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QuoteI have seen them mentioned several times, but I am wondering if it would be useful for Pixie, our one week post-op French Bulldog, in the future. She is hopping around fine now, and even runs with the other dogs, but I am wondering what to do with walking her, when we do. Do I really need a harness or could her regular collar work fine? Thanks.
8:51 am
19 June 2010
OfflineFrom what I've heard and read – many dogs do just fine without them.
I got one for my dog (rear-amputee) thinking it would help her on our walks and such, but she has to get stronger before I can see if it's going to be right for her or if I'll need to figure something else out or if I need anything at all.
9:11 am
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18 October 2009
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Hi Alicia,
Mag got along fine without a harness for 3 years. I got her one last winter- she hated it!! But she never did like wearing anything. I did find it useful for picking her up- sort of a handle. But she was so low to the ground that using it to help her around was not practical.
I also found it difficult to fit Maggie with the Ruffwear harness. Her chest size needed a XS, but it was too long for her. The XXS fit her length, but the straps were too short around her chest and neck. I actually had to modified the XXS to fit her.
If you want to try it send me a PM with Pixie's measurements (chest at deepest spot, and length of base of neck to base of tail) and your address and I can send it to you. It was hardly used- but there is a little Maggie fur on it for luck.
Karen and the pugs
10:04 am
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25 April 2007
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Karen, that's so nice of you!
Well, obviously we love the harnesses, especially for medium sized dogs and up who need help getting into vehicles, up and down stairs, etc. For people who can't easily hoist 75 pounds into a car, they're an absolute lifesaver. Denali, we're betting you'll wonder how you ever got along without one once you try it (thanks for your order!). After we got Jerry's first harness, we wondered why we had never tried one before he lost his leg.
Where it could come in handy for smaller sized dogs is that you would be able to lift them with one hand, instead of bending over to use both. Literally, they turn into "purse dogs"! 
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Karen, that is so sweet of you! I will find a measuring tape in a bit and PM you the measurements. Thanks!
5:44 pm
22 December 2009
OfflineWe only used Harley's harness a couple times (and those times I used it more to use it, because I had it, not because I really needed it). We used the RuffWear Flat Out Leash (collar & leash in one) when we needed a leash for walks or Vet visits, as Harley didn't normally wear a collar.
I thought I could use Harley's harness for Toby (our Basenji), as he fit the girth measurement on the RuffWear website, but like Karen and Maggie, it fit his chest, but was too long.
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