GingerLead® Dog Rear Sling Support Harness, SM Female, Machine Wash & Dry

Our male dog suffered a major back injury and we needed a sling/harness to help him walk and go to the bathroom. I researched A LOT of slings online and on Amazon...and while some seemed fine and basic, they didn't seem to offer much help in both supporting his back legs AND helping me control his pace/direction to avoid further injury. I finally found the Gingerlead support harness, which has both a sling to support his back end as well as leash attachment to give more control. I placed the order, which had two day shipping, and then got a helpful message from the makers of the product offering tips about the harness. But the order didn't arrive after two days...nor three...nor four or five. And all the tracking said was "delayed in transit"...and that I could cancel the order if I didn't receive it by a certain day. The trouble is I needed it ASAP, and had depended on it arriving on time. I contacted the seller, but they told me that when their product is shipped via Amazon (rather than from their own website), they apologized but said they had no information about the shipment nor had any control. When the time came to cancel the order, I did -- and then decided to try ordering it again (I was offered one day shipping this time). Fortunately, the re-ordered harness finally arrived and it's working out great. It's pretty easy to adjust, not that hard to put on my dog, and it's helped us immensely. So in terms of the actual product, it's great and I highly recommend. BUT over the past 6 months or so, Amazon's been dropping the ball a lot in terms of shipping times -- I've placed several orders that have been delayed at least two or three days past the advertised delivery date, and two (including this time) that never arrived at all. When you need a product like this fast to care for an ailing animal, this just isn't acceptable. Amazon's an amazing marketplace that allows you to buy tons of things that you can't find in you local stores. But if you can't deliver it in the specified timeframe, don't say that you can and then leave your customers hanging. UPDATE: Can't recommend this product enough. We've been using it for almost three week and it's absolutely perfect for our injured dog. There are times when our male dog urinates onto the pad because the sling doesn't stay in perfect alignment all the time (it's no fault of the product; it's just that it can slip as he moves around to find the perfect "pee" spot), the harness washes and dries (in the dryer on low/medium) like a dream. Thank you Gingerlead -- you have saved our life, made our dog secure, and helped us in a difficult time.

I have a senior, 16-year old dog without use of his back legs. For the last 2 years, we have been using a Help Em Up Harness, which has been a lifesaver for us. However, the back straps of that harness recently cut into a small fatty tumor on one of his back legs (not the fault of the harness, just bad positioning of the tumor location right near the crease of the back leg where the straps go), which meant we could no longer use the back of that harness. If you have ever had a dog with pretty much no use of their back legs (or none at all), you know you really need something that will stay in the right spot (to avoid their back end just slipping out of the sling). I tried using other slings I had, which did help, but the positioning slipped and because there was no way to attach them to his front harness, it made moving him around (especially up or down stairs) extremely difficult. After doing a ton of research, I finally came across this harness, and I am so glad I did!!! What I love: *It attaches to the front of my dog's Help Em Up harness easily, allowing the 2 pieces to work together, stay together, and makes moving him and stairs SO much easier. He can go downstairs with me just supporting the Gingerlead on his back end, since the 2 harnesses can easily attach. I personally would not use this with just a collar as shown, as I feel there would be some risk of choking the dog, unless your dog really just needs very light support in the back and is fully holding themselves up quite strongly in the front, and if you are only using this to assist while walking. I would not use a regular collar to lift the dog with this, do stairs, etc., or if your dog has pretty severe mobility issues in the hind end. I would recommend using a front harness with it that has a clip on the back and does not pull on the dog's neck at all (I still love the Help Em Up for that reason...so the front part still works with this!). The fact that these attach and don't slip around means easier car transport if needed as well. No idea how I would even fathom getting my dog in the car without Gingerlead and his front harness. Just such a great feature! *No straps under the back legs. This was something I needed and just could not find anywhere. I needed something that wrapped around my dog like a sling, so I could slide it under him to attach it, but did not need to go around his back legs, or cause any irritation from wearing it around that area 24/7. This allowed me to still support his back end in comfort, without disturbing his injury. Every other harness I looked at either had straps or you had to somehow get their legs through it, which is not an option for all dogs, especially those with severe mobility issues. Gingerlead recognized this need! It combines the ease-of-use of a sling with the features of a harness. *The back/outside of the harness is a bit slippery, which is exactly what I wanted. I need to be able to easily slide this under my dog while he is laying down to position it and lift him. I can't do that with a fabric backing or back that does not slide easily. Even over his blankets and pee pads, I can get this under him (handles are a bit bulky when doing this, but it still works). *The harness is machine washable! I also love that you can dry it in the dryer, but I typically just lay it flat or put it outside and it dries in no time! Most slings you cannot even machine dry at all, so this is a plus! *Comfortable, adjustable straps. It's very well-padded in the handle area. A bit bulky when trying to slide under the dog, but worth it for when you have to move the dog or transport up or down stairs (your hands will thank you). It feels secure and comfy. Adjustable for however you intend to use it and your height/dog's height. *Sizing is just right. Please watch the sizing videos! I felt like the size I was ordering was too small, but I followed the measurements they talked about in the video from the front of the hip to the bottom of the rib cage, which suprisingly was smaller than I thought it would be. When I got the harness, it fit perfectly, just in the right spot, which also helps reduce pressure on the chest and keeps it in place while in use.They put a lot of time into the videos to help you get the right fit, so just trust the info they give you. Overall, I could not be happier with this. I was honestly panicking when I realized I could no longer use the back end of my dog's Help Em Up and nothing I was finding online (I looked everywhere) seemed like it would work. I had no idea how I was going to get my dog up/down stairs, move him around during the day, etc. I saw this and prayed that it would work the way it showed it to work, and it delivered. Thank you, Gingerlead!!!!

I bought this for my small dog with spinal problems. She sometimes loses function of her back legs or has spastic movements of her back legs. This sling harness has been fantastic. It is strong enough to hold her up comfortably when needed, doesn't impede her when she walks normally, and helps me to support her safely while walking. The size was good, though may not be long enough if the dog is short and the owner is tall (I'm short so it doesn't bother me). Overall, price was reasonable for the product and it has made a huge positive impact on caring my dog.

This was actually my second gingerlead that I purchased. I purchased my first one in 2017 while scouring the internet for something to help my then big boy who was having his hip replaced at 1 year old. I unfortunately lost him 3 years later to cancer but now here I am 4 years later with my next big boy who needed not 1 but both acl’s repaired. He is 169 pounds and with the second tear would no longer get up on his own which left me devastated and wondering how I was going to manage him. I immediately went for the gingerlead as it is strong enough to hold that weight and lift him to his feet. I do not know what I would have done without this sling and became dependent on it and needed to keep the sling on him as he’s also not a fan of a helping hand but needs it. Thus making me purchase a second sling so I always have a clean sling ready to use. I did notice a slight difference in size of the new one but that could be just from me washing the first sling probably a thousand times in its 7 year life. It is still in perfectly fine shape just an fyi after 7 years as well. I reached out to the company when I realized the sling originally came with stay put straps that I apparently misplaced from the first one when I knew I needed a way to keep the sling on to purchase new stay put straps. I placed my order for 2 sets of straps and paid. The next day I received an email from the company telling me they refunded my money as they were now providing the straps free of cost! Just that tiny little gesture made me want to cry as it’s been a very hard time for me and my pet and the kindness of this company made me feel like wow they do get the struggle. I absolutely recommend this sling for any size pet even the BIG boys and girls. Easy to hold with the Velcro strap that holds both sides together at the top with a padded covering. Very strong and durable and of course best of all it is washable. This is a 5 star product and company who cares about their customers! Don’t think twice if your reading this… buy it!!!

We bought this even though it is one of the more pricey ones because it came highly recommended . It works well when you first put it on. But the Velcro straps are tiny and do not stay in place. They loosen within a few mnts and then the whole contraption moves around so you have to keep adjusting it while walking. The attachment to the neck collar moves around too with the collar . Difficult to keep putting it on and off as it takes a good 5 mnts to out it on correctly . We missed the return window and can’t return it . But saw something way better in a local pet shop for half the price !!!

This harness has been a lifesaver for us. Literally. Our dog is 14 years old and has absolutely no use of her back legs. Other than that her health is really quite good, so for us euthanization was not an option and we needed to find a way to get her around.This harness is very easy to put on her and much more secure than the towel sling we fashioned after we realized she was losing the use of her back legs. We live on the second floor so we need to get her up and down stairs, and this harness fits securely and enables us to get her up and down safely. She became accustomed to it quickly and she happily walks along using her front legs while we hold her back end up with the handles. She isn't exactly light (used to be 53 pounds, now she's down to 45 since she's lost some muscle mass), so it is definitely an effort for us since we're basically supporting the bulk of her weight with one hand as walk along, and we have to lift her back end up high enough so her back paws don't scrape the ground. The padded handle really helps us with this task. We walk as far as we can handle (she wants to go further, of course!) and she does her business with no problem (no issues with soiling the harness since the one we have is designed for female dogs). Having said that, the harness is washable and we've washed it at least twice or three times in the several months we've had it, and it's held up very well. Our dog isn't really able to use the very expensive wheelchair we bought for her unless two people are able to accompany her (she just isn't strong enough these days to pull it around and tends to roll back, which is very dangerous),so this harness is the best solution for all of us and much cheaper. I'm sure if your dog still has some use of his/her back legs it will be even easier for you to use since you won't be supporting you dog's entire weight like we have to. We're very grateful for this product and highly recommend it.

I have a 95lb elderly dog with severe hip dysplasia. I am not so young myself, being in my senior years. Getting the dog in and out of our car was a chore and cause for much pain for us both. I tried a ramp but he would not use, even with treats, because it lacked side rails. He just didn’t feel safe. I tried steps, but that ultimately failed as well. I purchased several types of walking leads, collars and other contraptions which all failed to do what was advertised or was just plain uncomfortable or to difficult to put on or remove. I’ve spent countless $$$ trying to achieve our goal. I did a video search of leads for canine hip dysplasia and found one for the GingerLead. It has been a godsend! From the get go, our dog was happy and for the first time in many months wanted to go for a walk. I can support his hips with the straps without causing him discomfort and there is no strain on my shoulders and back. I was able to get him in and out of our SUV without any struggle. When I last took him in to see the vet, the staff loved the GingerLead. They couldn’t believe the difference it made for our dog and how easy it was to remove and put back on. No more keeping towels around to support his hips. I don’t need a special collar and this takes the place of his normal leash. It’s easy to hold him and walk. Now, when I pick up the lead, our dog wants to go outside. I thought before my purchase that we never never be able to go for another stroll down the street. Thank you GingerLead for giving us our lives back! I couldn’t be happier! I would absolutely recommend the GingerLead.

This was wonderful for my 15-year-old Boston terrier has given her more energy. She can walk better. It is great. I just have no more words. It’s so wonderful.

This has been incredibly useful in helping my dog with a torn CCL up & down the stairs. It doesn’t slip at all & is really sturdy. Would highly recommend!

compramos varios pero este es el mejor, el que mas usamos. su diseño parece sencillo pero es justo lo que necesitas para apoyar al perro en su movilidad

Very good product and service!

It's a great support for our old German Shepherd dog

the Harness is excellent. It provides much needed support for dogs with hind-leg issues. It is also quite easy to use, allowing someone to lift or raise the dogs legs and provide support with ease. Highly Recommended!!