Rear Lift Harness for Dogs Whose Back Legs Give Out
Rear Lift Harness for Dogs Whose Back Legs Give Out
When his back legs give out mid-squat, he sits down in his own mess. Hold his hips up from one grip until he's done.
- Holds his hips up through the squat
- One grip instead of a towel
- Lifts only his back half, no belly strap
- Sized by weight, S to 2XL, free exchange
Rear panel, two leg openings, one grip.
- Free size exchange Wrong size? We ship the right one at our cost.
- 60 days to change your mind Send it back within 60 days of delivery and we refund everything you paid, shipping included. Refund policy
- Delivered in 5 to 8 business days
He can't hold the squat anymore
His back legs shake, then quit halfway through. He sits down right in it, and it's back to the tub. So you crouch behind him and hold his hips up with your hands, several times a day, and start to wonder how long you can keep doing this.
Towels, belly slings, bare hands
A towel bunches up and takes both hands. A belly sling sits right where he pees and presses on his belly. Holding him by hand folds you in half. None of this is on you: these fixes were never made for the squat. So what holds him up without getting in the way?
Hold his hips up from one grip
This harness wraps only his back end. His back legs go through two openings in the panel, and the straps rise to one grip above his hips. You hold the grip, his front legs do the walking, and you take some of the weight off his back legs. No separate belly strap, no chest piece, no collar tether.
Made for back legs that give out
A good fit if
- His back legs slip, shake or give out in the squat, on the way up or on a step.
- His front legs still carry him.
- He weighs 90 lbs or less.
Not the right one if
His front legs give out too: our Full-Body Lift Harness holds his chest as well. He can't stand at all: ask your vet about a dog wheelchair. Not sure? Tell us about him and we'll tell you.
Slide his back legs through the two openings in the panel.
Try it on as it comes first, then adjust. Guide one back leg in, then the other, like pulling on shorts.
Wrap the panel around his waist and close the buckle and hook-and-loop strips.
Snug like a collar: two fingers slide under the panel, no more.
Set the straps with the slide buckle, take the grip and lift.
Set the strap length once, at home, before the first trip outside. Then lift slowly and let his front legs lead.
Wear it safely
Snug, not tight. Fit it like a collar. Too tight to lie down in? Loosen the waist.
Give him breaks. Put it on for potty trips, stairs and walks, and take it off when he rests, always at night. A 3 a.m. potty trip? Slip it on, then take it off once you're back inside.
Check his skin. For the first week, look each day between his back legs and around his waist for redness or rubbing. If it bothers him, take it off.
Keep it clean. Machine wash with a mild detergent, no bleach, and let it air dry. Smells of pee? Soak it first in 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts water.
Front legs failing too? This harness holds only his back end. If his front legs weaken too, the Full-Body Lift Harness holds his chest as well.
What changes when the towel goes
| Feature | The Rear Lift Harness | Towels, belly slings, bare hands |
|---|---|---|
| Holds his hips up mid-squat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Lifts with one hand on one grip | ✓ | ✗ |
| No separate strap under his belly | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sized by his weight | ✓ | ✗ |
| Already in your linen closet | ✗ | ✓ |
Each potty trip ends one of two ways: he finishes standing, or he sits in it. Hold his hips up instead.
- Free size exchange Wrong size? We ship the right one at our cost.
- 60 days to change your mind Send it back within 60 days of delivery and we refund everything you paid, shipping included. Refund policy
- Delivered in 5 to 8 business days
Before you order
How do I pick his size?
By his weight. For almost every dog, that is all you need: up to 10 lbs, S; 11 to 20 lbs, M; 21 to 40 lbs, L; 41 to 55 lbs, XL; 56 to 90 lbs, 2XL. Right on the line between two sizes? Go smaller if he has lost muscle in his back legs, larger if he is stocky. Wrong size? The exchange is free, shipped at our cost. The weight chart is ours, built from the maker's waist sizes; the maker's own waist and thigh measurements are in the size guide.
What if he is between two sizes, or it doesn't fit?
Your order comes with one free size exchange: if the size you picked doesn't fit, we ship the other size at our cost. Right on the line between two weights? Go smaller if your dog has lost muscle in the back legs, larger if your dog is stocky or deep-chested.
Not sure which size to pick?
Send us his weight and breed through the contact page and we'll tell you which size to order. If it still doesn't fit, the size exchange is free.
Can he pee and poop with it on?
That's what it's for: the maker lists bathroom breaks as a main use. The panel wraps only his back end, with two leg openings and no separate belly strap. On a male dog, watch where it sits the first time he pees.
Can I use it for stairs and walks too?
Yes. Along with bathroom breaks, the maker lists climbing stairs and walks outside. Hold the grip and let his front legs lead.
Can I put it on him by myself if he can't stand?
Every order includes a free fitting guide that shows how, step by step, with the dog lying down. His back legs go into two openings, and the panel closes with one buckle and hook-and-loop strips.
Will the leg openings rub between his legs?
The openings are cut into the panel itself, not made of thin straps. Use it for lifts, potty trips and stairs, take it off when he rests, and check the skin around his thighs each day for the first week.
How long can he wear it?
For the moments he needs a hand: potty trips, stairs, walks. Take it off when he rests and always at night, loosen it if it's too tight to lie down in, and check the skin between his back legs during the first week.
How long are the lifting straps?
On the maker's size chart, measured from the hand down to the panel: 11.8 to 23.6 in (30 to 60 cm) on S, M and L, and 11.8 to 21.7 in (30 to 55 cm) on XL and 2XL. A slide buckle sets the length.
Who is a rear-only harness for?
A dog whose front legs still carry him while his back end gives out. It lifts only his back half. If his front legs are weak too, our Full-Body Lift Harness also holds his chest.
How does it stay in place?
It isn't a loose sling under his belly. The panel wraps his waist and closes with a buckle and hook-and-loop strips, and each back leg sits in its own opening. Fit the waist snug before you lift.
How do I wash it?
The maker says it is machine washable with a mild detergent. Skip bleach and let it air dry. If it smells of pee, soak it first in 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts water. It is made of polyester.
How long does shipping take?
Delivery to the US takes 5 to 8 business days.
What do I do with it once it's no longer needed?
Pass it on. Your vet, a rehab clinic or a local shelter often has a dog whose back legs need a hand.
Feeling stuck?
Send us his weight, his breed and what's going on with his back legs. We'll tell you whether this harness fits him and which size to order.