Coodeo Dog Lift Harness, Full Body Support & Recovery Sling, Pet Rehabilitation Lifts Vest for Old Dog with Arthritis Walk(Bule,L)

The media could not be loaded. **I tend to write excessively, I apologize in advance for the lengthy review!**Purchased harness in size XL. Have been using this harness for approx 2-3wks at time of this review.Demographics of our dog:8yo Female German shepherdPresurgery 90-95lbs (when we first started using the harness)Injury: complex fracture in front elbow jointSurgery: amputation of entire front legProduct Review:When our GS shattered her elbow joint, we desperately needed a harness due to quite a few stairs and narrow spaces in our home, requiring us to lift and move her about. It would take both my husband and I to lift her and, with him scheduled to deploy very soon, I needed something that would help me lift her on my own. This harness came in CLUTCH with helping our GS move about the home both the days before and after her surgery. While she’s still quite heavy, I am now able to lift her up and down the approx 15 stairs to our bedroom by using the longer straps on my shoulder while also holding onto the back handle.When it was finally time for surgery, we brought her in with the harness. The ortho vet was surprised because it looked nearly identical to the ones they use post-op. They said it was nearly perfect other than being a bit large on her. But they said it was fine since we don’t plan on keeping her in it all day every day.Additional notes:PROS- the harness seems sturdy and secure. I like that it a full body harness and the clips, while being plastic, are large and thick. Also, in order to adjust the size of the straps, it requires a lot of maneuvering because it has a double wound safety feature.- Easy to put on her. Doesn’t require us to lift any legs which was important- We needed full body support. Many on the market are focused on back legs and/or walking, rather than lifting a large dog. I loved that this one in particular has a wider front chest band that’s well padded. Also, the leg holes are large enough and padded so it won’t come in contact/irritate her very large incision site.- It doesn’t impact her ability to go to the bathroom. I read from some buyers that if you have a male dog, it could be an issue but our female dog has no problem.CONS (similar to other reviewers)- our GS is typically an XL to XXXL in everything else in life so I was surprised to see this XL harness being a bit too big on her. I’d advise sizing down from what you would usually order- the hand strap (not the shoulder strap) isn’t particularly comfortable. Honestly, that seems like the least durable part of the entire harness. I just added one of those Velcro wrap around grips from one of our duffle bags around the house to make it a bit more comfortable.

This harness is SO helpful. Our 75 pound German Shepherd mix is nearing 15 years old and is unstable and needs support - particularly up and down stairs and in and out of the car. We purchased this full body harness and are able to support a good amount of his weight while he climbs stairs etc. and at times when he is just having a harder day and needs a little more help. I previously purchased a different harness but it only provided support in the front / chest. This one covers more of his body and for a dog of his size provides more even support chest to waist. The handle is practical for us to use and the harness adjusts well to his size. and I highly recommend this harness to provide extra support to our older pets.

The quality of the harness is good. The handle straps are too short. I'm 5'4" and they are barely long enough for me to use without hunching over. I use a belt and loop it around the handles to make it long enough for my taller friend to use. The length of the harness is actually too long for my 10 lb. ShihTzu, but works. ShihTzus are longer in body and shorter in legs than other breeds, so check the size. Usually smalls are just the right size for her. She's very secure in it and it's been a life saver after having a spinal cord injury.

So I have mixed feelings about this product. It is a nicely made vest with adjustable clips to snug the vest for optimal lifting. We originally purchased a different size for our smaller dog a few years ago. he has since recovered. It allowed him to be mobile and seemed comfortable for him to wear. And, we sized it correctly. Measuring your dog is important - don't guess !So why not purchase for a larger dog? Well, because he is larger, less mobile and a different shape! Our smaller dog about 50lbs is stocky and shorter in length. He is an easy all in one lift! Our larger dog is about 90 lbs., a collie, and with the collie-build whip waist who has a broader chest, narrow girth creating imbalance in the lift.As mentioned in a seperate review we purchased this along with the 'Adj. Dog Lift Harness Dog Sling for Large Dogs' (Pick for Life) which we prefer for our needs. It manages the body shape better. Because of the price difference and knowing the Lift Dog Sling serves our purposes better than the Codeo product I will most likely return this vest.

This product worked very well on our 40 lb dog. Was not difficult to put on dog. He has a short body, but wide chest and we were able to adjust it easily. Its a sturdy product and seemed comfortable on the dog. We even left it on him for extended periods of time and he seemed fine with it on. Would recommend this product, came in real handy and saved us from constant lifting - comfortable for us and dog.