our 13 yr old shepherd is having a hard time even moving around house...can this be worn indoors? if so how do they lay down?
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It is not really meant to be used in the house, unless you have wide open spaces, no furniture. It is meant for walking, exercise. Not meant to be left on the dog.It is to keep them in an upright position, not laying down. And never, ever left unsupervised. I used yoga mats and rugs around the house for my GSD, so he didn't slip on the floor, and used a sling to move him around inside the house.
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We have not used the wheelchair in the house due to space constraints. The dog cannot lay down in the chair, I have only used it for walking. It is difficult for my dog to get into the apparatus, she is shying from it now due to the need to lift her belly into the chair. Once she is in she likes the freedom it gives her to walk. Have you thought of a back end hand held lift for the dog while in the house? It would necessitate you assisting the dog to move. We finally put down pieces of carpet in our kitchen to help the dog scoot herself along.
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You would have to unattach them from the device. They have a harness type set up. That said, if you read my original comments, I thought it was a terribly designed device. We used ed for a total of 15 yards of walking an our Great Dane fell sideways 5 times. Ont the last fall she split open her incision and had to go back and get restapled. If they had a negative rating I would have given a -5. Buy the better one. Jim
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This is purely meant to make the animal mobile. The animal needs to be hoisted in and out of this contraption, each and every time they need to rest, lay down, sleep, etc. This is meant to assist during walks and when they need to go to the bathroom. If your GSD is not able to maintain his/her weight solely on its front end, while you hoist their back end and position each rear leg into each rear support, then this is either going to give you/your family members an upper body like the Hulk, or will cause your GSD further injury while positioning into this contraption. Wonderful idea, but not intended for animals that can't be easily lifted/positioned SAFELY. This is purely meant to make the animal mobile. The animal needs to be hoisted in and out of this contraption, each and every time they need to rest, lay down, sleep, etc. This is meant to assist during walks and when they need to go to the bathroom. If your GSD is not able to maintain his/her weight solely on its front end, while you hoist their back end and position each rear leg into each rear support, then this is either going to give you/your family members an upper body like the Hulk, or will cause your GSD further injury while positioning into this contraption. Wonderful idea, but... » Read More This is purely meant to make the animal mobile. The animal needs to be hoisted in and out of this contraption, each and every time they need to rest, lay down, sleep, etc. This is meant to assist during walks and when they need to go to the bathroom. If your GSD is not able to maintain his/her weight solely on its front end, while you hoist their back end and position each rear leg into each rear support, then this is either going to give you/your family members an upper body like the Hulk, or will cause your GSD further injury while positioning into this contraption. Wonderful idea, but not intended for animals that can't be easily lifted/positioned SAFELY. « Show Less
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This is meant for walking. If she were to wear it inside, you would have to take it off for her to lay down and you would need plenty of room for her to be able to walk around. She just couldn't wear it all the time. You don't want her to get used to wearing it and quit using her own strength. You could put it on for a little while each day and then let her rest for a while. Just don't ever put it on and leave her alone.
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Hi, my son has a 22 pound Corgi , Corgi's have very long bodies and very short legs......she needed height to see out! However, she could only sit in this car seat and could not lie down -was too small for her long body...they returned it and bought 2 long outdoor seat cushions and stacked them ( for a 2 person couch outdoor love seat so the cushions could handle wet feet and mud easily ) and a chest harness for the dog that attaches to the seat belt - so she won't choke or fly forward if they stop suddenly...she can sit and lie down as she pleases...every dog is different... if your dog is going on long trips then it is important that it can lie down in it's seat and not just see out...good luck!
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I think it may be tight. He needs to be able to turn in the house so maybe you can create the dimensions by moving furniture together to see how he fits. My dogs are about 22 inches at the withers and 50 lbs each and they share a house.
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Not sure but have you tried putting the dog house itself where he does nap just to get him use to it. Another suggestion is to take the roof off until he does get use to it. I had to do that with one of my dogs. She wanted to make sure she could see out. She was a rescue dog and was shut up for most of the day and night. It took a bit but when she finally realized she could come and go as she wants she accepted the dog house and I was able to put the roof on it.
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I have a 60# boxer and he doesn't slide around but it may be due to his weight. I also had a little beagle that rode on it, but I put a blanket under her because she was old. I don't think that the blanket slid around on it. I do love it though. It is way better than any of the other covers I had in the past.
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Well, it is off white so I would not let a dog be on it. Or maybe put a cheap blanket on it before you let the dog in to the room?
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I have a Scottish Terrier and he JUST fits lying down. His rear end pushes against the back. He tends to sit up for the most part and I'm able to zipper him in but again, his head touches the top too. It works for us and what we need, but he's pushing the limit! We do love this carriage.
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We put a large pillow or a folded blanket in the bottom to give our 14 pound dog a comfortable, stable platform to sit & stand as he chooses. There is no 'floor' to the trailer, only the nylon fabric which is not suitable for most pets. We leave the top cover unattached, so we also modified a leash that is lashed to one of the rear frame rails at a length that prevents our dog from jumping out, but still give him leeway to move around in the trailer.
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I don't think she will have a hard time getting in and out. Our dog is 13 1/2 and he loves it. Actually I am thinking it would be easier than a soft bed, since she won't sink down when stepping on it. Our Barney does not like changes, and he was used to soft beds, so at first he was skeptical to lay on it, but I simply removed the old one. Now, I think it's his favorite.
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i found this is also pretty loud, but i solved the problem by covering it with an old knitted toy he had opened up. you could probably achieve the same solution with a large sock or heavy stocking and just cut the hole out for the food to escape. then all you can hear is the kibble shaking around, not bad at all. i found it also helps him to pick it up when it rolls under the bed or in a corner and carry it back to his preferred rolling spots.
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It's a pretty tough fabric. Unless he's actually clawing at it or digging on it it should be fine. It's hard to answer this question except to say I think it will be fine. I have a 90lb rottie that has been using it for over 2 years. She doesn't claw at it or mess with it though. I also put an old comforter I had on it. A dog certainly could destroy this though if it wanted to, but it's not going to happen by accident.
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If you are using it indoors I don't think there is a way to keep it from moving when the dog jumps on it. For those who don't know, there are stakes included to keep it from moving when used outdoors.
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They do not make one the size of a King bed or any bed.They make a 12" x 58".Get a few and lay around bed, either on top or on floor. Once the dog gets shocked they won't go near area unless they are real dumb.Mine will not go near mat even if it is off. Try keeping the bed room door closed, it is less expensive then mats. You could also but a washable throw over the bed or train dog not to go up on the bed.
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I agree that dogs need comfort too. I have three dogs and my largest is 60 lbs. she has bad joints. I have cut up an old topper into squares and put a blanket over it for her. It was a popular bed with all three of my dogs. Only problem is she's a chewer, even at 8 years old, so she pawed the blanket back and chewed apart the topper. If your dog isn't a chewer I think it would appreciate the topper.
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our dog is 28# and if he stretches out there isn't room for another dog. because it is canvas, it sags a little in the middle. if your dogs like to lay close, it may work.
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HI--I checked my dog's crate--there is a larger grid on the bottom--no problem yet with pan sliding. I bought her the mat for it, too, which she loves. It's about 2 in thick, foam covered with a nice fuzzy material, paid about 26 bucks for it My dog weighs 35 lb. She can turn around in it--you know how they do before they lay down. If I were you I would get the next larger size for your dog. I think my gal feels more secure in her crate. Awaiting some T-storms to see if she will go in it then.
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The fabric is thinner than those pads, it would probably work. I use it to change him and lay him on the bed if needed.