PetSafe Solvit CareLift Rear-only Dog Lifting Harness

Love that it's fully buckled so it's super easy to put on. My dog is a grouch, so he doesn't like to be moved much or inconvenienced so this is perfect. Very adjustable and great quality!

This item is great in theory. I wanted a harness that would let me take my 12-year-7-month-old GD/BC for a walk around the block again. Given his cross-breeds, his body is not proportioned like most dogs and it is challenging to find one that has the length and girth he needs. This is why I didn’t get one with a built in chest harness.First, it takes a bit to rig this item. Once I let go of the harness to connect a leash, the harness slid off his back end and tripped him up. In fact, any time I let go of the harness it slides off. Second, I discovered that I can’t hold the leash handle and the harness at the same time. So I try it with just the harness. It works. My dog loves it and is practically trotting (I’m speed walking to keep up). This is when I discover a third issue with the harness. It does not come with breaks or a steering wheel; as my dog, who in his exuberance over the walk is not listening to my voice commands. All the while I’m also trying to walk my 5-y-o rat terrier on a leash with the other hand.

Our 14 year old,100 lbs old Golden Retriever has weak back legs and knuckles sometimes when he walks. He’s having a harder time getting up from tile floors and keeping his balance. We were using a towel as a sling to support him when he really needed it, but this harness has improved his quality of life so much. He took to it right away and was on the move around the house more. It helps with bathroom walks. However, you have to be prepared to unclick the belly strap so male dogs can pee correctly. The belly strap has a removable curved cup to accommodate male dogs, but if the weight of the dog is being support by the belly strap the dog may pee on himself. The leg straps are enough support during all bathroom needs. The belly strap keeps the harness in place so he can wear it all the time while we’re home. The harness handle is perfect for large dogs as it does not get in the way like longer straps would. He is able to move around on his own and we have a handle always ready to support his backend when we need it. It does not look uncomfortable when he lays down because the harness fits loosely. While it is easier to put on him when he is standing, it’s possible to put it on while he is laying down. Even my small 11-year-old child can help him stand up and move around the house when he needs support. I think it’s given him more confidence to get up and walk because he know we can help him better. Perfect so far.

Very good quality harness. Well-made and designed.The sizing is way off. According to the sizing chart my dog (105lbs) would be in the middle range of a large, so that is what I got… it’s as tight as it goes and still a bit too big; a medium would have been perfect. It’s loose, but it still does the job, so that’s okay.CAUTION: Keep in mind that this will not stay on its own without clipping it to a front harness (or collar?); so without anything to clip it to, you will have to hold it or it may slip off the back of your dog, possibly causing him/her to trip.

I ordered the largest one for my Newfoundland poodle and it is a good 6 inches too small so we weren't able to use it. It does seem very good quality though. Very sturdy and well made so we kept it in case someone could use it. Gave 4 stars for the quality. Would have been 5 if we could have used it.