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.

Got this for my 5lb dog who is recovering from surgery. I bought small. She is about 10 " along the back and I used that measurement to select the size. This is VERY well made with lots of comfort padding. My primary use, at least right now, is to use as a carry sling as she is supposed to be on cage rest and NOT walking much at all. The sling/carrier allows me to tote her around as she is developing a case of separation anxiety when left in the cage alone. The carrier allows me to work and do chores and take her along (and I can still use both arms). For my uses, this has been great. Later I will use it as a grooming aid to get those nails!! Well worth the money.

Our frenchie broke his growth plate in his knee. The vet gave us a sling to use but it was useless. He would come right out of that. This was perfect to take the weight off his leg. Easy adjustable between 5’ me and 6’ hubby.

Really liked this harness. Needed extra support for our wobbly doggie and this saved our backs and his legs. It is pretty big and I probably should’ve ordered a smaller size but I thought I measured correctly. We made it work!

This was a lifesaver for my hound mix (60lbs) that had double ACL surgery. My boyfriend was able to lift her up and down the stairs for a couple of weeks. Excellent product but wish the straps Velcro was longer for a tighter support.

In a matter of a month, my dog’s arthritis got so bad she was unable able to stand up by herself. And I moved to a house with stairs getting in and out of the house. She’s 46lbs so carrying her was not an option. This has made her life so much easier. It’s adjustable so you can make it comfortable for you both. I help her down the stairs and up again. She’s able to walk on her own. She was leery at first but I allow my leg to touch her side as we walk down the stairs together. After three weeks she’s a pro. I would recommend you use a leash loosely to keep control going down the stairs.

This is a very sturdy harness. My 94 pound boxers back was going out and I bought it to help him up and down the stairs. At the end I had to carry him up and down with the straps and they held up, did not rip or strain at all. My dog passed unfortunately but this definitely helped make it easier for him and I at the end. Highly recommend.

It is so convenient to help her stand up and get her up and down stairs. It has been a blessing for my 17-year-old dog. I have had a stroke and it is very convenient for me to help her.

The harness was well-made and probably extremely useful for a dog with both front legs but my dog had osteosarcoma, fractured the front leg and had to have it taken off. We needed a harness to help him with stability but the way this is constructed, it went right across where the incision was so it was not comfortable for him. I would highly recommend it for a dog with both front legs! Very sturdy!

This was a lifesaver for my hound mix (60lbs) that had double ACL surgery. My boyfriend was able to lift her up and down the stairs for a couple of weeks. Excellent product but wish the straps Velcro was longer for a tighter support.

Best thing I found for my 15 y/o Shih Tzu. He’s really small (7.2 lbs) and his hind legs are really weak. About 6 weeks ago, they just kind of gave out and the vet put him on anti inflammatory meds and pain meds. I bought this harness to provide him with support while doing his business but didn’t have high hopes cause my dog is so small. Now, exactly 4 weeks later, he's up to about 80% use of his hing legs!! It took me a few days to get the hang of putting it on him by myself (took 2 people for the first few days) but I couldn’t be happier that I found this thing. I even considered getting another one (just to have something to use while one is washing and drying). My only complaint is that the actual strap adjusts too easily… I had to sew it in one position to keep it from moving while walking.

I’m so grateful for this harness. My baby was diagnosed with diabetes 2 years ago and the initial attempts to inject her insulin went very badly. She didn’t have an aggressive or mean bone in her body, she just wouldn’t sit still or cooperate. I live alone so I didn’t have anyone to help hold her still. She would pull away which would cause the needle to hurt her. And me once. I didn’t think I’d be able to treat her and was afraid I would lose her. I wasn’t willing to struggle with her two times per day for the rest of her life. That would have been upsetting for both of us. But I just wasn’t ready to say goodbye. Then I remembered seeing a pic of someone using something like this to trim their dog’s nails and thought I’d give it a try. This absolutely did the trick! She always willingly allowed me to put her harness on and hoist her up! She never ever resisted it and we got a good routine down. My angel recently passed away. While it never seems like enough time, I will forever be grateful for the extra years this harness bought us. Hug your pets 💕 🐶

Despite the sling continually bunching together when I used it on my dog, it did a GREAT job helping me to assist my baby girl to walk and to be able to get up into my car. My baby seemed to appreciate the help. It made a HUGE difference for her in her last few days on this earth. I'm going to store it away in case I ever need to use it for another dog.

This worked perfect! It was strong enough for our 100 pound doberman that was fully paralyzed. Our dog has made a full recovery with intense therapy and this harness helped us so much! Easy to use!! Thank you!!

it was a good sturdy brace. However, it was difficult to put on especially to an injured dog. it really needs 3 hands to coordinate the brace and also the harness to attach it too. If you have anyone at home to help, it will work for you, I am alone and could not coordinate it. I took it to my vet who had to call his assistant to help. So if you have help it will work for you.

Honestly I don’t know what we would have done without this harness...My boxer was suffering from degenerative myelopathy and was loosing mobility in her back end fast. This harness is soft, durable and made it very comfortable for her and helped me tremendously in helping her go to the bathroom and take small walks when she wasn’t in her wheelchair. She even tried to get me to run with her! Thank you for this wonderful product that gave my sweet girl quality of life for just a bit longer!

A good shopping experience, nothing to fault.

My 75 pound golden retriever had a major knee operation and it’s been crazy trying to get her up and down the stairs… this really helps to relive the pressure off of her back legs. It’s very sturdy and works great giving her the support she needs. You will need two people to take a handle on each side to help support the legs. Great product. Highly recommend

This is the third lifting harness I've tried and it's by far the best. It's been a lifesaver for our dog with degenerative mylopethy. No more having to pick her up to carry her up and down steps. She doesn't seem to mind wearing it at all.

This is a life saver my 15 yr she had right rear leg weakness then she injured left rear leg this is the best lifting harness helps me easily get her up steps without her injuring it more after a week of use I see her a bit better and I can tell she's thanking me for getting it for her,to top it off it comes with a nice leash love this so much!!!

Well made sturdy device to help your doggie.

My dog has short legs and even a soft cone tripped her up. My vet mentioned this and I promise you it worth having around, even if you only use it once, your dog and everything around your dog will thank you!

I bought an L size for my dog. It’s a good quality product.

This vest is awesome for getting my 27 lb furry buddy up & down stairs and in the car. I’m not that strong & it was easy and painless. Absolutely wonderful best & very sturdy! I did have to shorten the length underneath so he can go outdoors without soiling it.