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Help Em Up Harness - The Complete Dog Lifting Harness

Help Em Up Harness - The Complete Dog Lifting Harness
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Help Em Up Harness - The Complete Dog Lifting Harness

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Please Measure Before Ordering!! Use the Chart Here

The Help Em Up Harness is one of the best full-body dog harnesses on the market. Firstly, dog owners love the two built-in handles over the shoulder and hips which means the lift comes from underneath your dog’s torso. Secondly, dog owners love the adjustability of the harness compared to other brands. All the straps can be made smaller or larger which makes this harness very comfortable for your dog. Help your dog up off the floor, into the car, up and down stairs etc. Have you got a male dog? 20% of male dogs go best in the U-Band shape here.

  • Two built-in handles over shoulder + hips
  • Very adjustable sizing
  • Help them up and down stairs, in the car
  • Excellent for rear leg weakness / recovering from surgery
  • Machine washable (delicate). Air dry

Harness Dimensions:
X-Small: Neck: 8-23″ Chest: 10-27″ Waist: 10-18″
Small: Neck: 10-26″ Chest: 10-38″ Waist: 14-30″
Medium: Neck: 12-32″ Chest: 16-44″ Waist: 20-43″
Large: Neck: 16-36″ Chest: 20-64″ Waist: 22-47″
X Large: Neck: 18-38″ Chest: 30-69″ Waist: 26-56″

Top Tip: This harness runs large! Please use measurements.

🚚 £3.95 Delivery or £15 Next Day Delivery 🌎 Worldwide ship

Review: "Last spring, my dog was in a terrible accident and was paralysed from the waist back. The ease of using the two handles on the harness helped us to get him around and in and out of the car" [Cara]  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Help Em Up Harness - The Complete Dog Lifting Harness

£84.99 - £146.00
£84.99
£84.99 - £146.00
£84.99
Next Day or 48 Hours Delivery
14 Day Returns & Exchanges

🟢 In stock, ready to ship

Please Measure Before Ordering!! Use the Chart Here

The Help Em Up Harness is one of the best full-body dog harnesses on the market. Firstly, dog owners love the two built-in handles over the shoulder and hips which means the lift comes from underneath your dog’s torso. Secondly, dog owners love the adjustability of the harness compared to other brands. All the straps can be made smaller or larger which makes this harness very comfortable for your dog. Help your dog up off the floor, into the car, up and down stairs etc. Have you got a male dog? 20% of male dogs go best in the U-Band shape here.

  • Two built-in handles over shoulder + hips
  • Very adjustable sizing
  • Help them up and down stairs, in the car
  • Excellent for rear leg weakness / recovering from surgery
  • Machine washable (delicate). Air dry

Harness Dimensions:
X-Small: Neck: 8-23″ Chest: 10-27″ Waist: 10-18″
Small: Neck: 10-26″ Chest: 10-38″ Waist: 14-30″
Medium: Neck: 12-32″ Chest: 16-44″ Waist: 20-43″
Large: Neck: 16-36″ Chest: 20-64″ Waist: 22-47″
X Large: Neck: 18-38″ Chest: 30-69″ Waist: 26-56″

Top Tip: This harness runs large! Please use measurements.

🚚 £3.95 Delivery or £15 Next Day Delivery 🌎 Worldwide ship

Review: "Last spring, my dog was in a terrible accident and was paralysed from the waist back. The ease of using the two handles on the harness helped us to get him around and in and out of the car" [Cara]  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Delivery Information

We have two delivery options: Next Day Delivery £15 or 48 hours (two working days) £3.95 Read more here.

Exchanges & Returns

You have 14 days to exchange and return. We know it can be hard to buy online, so try in the house but please make sure there is no dog hair or damage to the item. Read more here.

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Questions & Answers

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  • How is the harness put on? Do you have to lift back legs to fit it?

    Hi there. No, you do not need to lift the rear legs. You can clip the harenss underneath the legs. Here is a helpful video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re7zbXlyCSg&t=9s


    Thank you 

  • I have seen a couple of the reviews that mention that the harness is heavy. How much does the Medium weigh?

    Hi Zoe, We have just weighed the medium harness. It is 660 grams exactly 😊

  • The rear of the harness how does a male dog wee because it looks like the harness goes over his bits

    The support straps between your dog’s hind legs are held apart by their tail, giving full clearance for defecation. Both male and female dogs can comfortably urinate with the Conventional Hip Lift without issue. For those male dogs whose penis is further back between their hind legs, we recommend the U-Band Hip Lift.

  • Can I use the rear part of the harness on its own?

    The Help Em Up Harness is designed to be a full body harness.  No the rear part of the harness (the Hip Lift) can't be used on its own. It needs to be connected to the front part of the harness to stay in place, otherwise it might slip off and cause an injury. The front part of the harness can be used on its own.

  • My dog is a rear amputee. Can she still use the Help Em Up Harness?

    Yes. Help Em Up Harnesses can be adapted for both front AND rear amputee tri-paw dogs. You will need to get the Tripawd Support Anti-Rotation Device and add it to the harness to convert it.

  • My dog is 14 and he has osteoarthritis in his hind legs. He struggles to lay down and get up. His hind legs don't bend while he walks and he can't walk backwards and isn't stable (usually uses a wall/sofa to lean on while walking). We'd like to find something that gives him more support.

    We recommend the Help Em Up Harness, it provides excellent full-body support for dogs with osteoarthritis. They can wear the harness all day in the house or on walks; you can use the handles on the shoulder and the rump to help them up and down, in and out of the car.

Sizing: Considerations & Exceptions

Total Weight

In most cases, your dog’s total weight will determine what size they need. Tip: If your dog’s weight is between sizes, we recommend sizing down.

Age/Condition

For older dogs that may be struggling with muscle wastage or degenerative hind legs, sizing down the harness rear may be needed to achieve an optimal fit. You can always get a smaller rear harness here.

Tip: Consider where your dog’s total weight falls within a size range. If your dog weighs at the lower end, a smaller rear harness might help - a 25kg dog with a degenerative hind may benefit from a small size rear, while a 34kg dog with similar build would do well with a full medium.

Breed

Occasionally, some barrel-chested breeds may require a larger harness front in order to achieve an optimal fit. If your barrel-chested dog’s total weight is between sizes, a larger front harness here - size up the front and size down the rear.

For In Between Sizes

Top Tip: If a dog is on the cusp of two different sizes, the recommendation is to size down a harness size e.g. a 35kg Labrador would likely wear a medium, and a 52kg Husky would like wear a large - but you’d double check measurements.

Male dogs

For most male dogs, the conventional harness fits in front of the hind legs, behind the penis. The whole penis shown here is further forward of the hind legs. You need about 1-2 inches of space behind the penis in front of the hind legs for the conventional band (the sold belly band to fit)

Otherwise, if your dog’s one of the 20 - 25% who have the tip of their penis starting further back between their legs, he’ll need the U-Band shape.

The U-Band Male Help Em Up harness is here.

This provides an easy opening so they can urinate freely. (see picture - the penis is between or even with the front of the hind legs).

Help ‘Em Up Harness

The Help ‘Em Up Harness is a unique full-body lifting device that assists owners with aging dogs to remain active when arthritis, hip dysplasia, muscle loss, or surgical repair impairs a pet’s mobility and physical strength for everyday functions – from getting up off the floor, up and down the stairs, or in and out of cars.

Veterinarians, neurologists, and nurses use the harness for dogs rehabilitating after surgery or recovering from injuries. By placing a handle over the hips and the shoulders, the Help ‘Em Up harness safely lifts from underneath the torso, allowing you to help your dog get up and overcome the daily obstacles of aging and getting around.

Our harness will also help you lift without stress by using the built-in handles, as the Help ‘Em Up harness is designed to distribute weight over the large support surfaces of the chest and hind quarters. Veterinarians, surgeons, nurses, and rehab therapists find our product to be a useful aid in helping their patients be lifted more comfortably post-surgery and rehabilitated more easily.

Can my dog wee wearing the dog harness?

Yes! Neither males or females have problems defecating with the dog harness – as the support straps that come up between their hind legs are held apart by the dogs tail, giving consistent clearance for defecation. Female dogs have no urinating issues for the same reason. Most male dogs can use the conventional harness without issue, as their penis generally will come out in front of the belly band – giving them good clearance to urinate. However, for those male dogs whose penis starts further back, between their hind legs, the tip of their penis may be partially covered by the belly band. For them we have a male version that provides a cutout for penis clearance.

Is my dog lifting harness washable?

Yes, all of our dog lifting harnesses can be machine or hand washed – but we recommend air drying. Dryers tend to dry out the neoprene over time. We do not recommend the use of bleach or other harsh detergents but mild soaps work great. Urine odor can be a problem so try to clean regularly and white vinegar and water in a 1 to 3 percentage works pretty well to cut the smell. There are also commercial cleaners available that can help to cut odor. Ask your favourite pet supplier for recommendations.

How long can I leave the Help ’Em Up harness on my dog?

It can be worn for extended periods; however, we suggest that you give your dog breaks from wearing it. Let them sleep without it if possible or if you have a dog that needs a potty trip at 3am, take it off after they return. Also, watch for them chewing on it when left alone. If you are leaving it on for extended periods, please check for hot spots and overheating as it can become uncomfortable for your dog if left on for too long a time.

Customer Reviews

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Maria Bertone
Happy with the purchase, but...what's that thing in the middle?

It's very useful. Fits a bit large. We purchased a lot of different harnesses after my dog suffered an ANNPE and his hind legs were paralized. As we have to lift his back, this harness is really great, provided the right level of support for him and for us. But there's something rigid in the middle that keeps his legs spread out and ...maybe shouldn't be there. Would be good to know if it can be removed. Other than that it's great

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Kerry Wood
Could be better

I have found the straps that go under the belly towards the back end rub and leave red welts very quickly. This could easily be prevented with padding given at time of manufacturing. I find the front end almost strangles my dog when I hold her up in the harness and again the straps underneath cause soreness very quickly. My dog is a Sprocker and currently paralysed after c4 disc burst. She has been operated on. I bought this harness to help get her outside for a wee. As she is paralysed the harness is on for literally 5 mins, no actual “supportive” walking, just to and from the garden and she is already sore. I would not recommend this product but also have not found an alternative yet either.

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Lynn Richards
Excellent

My Poppy has just had TPLO surgery. I bought this harness to help navigate the stairs where I live and it has been a godsend. It is a bit pricy compared to some, however, with all the adjustments it fits her perfectly and I feel confident to lift her while going up and down the stairs. So glad I bought this it has helped us so much and well worth paying that bit extra.

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Claire Storey
Really great

Getting it on Woody was quite a challenge for a grumpy slightly sensitive dachshund but he seems more confident when he has it on - and the best thing is I can lift his back legs for him as he slowly recovers from spinal surgery. Customer service is great thank you.

Claire Storey review photo
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Barbara O'Sullivan
Helping Maisie

Great harness for my newly disabled boxer. Easy to fit. Helps support her paralysed rear limb & also easy for me to support her without hurting my back/shoulders. Helps get her in the car more easily.

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