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Walkin' Wheels Dog Wheelchair - for Large Dogs 70-180 Pounds - Veterinarian Approved - Dog Wheelchair for Back Legs
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- CREATES A HAPPY, HEALTHY LIFE FOR PETS & PET PARENTS! - The Walkin’ Wheels dog wheelchair gives your best friend the happy, healthy life they deserve. Our pet wheelchair provides support for your dog’s back legs allowing them to run, play and enjoy quality time with the family.
- KEEPS YOUR DOG MOBILE & COMFORTABLE - Nothing makes our pets, with limited to no mobility in their hind legs, feel loved more than being able to run, play, and explore with their family. Our wheelchair for dogs has a durable, lightweight aluminum frame that makes your dog mobile while also keeping them stable. Its dense foam wheels with rubber treads won’t puncture and they will allow your pet to explore all types of terrain.
- EASY TO STORE, TRANSPORT, AND CLEAN - Our Medium to Large size dog wheelchairs fold flat making it easy to load into your car when your family travels or to conveniently store when not in use. Additionally, all of the pet wheelchair parts are washable including the foam/rubber wheels making it easy to clean.
- PATENTED ADJUSTABLE DESIGN FOR THE PERFECT FIT - Walkin’ Wheels’ rear support dog wheelchairs feature our patented adjustable design making it the only dog wheel cart that can be tailored to your dog’s size and changing health. This wheelchair for dogs is also adjustable in height, length, and width ensuring that your pet is both mobile and comfortable throughout their life stages.
- VETERINARIAN APPROVED - Many Veterinary professionals have spoken about the positive impact that the Walkin Wheels have had on their clients. By helping their patients stay mobile despite their limitations, these pet wheelchairs allow them to remain active and maintain a great quality of life. Our pet wheelchair provides support for dog’s hind legs making it suitable for injured or disabled pets as well as dogs with limited mobility due to age.
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Help your best friend run, play, and exercise like other pets!
For years, people watched helplessly as their beloved pet family members lost their ability to walk due to aging, injury, or disease. No longer able to exercise or do their business, our furry friends suffered.
Walkin' Pets is committed to helping your pet live a happy, active life with our line of products specializing in dog wheelchairs and supportive accessories.
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Wheelchairs
For cats and dogs of all sizes
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How did we get our start?
Walkin' Pets was created in memory of Mercedes, an epileptic Keeshond who was put to sleep before her time and was founded to give pet owners the information and products they need to make difficult, loving decisions.
Our Mission
We believe that pets are family and that elderly, disabled, and handicapped pets deserve to live a happy, healthy life.
Why do we love what we do?
Walkin’ Pets is more than just the products, services, and support that a disabled or aging pet needs. It is about stories of hope and healing, lifelong friendships and bonds that can never be broken.
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Slings, hip braces, harnesses, and more
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Fits large breeds: Rottweiler, Pitbull, German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, Boxer, Bloodhound, Doberman, Golden Retriever, Bernese Mountain Dog, Great Pyrenees, Mastiff, Greyhound, Newfoundland, St. Bernard, Great Dane, Irish Wolfhound, and more.
Large Wheelchair fits Medium to Large Dogs 70 - 180 lbs
Rear leg measurement: think of it as an inseam measurement for a pair of pants - but on your dog.
This is how a perfectly fit wheelchair looks like:
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70-180 lbs | Weight | 70-180 lbs |
14-16 in | Leg Measurement | 17-19 in |
| Fully Adjustable | |
| Foldable | |
| Can "Go Potty" | |
Boxer/Pitbull mix | Example Breed | Boxer |
70-180 lbs | Weight | 70-180 lbs |
14-16 in | Leg Measurement | 20-22 in |
| Fully Adjustable | |
| Foldable | |
| Can "Go Potty" | |
Boxer/Pitbull mix | Example Breed | German Shepherd |
70-180 lbs | Weight | 70-180 lbs |
14-16 in | Leg Measurement | 23-25 in |
| Fully Adjustable | |
| Foldable | |
| Can "Go Potty" | |
Boxer/Pitbull mix | Example Breed | St. Bernard |
70-180 lbs | Weight | 70-180 lbs |
14-16 in | Leg Measurement | 26-30 in |
| Fully Adjustable | |
| Foldable | |
| Can "Go Potty" | |
Boxer/Pitbull mix | Example Breed | Great Dane |
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 28 x 20 x 14 inches; 21 Pounds
- Date First Available : May 2, 2012
- Manufacturer : HandicappedPets.com
- ASIN : B01BT7UJ1W
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #32,583 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #506 in Dog Hip & Joint Care
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Customers like the ease of assembly, use, and adjustability of the pet supplies. For example, they mention it's pretty easy to assemble and use, it works great, and it has a variety of adjustments. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, value, and comfort.
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Customers find the pet wheelchair easy to assemble and use. They say it's sturdy, easy to figure out, and easy to adjust. Customers also mention that the measuring guide is easy to follow and the wheelchair is easy for their pets to get used to.
"...Assembly was quite easy and once the first day was over, our dog readily got used to the new "legs." The bar in back allowed her tail to..." Read more
"...The wheelchair itself was pretty easy to assemble and use, once I got the hang of lifting him into it. It's also extremely well built...." Read more
"This cart is extremely easy to assemble and the company has a lot of good video instructions and tips for getting your dog into and used to the cart...." Read more
"...She is about 75 pounds. Once we got that done it is very easy to get her in and out.It took her about 5 minutes to get used to the cart...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the pet supplies. For example, they say it works great with only a few minor flaws. Some mention that it's a good wheelchair, but some feel it'd be better for a lower price.
"...Highly effective, and added to the cool factor of his wheels!I cannot recommend this product enough...." Read more
"...And after close to a year, I can report that it does great with only a few minor flaws. Background: my 12-year old 80-lb...." Read more
"...Works great for my English Mastiff and I’m even able to get him in it all by myself. It’s lightweight too." Read more
"...Overall the chair is great but getting my dogs butt into it always ends up with one of us humans getting peed on. Lol...." Read more
Customers like the adjustability of the pet supplies. They mention it's easy to assemble, adjust, and hook their dog into. The wheelchair can be readily adjusted to fit their dog's dimensions, with push buttons. The variety of adjustments make this a snap.
"...This is a sturdily built, very well engineered, highly adjustable, quality product...." Read more
"...the side bars level with your dog's shoulders but the many adjustment buttons make this a snap; and once accomplished you won't have to adjust any..." Read more
"...to assemble and incredibly comfortable dog wheelchair that can be readily adjusted to fit your dog's dimensions...." Read more
"...Pros:Easy to assembleEasy to adjustNot terribly hard to hook my dog into it though it got easier as she got used to it...." Read more
Customers like the mood of the pet supplies. They mention that it extends the quality of life, improves their digs quality of living, and makes getting her out less difficult physically. They say it has helped her physically, and that it improves her mood and attentiveness. They also say that it helps her get some exercise and keep up her strength and condition.
"...More importantly is the incredible mental and emotional transformation. He gets so excited when I pick up his wheels now!..." Read more
"...Wish i had purchased sooner. It has greatly improved my digs quality of life and made getting her out less difficult physically...." Read more
"...This new found mobility has really improved her mood and attentiveness. So far, she has been able to pee in the wheelchair with no mess...." Read more
"So very thankful for This wheelchair as it extended the quality of life for our 14 yo boxer...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the pet supplies. Some mention that it's well made and excellent, while others say that it broke a bit sooner than expected. They say the product has flimsy plastic joints, angled struts, and low quality plastic connectors.
"...He has gained a lot of strength and endurance. He still has difficulty walking unassisted, but that difficulty has lessened...." Read more
"...It's also extremely well built...." Read more
"...the support harness is stitched a bit awkwardly and broke a bit sooner than expected, something I remedied by taking it to a shoe repair site and $..." Read more
"...It is well constructed. It will last with proper care. It's width should be a concern if you plan on trying to get your pet thru a doorway...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the pet supplies. Some mention it's well worth the money, while others say it'd be a waste of money.
"...It really is worth every penny." Read more
"...While I feel its overpriced, when it comes to my dog price is no object. I'll do everything I can to give him the best quality of life...." Read more
"I thought it was affordable and great for the average size dog. But trying to get the legs of my Mastiff harness in the back was difficult." Read more
"...The price is high but all the use we have had and our German Shepherd, we are glad we invested in this. One of the best investments we have made." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the pet supplies. Some mention it's obviously comfortable for them, while others say that it was very uncomfortable for their dog. The saddle doesn't seem very comfortable, but he seems ok with it. Some customers also say that the product caused pain and discomfort.
"...attempt to do this, not only were we unsuccessful, but we caused pain and discomfort, along with other trauma which scared the daylights out of my..." Read more
"...He took right to it. The saddle doesn't seem very comfortable, but he seems ok with it. He's still able to do his business though...." Read more
"...company that makes a solid, easy to assemble and incredibly comfortable dog wheelchair that can be readily adjusted to fit your dog's dimensions...." Read more
"...and leaned down to pick it up she rolled over and hurt her front shoulder yelping terribly, and stuck upside down...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the pet stroller. They mention that it's impossible to size right, too big for their dog, and did not fit them. The width should be a concern if you plan on trying to get your pet through a doorway. The belt supports were small, making it hard to put on a big dog. The wheels did not fits properly, and the construction was shotty. Overall, customers are disappointed with the product's size and recommend it only for small dogs.
"...It will last with proper care. It's width should be a concern if you plan on trying to get your pet thru a doorway. Probably will not go thru...." Read more
"...The fit of the front is a bit too large and I'm still not sure if the back part fits correctly...." Read more
"...The Walkin’ wheels was reasonably easy to assemble and fit to his size ...." Read more
"Did not fit my dog according to appropriate measurements. I have an English mastiff, weighing about 140 lbs and got the xxl size wheelchair...." Read more
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I stressed out about purchasing a wheelchair for our old lab at all because I didn't know if it would work, and then once I decided to risk it I stressed out about paying the high cost of this particular one. There are cheaper models out there. But then I saw a review where someone said they were glad they paid the "extra" dollars for this model because of the quality. I knew I was going to be paying a lot of money for even the cheaper models. Why throw that kind of money into a cheaper model I was more likely to be disappointed in? This model was a couple hundred dollars more than the one I was considering but the reviews were very different.
I am SO GLAD I did. This is a sturdily built, very well engineered, highly adjustable, quality product.
Our dog Java is not in pain, but has lost the ability to walk straight. His rear hips and legs give out on him.
Java had no anxiety about the contraption I was building next to him, and was very patient with all the measuring and strap adjustments going on as we prepared the front harness. He was also patient and forgiving as we clumsily worked to get him in the rear wheeled part, and did all the necessary adjustments. Finally, we got him all strapped in, and he just started walking! Straight, supported, and like he had been doing it for years. His ears perked up, his eyes got bright and his tail began wagging. He loves his new wheelchair! He pooped and peed eight away with no issues, and got to actually enjoy a walk for the first time in months.
My recommendation is that when you get this product, get some coffee, relax and take time to read through the entire manual prior to assembly, and go slow. Plan on a couple hours of assembly and adjustments, and an hour to work with your dog and dial in the adjustments. Take your time, relax, put it together right in front of your dog amd let him investigate, a lot. If he sees you in a good mood throughout the building process he is going to be far less anxious when you try to attach him to it.
I will re-evaluate this product in a few months, but for today, I could not be more pleased.
1 month edit....Our dog Java has gone from barely being able to go around the block to walking about a mile a day. He has gained a lot of strength and endurance. He still has difficulty walking unassisted, but that difficulty has lessened. More importantly is the incredible mental and emotional transformation. He gets so excited when I pick up his wheels now!
I made 2 modifications. 1, I secured a couple layers of 3/4 inch padding where Java's back hip leaned into. This forced his posture to be more straight, and lessened the risk of his tipping the cart. This greatly improved his walks. 2. We live in a neighborhood where sidewalks are not great, and our walks take us across a lot of dark streets. Black lab moving slow is not a good plan, so I wired up his cart with an awesome rechargeable lighting system with white headlights, green running lights and red tail lights. This is an add-on idea the manufacturers should design and include as an upgrade option. Highly effective, and added to the cool factor of his wheels!
I cannot recommend this product enough. This has added incredibly to not only Java's time with us, but his quality of life with us.
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2020
I stressed out about purchasing a wheelchair for our old lab at all because I didn't know if it would work, and then once I decided to risk it I stressed out about paying the high cost of this particular one. There are cheaper models out there. But then I saw a review where someone said they were glad they paid the "extra" dollars for this model because of the quality. I knew I was going to be paying a lot of money for even the cheaper models. Why throw that kind of money into a cheaper model I was more likely to be disappointed in? This model was a couple hundred dollars more than the one I was considering but the reviews were very different.
I am SO GLAD I did. This is a sturdily built, very well engineered, highly adjustable, quality product.
Our dog Java is not in pain, but has lost the ability to walk straight. His rear hips and legs give out on him.
Java had no anxiety about the contraption I was building next to him, and was very patient with all the measuring and strap adjustments going on as we prepared the front harness. He was also patient and forgiving as we clumsily worked to get him in the rear wheeled part, and did all the necessary adjustments. Finally, we got him all strapped in, and he just started walking! Straight, supported, and like he had been doing it for years. His ears perked up, his eyes got bright and his tail began wagging. He loves his new wheelchair! He pooped and peed eight away with no issues, and got to actually enjoy a walk for the first time in months.
My recommendation is that when you get this product, get some coffee, relax and take time to read through the entire manual prior to assembly, and go slow. Plan on a couple hours of assembly and adjustments, and an hour to work with your dog and dial in the adjustments. Take your time, relax, put it together right in front of your dog amd let him investigate, a lot. If he sees you in a good mood throughout the building process he is going to be far less anxious when you try to attach him to it.
I will re-evaluate this product in a few months, but for today, I could not be more pleased.
1 month edit....Our dog Java has gone from barely being able to go around the block to walking about a mile a day. He has gained a lot of strength and endurance. He still has difficulty walking unassisted, but that difficulty has lessened. More importantly is the incredible mental and emotional transformation. He gets so excited when I pick up his wheels now!
I made 2 modifications. 1, I secured a couple layers of 3/4 inch padding where Java's back hip leaned into. This forced his posture to be more straight, and lessened the risk of his tipping the cart. This greatly improved his walks. 2. We live in a neighborhood where sidewalks are not great, and our walks take us across a lot of dark streets. Black lab moving slow is not a good plan, so I wired up his cart with an awesome rechargeable lighting system with white headlights, green running lights and red tail lights. This is an add-on idea the manufacturers should design and include as an upgrade option. Highly effective, and added to the cool factor of his wheels!
I cannot recommend this product enough. This has added incredibly to not only Java's time with us, but his quality of life with us.
So, what were/are the flaws? First, the support harness is stitched a bit awkwardly and broke a bit sooner than expected, something I remedied by taking it to a shoe repair site and $10 later, emerged with heavy duty stitching throughout; do this and it will save you the hassle of having it break in the middle of a walk and leaving you stranded (after all, this harness gets about 90% of the tension). The belly support is optional (but included) and our dog got used to it rather quickly even though she is rather slim (made her feel a bit more supported). The reads on the foam wheels that come with it will wear out super fast but if you don't mind smooth wheels, they'll do just fine (it actually proved easier for our dog to move over bumps in lawn edges and such). Our "D" ring broke after about 6 months (the harness clips into these) but the company graciously sent out two replacements for free. And finally, place some reflective strips on the back edges; we found that walking at night made our dog almost invisible as cars are not expecting a dog in a wheelchair. The reflective strips made her cart stand out as we crossed streets and edged over sidewalks. All in all, just bite the bullet and pay the extra couple of hundred...it's your pup and this cart takes a lot of abuse; the tweaks we did were minor and will make your cart last even longer and ours has toppled, bounced around in our car, and as light as it is, still come through like a trooper. As an end note, our dog has regained about 75% of her ability to walk, crab-like but gets around the yard and does her business fine...even making it up the four steps of our deck on her own; likely her front chest muscles have become far stronger to compensate for her weakened back legs. Both vets who initially discouraged us are quite surprised but also taking a new look at recommending these carts for such injuries.
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2018
So, what were/are the flaws? First, the support harness is stitched a bit awkwardly and broke a bit sooner than expected, something I remedied by taking it to a shoe repair site and $10 later, emerged with heavy duty stitching throughout; do this and it will save you the hassle of having it break in the middle of a walk and leaving you stranded (after all, this harness gets about 90% of the tension). The belly support is optional (but included) and our dog got used to it rather quickly even though she is rather slim (made her feel a bit more supported). The reads on the foam wheels that come with it will wear out super fast but if you don't mind smooth wheels, they'll do just fine (it actually proved easier for our dog to move over bumps in lawn edges and such). Our "D" ring broke after about 6 months (the harness clips into these) but the company graciously sent out two replacements for free. And finally, place some reflective strips on the back edges; we found that walking at night made our dog almost invisible as cars are not expecting a dog in a wheelchair. The reflective strips made her cart stand out as we crossed streets and edged over sidewalks. All in all, just bite the bullet and pay the extra couple of hundred...it's your pup and this cart takes a lot of abuse; the tweaks we did were minor and will make your cart last even longer and ours has toppled, bounced around in our car, and as light as it is, still come through like a trooper. As an end note, our dog has regained about 75% of her ability to walk, crab-like but gets around the yard and does her business fine...even making it up the four steps of our deck on her own; likely her front chest muscles have become far stronger to compensate for her weakened back legs. Both vets who initially discouraged us are quite surprised but also taking a new look at recommending these carts for such injuries.
One night when I took him out for his bedtime walk, he couldn't make it back home, and I had to carry him back. As an 80lb dog, this was not easy.
I was trying to decide if his day had come, or if there was something else I could try. Thankfully a friend of mine had suggested a doggie wheelchair, so I did some research and ordered this wheelchair that same night.
This was, hands down, one of the best purchases I've made in my entire life.
Diesel took to the wheels almost immediately, and within a week he was racing outside. He also seemed SO much happier. His world had gotten smaller and smaller over the years, with me having to limit the distances I could take him on his walks. But with the wheels, we could finally go for long walks again.
I also noticed something that I had never expected: his walking indoors actually improved. I think the wheelchair took a lot of pressure off his hips during the outdoor walks, which caused an improvement in mobility even when he wasn't using it.
The wheelchair itself was pretty easy to assemble and use, once I got the hang of lifting him into it. It's also extremely well built. We took it up and down hills, curbs, and all sorts of terrain, and not once did I worry about it breaking on me.
Unfortunately I had to say goodbye to Diesel 3 weeks ago, but for issues unrelated to mobility. And I will be forever grateful that this wheelchair gave me an additional (and wonderful) 8 months with my boy.
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Among the things I appreciate vs the other cart.
The wheels are angled (which means it's the tire that hits walls and obstacles instead of a steel nut or axle which destroys my drywall - or legs).
The wheels are large enough to easily mount smaller obstacles (low curbs, my toes, etc.).
Height and length adjustments are easy. You might think you can set it and forget it, but odds are good that at some point you will see that a minor adjustment (this way or that) will make your pet more comfortable and it's nice to be able to make those minor adjustments without tools and quickly.
The option to "solidify" the cart. It's nice to have to option to tighten the bars of the cart so they are a little less rattly (is that a word?). Make sure that your adjustments are final before you do.
The front harness "fits". By fits, I mean that it fits the dog. It goes around the dog where a harness should (the chest and shoulders) whereas the cheap cart's harness goes too high in the front and poses a choke hazard. This one, when installed correctly holds the dog (and the cart's guide bars) just where I believe it should. And the use of red and blue straps on the harness make knowing which way to put it a thoughtless process.
It folds. The cart takes a lot of space and so is a pain to store in my limited space. It's not worth the trouble to fold down for everyday storage (as we simply take it out too often to waste that time) but it's nice to fold down when taking the dog to the park or out on visits which require the car.
The rear leg harness just works. I mean you have to be able to lift your dog's rear high enough to engage the clips, but it is so much easier to use than the "loops" on the cheap cart which require me to lift the rear end so much higher than the cart to get the feet into the loops. And the fact that it can be done multiple ways is a big plus, even if you will find your way and simply take it for granted.
The wheel supports (struts?) can be angled. While there is a clearly marked "correct" setting for the angle of the rear struts, they can be tightened at other angles. While I currently have no need to use other angles, I appreciate that they are available. One reason to adjust this angle might be to ensure that the rubber wheel hits your drywall before the metal frame does when your dog backs into your wall (which my smaller dog with the cheap cart loves to do).
The elastic legs straps are long enough. Normally these straps are used to keep your dog's feet off the ground. My dog has partial use of her back legs and we don't want to discourage her from using them. By leaving these straps long, they don't lift her feet off the ground, but they do offer some lift so that she doesn't drag her feet. Instead she pushes with her rear feet and the elastic helps her not to drag her foot back to the start of the next step (without the elastic, she would simply drag her feet forward to the start of her next step).
The underside support strap. I don't use this as my dog has no issue with her posture in the cart, but it's nice that it is included (I had to make one for my smaller dog in the cheap cart).
The cart is wide. Because of the angled wheels (and the size of my dog), the cart is very wide. In the case of my Newfoundland dog's setup, the wheels are actually 32 inches across (at floor level). This means that the cart will not fit through any of the doorways in my house. This isn't really a critique. Since I like the angled wheels, the width is more of an inconvenience than a flaw. And for smaller dogs (or smaller carts) this may be a non-issue.
There are some plastic parts that I would have preferred had been metal. The leg straps have a plastic hook which broke after 2 weeks, which is odd because we never disconnected them even a single time. These should have been metal. I replaced them with cheap dollar store carabiners. The rear harness clips seem to be working fine made of plastic, but given that they are what is holding my dog's weight, I would feel better if they were metal.
The end cap on one of the side bars fell off repeatedly (you hit them with the harness ring each time you remove the harness from the cart). A little contact cement seems to have solved that problem.
This cart is measurably better than my other (cheap) cart. I don't honestly believe the differences justify the cost difference, but . . . if I could go back, I would have bought the smaller version of this cart instead of the cheap cart I did buy for my other dog. In other words, I would rather spend "too much" and complain about that, then to save a few dollars and complain about (and live with) all the deficiencies of a cheap cart.
It is well-made and designed, is light, has good stability when the dog is installed and hooked up correctly. It bears the weight of the back end of the dog very well, and is adjustable to the dog's height and width. The adjustments are easy to make, and you can make them even after the dog is put in the contraption in case you haven't got the height or width right -- either by dialing a fitting at the joint of the wheels, or pushing little buttons and sliding the metal slats along to the next setting.
I found that because my male dog at first couldn't even sit that it was difficult to lift him into the harness, and I had trouble figuring out how to get him into the support. It was like trying to pick up a floppy medicine ball with legs and not do damage, so at first I couldn't get the dog in the way they recommended. I made a lifter, but then found this company had a "rear lift harness" and so I ordered that, and once I got it, it made our lives much much much easier. I was then able to slide the harness onto his bum while he sat or laid down, and slide it up over his haunches, and then lift his butt gently and smoothly and pull the wheelchair close and get him into it, safely and without twisting his spine.
We used it for a few weeks, and every day I saw progress. It provided a way for him to exercise (don't leave them alone in it as they might try to sit and pop out of it), and for him to do his business in a nearly normal way. It also straightened out his spine and put him in a more normal posture than laying down. It gave his back legs some stretching and some ability to move as well, and as he progressed in his healing, his back legs gradually became mobile and he began to propel himself in the chair with both his front and rear legs. We used it twice a day, for about 15 minutes each time, walking around our acreage.
I'm happy and relieved to say that he's made a 98% recovery. My back has been spared a lot of lifting too.
Don't use it on stairs. With a dog as big as a shepherd or more it probably won't fit down your hallway or through doors as the wheels are splayed on an angle, so it's an outdoor tool.
Very very happy that I found this. I won't resell it until I no longer have big dogs, just in case.
UPDATE: while walking out dog the strap that holds the right side of the chair up on the harness broke, making the wheelchair unusable. We contacted the seller and they were incredibly helpful, sending out a new harness shortly after receiving pictures of the broken strap. Good customer service! I'm hoping the strap was a one time fluke manufacturer error.