CAN A 83# LAB MAKE A BOWEL MOVEMENT WITH IT ON? He also does not lift his leg, he leans forward to urinate, will this work?
517569
Our boxer Harry is 100 lbs. and he leans forward to urinate. The harness did not obstruct urination or bowel movements, but at times depending how Harry was positioned, poo and urine would get on the harness. I would recommend several harnesses, so you always have one on hand while the other is getting laundered. I would run the harness through the delicate cycle in our washing machine and hang dry it. Harry has partially recovered from his ruptured disk and no longer needs the harness, but we keep it on hand for when he gets tired or needs help up the stairs.
517570
Yes, both functions are un-hindered by the sling - and it is easily laundered too. It's a great device - assuming you've done the measurements and chosen the appropriate size. -KEL
517571
It is structured so males (and I can't recall if there was the option to order male/female harness) can urinate and defecate without a problem. My guy leaned forward also and the "cut arounds" for both ends were designed brilliantly. The only issue I had was my collie was so tall (and 90#) and I am 5'4" it was not a leisurely lift for me - but well worth it!!!!!!
1720564
I have a 60-65 pound Lab/Pit mix who used these steps fine for years. The steps were a gift, otherwise I might have gotten something rated for a bigger dog, but they worked great for my pup. My 150 pound friend using it as a stool did it in. I'm here to buy another one!
1013707
My lab could use these steps. She weighed more than your dog and she had back problems and her knees were bad in back legs. The only issue is that the plastic of the steps is slippery. So I would suggest gluing some carpet on the steps.
1447637
This is no misprinty.We have a Yellow Lab that is 10 years old nd has the normal, big dog, hip problems. My Granddaughter,a vet, suggested to give the tripple strength and we have done that for about a year. Sunny, the Lab, does a lot better now and shows almost no leg or hip problems.I give her 4 a day. She weighs abour 82 lbs.
1499838
Sorry but we do not actually use the belly band part of the device as we felt that it was a bit prohibitive. We have a 70lb golden and the quad leg support seems do do just as well for him and without the belly band we don't have any issues with urination. if you do use the belly band it is easy enough to take off with just the two clips that need to be uundone. overall we could not be happier with the system as has helped in keeping our 16 year old dog mobile
1136794
I have walked up and down it myself and I am "slightly" over 117lb! The bigger problem you might have is convincing her to use it. It has no sides and the carpet is pretty smooth underfoot. My 18 lb Bichon avoids it like it is evil. Yes I tried all the training tips but it didnt work for my dog. So it sits in a corner. The best use we have found for it thusfar has been helping us slide two upholstered wing chairs up to the second floor via our stairway.
1587919
Yes if you can get a good fit. My dog is a mix of poodle and wiener dog so he a has short stumble legs and it was not a good fit for him. I presume that if the fit is good your dog would benefit from the additional support.
2158091
Easily. My 35 pound Shiba Inu does it, your Lab probably won't even notice it.
928340
So... I wouldn't recommend this. I have a 65# female black lab that likes to poop. She will stop or pull unexpectedly and basically after 3 or 4 bike rides, it broke. So I jerry-rigged it and basically it blew up (all these tiny strands of rubber appeared). I decided to go Home Depot and bought a bungee cord with carabiners on each end. They have different lengths and are much stronger than this cheap thing... and they only cost about $4... I should've done that in the first place and saved my money. They were in the aisle with tie down straps and other things of that nature. If you're in a wheelchair with limited mobility, I WOULD NOT recommend this product. It's a major risk to your safety... please be careful and good luck!!
1397146
Yes. My dog got very upset and panicked because she could not move with this harness on. She has a longer than average body and I believe this was why the harness did not allow her to lay down and move side to side.
918485
Maybe, maybe not. I don't think so. She may weigh too much for this to be helpful. And my 27 pound dog only uses it to go down, not up.
1620301
I used it on my senior male dog. It did help with his incontinence and he did not suffer from any side effects.
552004
Yes. You can slide it part way up both legs and gently lift up the hind end of your dog as you pull the harness up. My dog could not stand at all and I used this for 11 months.
1350794
It may work for you if he stays smaller, but think about his max weight. The dog does sit low like the pic, but You may be able to position him up a little more. My dog was a 7lb puppy at the time I was using it and really, that's too much weight to carry low like that. I almost altered it to be a few inches shorter. It does give them security and closeness to you as a puppy... I hope this helps.
1551998
It has 3 buckles to cinch to make it the right fit and also a buckle to loop it around the collar so there is really no movement of the pack! We run our dog with it on and it stays 100% put. He even rolls on the ground with it on! It shouldn't shift while pooping because it attaches at the collar, we have no issues even with our male dog who lifts his leg to pee with it on!
1203087
I have used our other trailer for our 50 lb dog. It works but the seat is not what the dog would prefer, she had to sit sideways because of the legroom in front of the seat. If you plan to use it for a dog exclusively I would buy a dog trailer or plan to modify this one with a floor of some kind.
1506479
That would not be comfortable, even if using the stool backwards. You could scoot back farther so the legs are closer, the legs would not be together.