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Back-Saving Assist Harness
Help your older, injured, or arthritic dog to his feet while saving your own back. This innovative harness—an Orvis exclusive design—features a padded chest panel and adjustable seatbelt strapping for a secure, comfortable fit. Engineered to lift your dog from the chest without putting any pressure on the spine or legs. The removable, adjustable handles allow you to lift while maintaining proper posture. Easy to put on and remove. In black. Washable. Imported.
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Rating Snapshot (11 reviews)
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5 of 11(45%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Back-Saving Assist Harness
Review 1 for Back-Saving Assist Harness
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I experienced all the negative comments,
January 4, 2012
By: JohnI
from Texas
"Harness too small and restrictive for 85 pound dog. Dog resists hooking up to it. Parts were incomplete and had to have metal loop reattached before using. Front harness loop part missing. The first time I've ever been disappointed in Orivs product. Can't really tell if it even works."
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Review 2 for Back-Saving Assist Harness
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Back-Saving Assist Harness,
August 27, 2011
By: heedderry
from Denver, CO
"Poorly made. After waiting for two months to receive my backordered harness for my senior dog, on my first use, three of the support belts gave way. The small patch of canvas used to secure the belt to the main harness did not hold. I am shocked that this is so poorly constructed. It is an expensive product, so you expect it to be well-made.
I can't recommend this harness if they continue to allow them to be so poorly constructed."
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Review 3 for Back-Saving Assist Harness
Overall Rating:
Not very pleased,
August 17, 2011
By: RaeMichelle
from Chicago, Il
"My dog is under 50 pounds and yet the harness did not fit; it was not nearly long enough. Probably a better way to size would be by length of dog. The harness was bulky and seemed uncomfortable for the dog. Also, did not appear that it would help with support of the hind legs. For the first time with Orvis, a real miss."
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Review 4 for Back-Saving Assist Harness
Overall Rating:
Super dog harness,
August 15, 2011
By: LILYBET
from Central TX
"This is a quality dog harness that is not too restricting to make them uncomfortable, but with all of the padding in the right places for support and comfort.
The length is long enough and the underpad is firm, but flexible for motion. I'd highly recommend this harness."
The length is long enough and the underpad is firm, but flexible for motion. I'd highly recommend this harness."
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Review 5 for Back-Saving Assist Harness
Overall Rating:
Sizing Incorrect,
July 28, 2011
By: Springdeer
from New York
"The quaqlity of this product is good, but the sizing is unreliable. We purchased a large for our Golden Retreiver, but the item is too small. The large will really fit a "medium" size dog."
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Review 6 for Back-Saving Assist Harness
Overall Rating:
Why the zipper?,
July 21, 2011
By: CHSpdx
from Portland, OR
"Our limited mobility big old dog is difficult to maneuver and stubborn. While the harness seems well made and I love the wide straps, he refuses to step into it without a struggle, and zipping him into it takes too long (we are not yet ready to leave it on permanently). A similar design with quick buckles-no stepping into it, we might have overcome the zipper but not the step-would have been great. Regretfully, we are returning it."
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Review 7 for Back-Saving Assist Harness
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Worst purchase ever,
July 20, 2011
By: Viki
"We purchased this harness to assist us with pur dog that had just been diagnosed with an osteosarcoma. He was a 91 lb irish setter, and we bought the size "large". We waited 2 months for the harness, and it arrived when we really needed one. We placed the harness on the dog, and attempted to lift him and one of the straps broke right off the main support of the harness. I was so unbelievably disappointed in this product. I would not reccomend it to anyone. Our dog passed away last week, and so i can honestly say that this was a waste of money and time. Orvis did refund me immediately after i called and explained the situation. However, the harness didnt work when we needed it most."
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Review 8 for Back-Saving Assist Harness
Overall Rating:
Too Small,
July 20, 2011
By: PegB
"This was a very substantial product but too small, even in the large size for a 130 Anatolian Shepherd. Could you make it in an extra large? Returned the product but pleased with the product."
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Review 9 for Back-Saving Assist Harness
Overall Rating:
It depends on the problem.,
May 1, 2011
By: Loulou127
from Canada
Good Value:
3
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5
Meets Expectations:
2
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5
Features:
3
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5
Appearance:
3
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5
"My 12 years old Greyhound is having difficulty while climbing stairs because he loses his strength all of a sudden while climbing stairs and his rear slips between the open space between each step causing severe wounds. I tried several harnesses that are more or less like this one and the same quality and price and the problem is that they work when the dog is on an horizontal ground not when they are on an angle. Stairs are particularly difficult because all the weight is then on the hind quarters. When the dog collapses, all the weight is put on the straps on his stomach and it hurts the animal a lot. Orvis should bring back the harness they had last year that was of real help because it had straps for the hind quarters and I love it and my dog too as he is less hesitant and scared in front of stairs."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 10 for Back-Saving Assist Harness
Overall Rating:
Best value for the product,
April 20, 2011
By: Grayghost1
from Oak Brook, IL
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
4
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"If you have a medium size dog, this is worth the price! If you have a LARGE dog, I would rethink it. It will not help with the back end of the dog."
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Review 11 for Back-Saving Assist Harness
Overall Rating:
old dog harness,
February 27, 2011
By: cooter
Good Value:
4
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5
Meets Expectations:
4
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"My 14 year old female Lab is beginning to have problems with her hind quarters on hardwood floors and in the woods. I thought that this item would help. I ordered a medium size but it turns out it was mislabled in the catalog. Orvis quickly exhanged it for a large having recognized the mistake quickly. Since then my dog has used it several times and it works as advertised. We are still adjusting the fitting and getting herself used to it. It works well and I am pleased that someone recoginzed that this should be on the market."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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