I rely on consumer feedback when evaluating products on Amazon. I thought I would post a review if you are considering this dog sling.
My 12 year old Doberman is 95 pounds and is having a hard time using the steps (5) to get outside. He can go down but refuses to go up…most likely because of nerve damage in his spinal cord and fear that he will fall. I needed something immediately. I live alone so it would have to be a solution that I could use by myself.
I saw the video and how one person could lift the dog by using the shoulder straps. This was no easy task for someone my height (5’3). I’m pretty strong but it took everything I had to get him up the stairs. He wanted nothing to do with it, initially. It might be easier for someone taller and I’m sure it works better with smaller dogs. Nonetheless, it does work.
Definitely works well with two people when each person grabs one of the handles.
I noticed that after a week, he started getting comfortable with the sling and trusting it more. He was willing to try to go up with me helping. I stand behind him, holding the handles, and lift his backside up while he uses his front paws. I don’t need the shoulder straps if he is participating. It works great now. Just give your dog a week. It took a minute to figure out how to attach it to him, but I can do it in the dark now. Four clips and velcro on top.
I got the largest size and it was a little big. If I would have known I would have ordered the next size down.
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