[Audrey1]

Is anyone familiar with this product? About the Harness | Help 'Em Up Harness

As you know, Audrey has wobbler's and intervertebral disc disease and when she finishes this round of prednisone/tramadol, if given the OK to walk her outside, I won't be using a flat collar. I do have a sense-ation harness which I used for control, before. But it constricts a bit across the chest(that is part of the design) and I think it might be nicer to have something that gives her full range and ease of movement but something where if I need to help her or control her, I can do it without any stress on her spine or neck. I am thinking that it could help me assist her getting in and out of the car, too. Also, since she is dog reactive, in case we see a dog, I would need to control her w/o pressure on her neck or spine. Of course, I will try to walk her in areas where we are least likely to run into dogs.
If anyone has used this, I would like to hear from them. Or if anyone has other suggestions. Not sure if this product would be 'overkill' or 'wonderful'.

 

[EmilyB]

http://www.ruffwear.com/Web-Master-Harness

This was one I saw being used for wobblers and a front leg application.

I don't know about your particular situation, but thought I would mention it.

 

[PatchworkRobot]

I've never heard of this but I can think of a few times when I was working at a boarding facility where it would have been super helpful

 

[Audrey1]

Web Master? Dog Harness ? Five Point Training and Lifting Harness - from Ruff Wear

This was one I saw being used for wobblers and a front leg application.

I don't know about your particular situation, but thought I would mention it.

EmilyB, thanks. I actually was just reading this article which mentions both the ruffwear and the help'emup:
Canine Orthopedic Equipment Designed for Increased Mobility and Extra Support - Whole Dog Journal Article
Ruffwear is half the price. Help'emup is neat cuz you can use just the front or the front and back. I am thinking that the Help'EmUp may be a better investment in the long run and would make getting her in and out of cars easier which would, of course, mean we could get out again (I don't think she would use a ramp). The Ruffwear Harness requires one to lift the paws to get the harness on which can be a drag. And I am thinking that the Help"EmUp may give me greater control in case we run into a dog (she is very reactive)...

When I went to your link, EmilyB, I hit 'compare products' and got this:http://www.ruffwear.com/Web-Master-Harness The doubleback is interesting too since it is more padded underneath which might mean more support when lifting the dog up...but probably also have to put the feet thru the loops. Not sure.

 

[Renorey]

Here is an article I read. it is actually a journal kept by a woman on her dog with
wobblers.

The Journey - Wobbler CVI Recovery

Hope it is helpfull

 

[charlenecm]

Excellent product

I actually have this harness for my Shiloh Shepherd and have been using it daily for the last 12 months. She was 110 lbs when I purchased it. She just could not stand up (back legs only) one night after dinner and was dragging her rear end. She was 11 years at the time. We obviously needed some assistance for her so after much research I purchased this harness. It has been a god send! She has lost a lot of weight over the year so it is now too large for her. I was actually looking to order a new one, smaller size, and your post came up. After using this for about a month she was able to use her back legs again, but she still has her days when they go out from under her. I would highly recommend this harness. It has held up remarkably well and having two handles makes it so much easier to help her get around on a bad day. I just throw it in the washer, then let it air dry because of the handles. Good luck.