Any advise on how to keep this thing centered properly? My Golden mix can reach knee sutures when he turns it so opening is at bottom....
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We had to give up and return it. Our Leonburger simply crushed it flat or moved it out of the way so she could lick her hip wound.
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No, sorry. I used it with my cat and it wasn't an issue. Maybe the tube sock idea would work. Are you using it with his collar? If you have his dog tags, etc to give it extra weight and thread the collar through so it's at the top where it says Pro Collar, that might weight it enough so it doesn't spin. Cinch up the Velcro real tight too so there isn't an opening.
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Nope! I've had 2. Went to wash one, hole in it immediately( cheap tube). My dog learned to get around the next one! I gave up!
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My dog had knee surgery too, this collar appeared to work great until the third night when she figured out how to get around it and there was no opening. Cost me another $300! But I have heard some people used big tube socks to cover the opening. Good luck!
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I will recommend the Short one. For a Puppy they might try to step on the taller one and chances are that they can flip it. I have a Golden Retriever and she is 4 months now.. we have been using the stand and the bowl rom day 1 of her arrival(we recieved her at 8 weeks age). She has no issues using it and the short one is not that short. For a puppy it might be difficult reaching the bottom of the bowl in the tall one. for a Welsh Terrier short one would be the best in my opinion
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Occasionally, keep a butter knife handy to loosen it. Clasp has been most reliable for not getting open like other clasps that have let our dog get loose.
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Hi Dave, We initially had the same problem... those poor little feet. However, if you look at page 10 of the Owner's Manual the instructions (and diagrams) state "Pull on small loop until the sewn end of the loop passes through the adjustment buckle. Continue to pull out the small loop until the strap is the proper length". We fiddled around with this for a while until we figured out how it worked. I was a bit confusing to say the least! Our 5 month old absolutely loves this toy now. Hope this helps. Lynn
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Hi, my lab is a lean 70 lbs. He dosent have a big chest. And I feel like there is barely enough Velcro to hold it. It does work for him but I don't like the metal loop the Velcro belt passes through on the front harness. It's in a area with a lot of movement and I feel like it should be more streamline or relocated. All that being said, we do use it quite often. I have not noticed any sore spots caused by the harness. And he dosent seem to mind wearing it. Loads must be perfectly equal on each side or the harness will sag to the heavier side. Hope this helps
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I have a golden retriever and it has a good 5-6" left or extra. It was the best thing we did. We used it a few times and now we barely put it on her.
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I opens almost all the way, and swings in and out. I had to make a stopper so it would only open one way. Also, my dog is a small breed and can jump over it. I do not recommend.
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I've had mine about a year now, I just simply pull the velcro straps tighter, the upper and the one close to the knee, is most important. Not to tight
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It took me several adjustments to get it to fit right. Try letting out on the front adjustment and tightening the one that goes around the chest to see if that might move the straps back . That worked on mine . you could probably make some fleece pads if that doesnt work and than readjust . Remember that this halter isnt meant to be that total answer to pulling. They also still need training as well. It just throws them a bit off when they try to pull. Before our Poodle got the hang of the harness and training he sort of learned to walk sideways to make the harness not work the way it should lol! It took me several adjustments to get it to fit right. Try letting out on the front adjustment and tightening the one that goes around the chest to see if that might move the straps back . That worked on mine . you could probably make some fleece pads if that doesnt work and than readjust . Remember that this halter isnt meant to be that total answer to pulling. They also still need training as well. It just throws them a bit off when they try to pull. Before our Poodle got the hang of the harness and training he sort of learned to walk sideways to make the harness not work the way it... » Read More It took me several adjustments to get it to fit right. Try letting out on the front adjustment and tightening the one that goes around the chest to see if that might move the straps back . That worked on mine . you could probably make some fleece pads if that doesnt work and than readjust . Remember that this halter isnt meant to be that total answer to pulling. They also still need training as well. It just throws them a bit off when they try to pull. Before our Poodle got the hang of the harness and training he sort of learned to walk sideways to make the harness not work the way it should lol! « Show Less
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Hmm, I didn't have that problem. It does need to be facing the right direction, but I assume you've thought of that. I sometimes have to give it a good push to get it clipped in. But I find it more difficult to get it unclipped. Are you having a problem with both sides? Might want to see if you can get your swing exchanged.
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I started it out at the maximum and put his treats in there until he figured it out. After he figured it out then I did not keep it always at max....just added as I needed to. I also started with a rock under it that was just tall enough he could push off then moved the rock away. But mine was also full grown when I got it.
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It took me several adjustments to get it to fit right. Try letting out on the front adjustment and tightening the one that goes around the chest to see if that might move the straps back . That worked on mine . you could probably make some fleece pads if that doesnt work and than readjust . Remember that this halter isnt meant to be that total answer to pulling. They also still need training as well. It just throws them a bit off when they try to pull. Before our Poodle got the hang of the harness and training he sort of learned to walk sideways to make the harness not work the way it should lol!
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HaHaHa! So funny. When I leash up Mowgli, he lays down. Period. End of story. I suppose I could drag him around, remembering to turn him over so he doesn't lose all the fur on one side. I'm still working on it...the solution will probably involve food, probably tuna. The harness product is ok fine...cat psychology is the problem. Good luck.
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I have found that for my dog, a male boxer, taking the collar off at times only confuses him. I extended his free area by adding an extra spool of line. He has quite a large area now. I tried taking his collar off a couple of times, but trust me, he figured it out! I would rather be safe, than sorry. Hope this helps?
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Pull it up until the center of the knee exit the circle opening. I use it for my physical therapy for walking all the time, while recovering from a stroke. Works great for me to help stabilize my knee while exercising. Good investment.
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Hmm. Mine stays open about 4 inches. I force it closed since my pup is a min pin. They like to burrow. It's a great bed for dogs that like to be covered. That's why I got it, since that is what the descriptions read. Just make sure your dog likes to be covered. If not, try pins on top. Just pin a little bit of the fabric to itself.... Maybe that will help. But I'd have bought it even if she didn't burrow, it looked so fluffy.. it is.
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Mine does get stuck slightly ajar too but I just give it a slight tap and it closes. Not sure if there is anything that could be modified. It is only ajar by the width of my kitty's tails (which are long!) as they slink out, their tail slowly pulls through last and the door occasionally gets stuck. I can't think of a way to prevent this...