KurgoUp and About Dog Lifter for Support – Pet Lift Harness Helps Elderly & Disabled Dogs

My dog is a large 15-1/2 yr old Shiba Inu with all kinds of hip and knee issues. Living on the second floor became a challenge, as I'd have to carry him up & down the steps whenever he had to potty. But I also have issues of my own, and trying to carry him on stairs became a problem which wouldn't end well for either of us..After lots of googling and research, I finally found this thing, and it is working out great! My dog isn't too thrilled about being put in a sling, but it supports his whole torso, and stays securely in place. The strap in front seems a little chinsey, but no real concerns about it breaking or him slipping out midway down the stairs.Over all it seems pretty solid, and would definitely recommend it to any one.

This harness works better than any other harness I tried. I have used it previously on two other (70lbs) dogs who were elderly, and extremely weak in the back legs. Now I am using it on my 13yo German Shephard mix with arthritis. It works well because she has intermittent difficulty during the day, so I can assist as needed. Especially helpful lifting her to her feet on our slippery floors, spotting her while walking, holding her while squatting, and assisting her with stairs. Appears to be comfortable to wear all day. She is 70lbs.

The product is well-made, easy easy to utilize, and I did try to see how we could pick up. My wife’s puppy would work for her. I think it will, but I won’t know for sure until Monday. Meanwhile, frankly, the product could not be better. so I can clue this is a great vendor with a great product being sold great price.

The design of any of these kinds of dog slings are Very hard to get on an old dog who just wants to lie down (mine is 15.) Let alone adjust them. They need to be standing (not sitting) and cooperative. Not mine. Since mine can still ambulate fairly well (stumbles occasionally) she doesn't want anything to do with this contraption helping her up 16 steps... I have yet to decide if I will keep it, or gather stamina to try it again.However, it is very well made (as Kurgo products are) and has the simplest, most secure design of any of a dozen of these things I studied.Note - these are one size for Big dogs, 60-90 pounds.

It's a rare thing that i write a review the same day I use a product, but this harness/lifter is SOOOO MUCH BETTER than anything else out there. So many are made of narrow bands, or act as if the average person can sling a dog (mine is 65 lbs) around like a handbag.This has a BROAD "hammock"/under sling that supported Dell's entire underside, anchored by two broad strips across his back and a carry handle that actually doesn't cut into your hands. Once we had lifted him into the car he understood what was happening, so carrying him up three flights of stairs was easy on all of us - we knew how to "balance" him and he wasn't stressed or struggling, as many dogs do when they feel like they aren't in control of their legs. He's a study dog with a big chest (Lab/Elkhound mix) but this fit him perfectly and clearly was comfortable.There are a number of cheaper options -- and ones that are a lot more expensive. This is the 3rd or 4th "buy" in this category for us -- and by FAR the best value for the money. Highly recommend!

We currently use a similar design of carrier that was not good quality and has required numerous repairs. This looks like it would have been a good replacement/upgrade. Unfortunately, it was too large for our 45-lb pit bull.

Missing a strap when I opened the box. Didn't use due to strap missing and didn't fit my dog well! It was an open box at discount item but it said everything was included and unfortunately it wasn't. Couldn't return due to open box item.

I tried this product on my 45 and 55lb seniors who have mobility problems but it did not appear comfortable and runs quite big. Although the material seemed nice I did not feel confident it would hold their weight and the smaller if the two slid back and forth making me fearful that it would not hold her adequately. May be useful for larger dogs, but did not work for us.