Harness Suggestion for a front leg amputee???

[Lawren F]

I am so glad I found this community, now I hope someone can help.

My dog had a front leg amputation two weeks ago after a serious injury. Although he has returned to his normal activities some things have changed and I need help.

He no longer can use normal harnesses because they require both front legs in order to be effective. So far I have not found any type harness that would help restrain him when out walking. A normal harness now is useless because he can manipulate himself right out of it. Back leg harness doesn't look like it will work either. He doesn't have a problem walking so he doesn't need that type support. He is very high strung and highly active so I need to be able to control restrain him when out.

Does anyone know of any type harness available that will help? I hate leaving him at home all the time, he loves to go out.

[CarolC]

Hi Lawren,

I'm just guessing here, I haven't tried this, but have you looked at the Comfort Control harnesses? They are more like a cat or ferret harness. You can see some if you scroll down this page. If it doesn't work, you could take it back...?

http://www.petco.com/N_22_4294956566_30 ... ashes.aspx

If that doesn't work, this is the one they recommend on Tripawds.com. I know you said he doesn't need support, just restraint, but maybe it would work for restraint.

http://handicappedpets.com/www/index.ph ... rness.html

P.S. That's kind of a cool problem to have with a 3-legged dog...he pulls too hard!

[Lawren F]

Hey Carol, thank you for your suggestions. I think the first one you suggested might work, we're going to try it and see.

Yes having a tripod dog who pulls too much is "different". This hasn't slowed Houston down one bit. It might also be that he is not quite 2 years old yet. He's strong and he bounced back really quick after his surgery (3 days).

Thanks again for your help.

Lawren

[critters]

Hmm. How about one of those head halter kinds of deals?