want to go up a bit you can.
129563
I have a medium pack for a 90lb dog. For a typical hike, in each side I put a 1 liter nalgene bottle, a small bowl, and a ziplock bag with three cups of dry food. That's a day's worth. There's enough room left over for food for maybe another day, but not 3-7.