stormhausdobermans

Has anyone ever used these in helping a young dog learn to stack?

I was looking for a website or something for them but can't find one now.

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IAdobes

Happy Legs

Maybe this is the website you were thinking of...I have never used so I have no idea how it works

gracieface

the inventor is a long time breeder, a judge, has a variety of breeds and only buys the best. she swears by them, as does a friend of mine (who is good friends with the inventor), but I didn't have a lot of luck trying them with young pups, maybe it was too early, or I wasn't using the right technique. They are expensive, so if you can borrow a set to try first, I would do that. I decided not to buy a set after trying them.

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greenkouki

It looks like it would be very easy to make one yourself too

OldDrumDobes

Their great from my experience and really teach dogs to NOT move their legs for any reason. Works well with puppies!
When they get older, it's good to help build muscle and strength in the rear legs having the dog stacked correctly. My male will now put his front paws on his self and stay standing while I am doing things around the house. It really has taught him to hold his weight evenly, which is great when your dealing w/ a large dog.

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dobebug

I've really never had a problem teaching a puppy to stand and stay. I don't even spend a lot of time teaching it. Happy legs are basically just blocks of wood with bases so they don't tip over. I've seen some puppies just plain freak out with them because they tried to step foreward or back and fell off the blocks.

I don't know--seemed mostly like a gimmick to me--and an expensive one at that. I agree that if you are thinking about buying a set I'd find someone who has a set and try them out first.

stormhausdobermans

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KieferstahlDobermann

I've seen that, it seems like a good idea and I've heard it works really well.

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Dobemom2b

You may want to read this thread Happy Legs ?
In it I posted a link to a similar product and a home made version that I made several years ago.

budnisa

I have and use Happy Legs with my 8 month old. I think it has helped him to hold his stack. Admittedly I don't work him on it as often as I should and I think if I did, he would hold his stack longer. I've also been taking him to handling classes since he was about 4 months and after I started using the Happy Legs I noticed he was stacking better in class. I think it has also helped his fre stack.

If you can make one, go fo it. would be cheaper. if I had hubby make one I would still be waiting for it so I bought it. lol