Harley is our seven month old yellow lab that was born without a shoulder. He has fours legs but his left leg is the one without a shoulder. He has a dino arm as I call it. He can go like a bat out of hell. He is just amazing. His balance isn't very good as of yet but gets better everyday. He can do stairs fairly well. He walks on ice great and loves bouncing through the snow like a rabbit. I do get concerned with him falling on his face alot. I took him out for a walk for the first time a few days ago. He didn't like the cement and would walk on the ice. I had him on a harness but it seemed to hinder him more. I am thinking about training him to be off harness. The City bylaw states on leash but he becomes unbalanced and hits the cement with his face. I worry about the pain he feels each time he falls. Is there a harness out there that would work for our Harley. As it stands now Harley's leg can remaind apart of his body but the harnesses out there just fall off do to no shoulder. Harley is the best part of our family. Our daughter just can't get enough of him. He is just great and we love him dearly. Thanks Jan

Hi Harley and Jan,

I was sure Cometdog would find you, Harley is right up her alley   My boy has his scapula, but many here don't have it after amputation.  I can say I love the harness we have, it adjusts so many ways to fit.  I believe it is a ruff wear..

Does the vet recommend you keep his leg?  I wonder if not having it may make him more mobile?  I know it is a hard thing to consider, but I don't know your situation so I just would like to ask.  If it doesn't move, or help him in anyway, it might be a hinderance.  I would have to ask many more questions and get doctors advice to find out for sure.

Welcome to the site, Harley is quite the cutie!!

Elizabeth and Sammy