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2 February 2012
7:16 am

angel

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I am thinking about getting a harness for Valentina. The sheet works ok but I think maybe I need something more heavy duty. I need it mostly to help her back end when she squats to pee. I f I am not supporting her back end she sinks to the ground while trying to pee. It's kind of hard with the sheet and it is killing my back. She is a very long and large Dog so it needs to be strong and big enough for her. Any suggestions?

Valentina Angel Dane diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in front left leg May 21st 2011. Amputation July 5th 2011. DOB:11/3/03 DOD:2/3/12 . Valentina was the Love of my Life!!! There is nothing like a Dane!!!

2 February 2012
9:27 am

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I have a (brand new) large Help Em Up you can have. It may be too small for Valentina. It looks pretty adjustable. PM me if you think she can fit. If you are going to buy a harness- I would go for a Ruffwear. I have tried them all…slings, Help em up, ruffwear Animal Suspension Suits…The ruffwear is the best as far as durability, ease of use,cost and support.

Julie

http://helpemup…..8;panel1-2

Large fits 65- 100 lbs

Measurements

Neck: 20-36"
Chest: 20-40"
Waist: 16-30"

Works well on:
Large, common breeds of dogs.

Breed types:
Lab and Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Rottweilers.

Our most popular harness, based on size and weight of most common dog breeds.

Select harness sized based on your dog's weight first, then take measurements for accuracy. If your dog's weight is on the cusp of harness sizes, we recommend sizing down.

The Help 'Em Up Harness is machine-washable with mild detergent. Set to delicate cycle and air dry for best results.

Samson is Spirit Tripawd Daisys four legged "brother" and is the self proclaimed head of the Monkeybutt Federations East Coast Division. Lady Chunky Monkey came to live with him after Daisy went to the bridge in Oct 2011 and then Lady left for the bridge in Apr 2012. Samson is once again a bachelor. Do you have what it takes to be a Monkeybutt? Find out more at the Monkeybutt Federation

2 February 2012
9:44 am

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Please contact Blue Dog Designs directly for information about the Help 'em Up harness or read our original review.

For giant breed dogs requiring additional support we often recommend the AST Get A Grip harness, however the Help 'em Up is the only one we've found with a hip lift handle.

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2 February 2012
11:01 am

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Just a note- I was very pleased with both the wonderful customer service (after I ordered the wrong harness) and the product quality. Very well made. I think since the time Brett ordered his, they (Bluedogdesigns) have tweeked the design. The only problem… I assumed that because it came in two pieces, I could use just the back half. You have to use both front and back together.