CHOOSING A HARNESS

The Help 'Em Up Harness is a full body lifting device, consisting of a front and a back. The back portion is known as our patented "Hip Lift".

WHEN CHOOSING A HARNESS, YOU WILL NEED TO

1. Choose a size

2. Choose a "Hip Lift" style

HELP 'EM UP DOG HARNESS SIZING CHART

In most cases, your dog’s total weight will be enough to determine the size they need.

The Help ‘Em Up Harness is available in five sizes. Each size is adjustable in 11 places to help you meet the unique characteristics of your dog.

	Neck	Chest	Waist	Weight
X-Small	6"-26" 15-66cm	10"-27" 25-69cm	10"-22" 25-56cm	4.5kg - 12kg
Small	7"-23" 18-58cm	10"-38" 25-97cm	14"-30" 36-76cm	12kg - 21kg
Medium	14"-36" 36-91cm	16"-44" 41-112cm	20"-43" 51-109cm	21kg - 36kg
Large	20"-32" 51-81cm	20"-64" 51-163cm	22"-47" 56-119cm	36kg - 57kg
X-Large	18"-38" 46-97cm	30"-69" 76-175cm	26"-56" 66-142cm	57kg - 102kg

If your dog’s weight is on the cusp of two sizes, we recommend sizing down.

The Conventional Hip Lift

THE BEST FIT FOR ALL FEMALES AND MOST MALES

The conventional version of the Help ‘Em Up harness has a padded belly band and works great for all female dogs and 80% of male dogs.

The Conventional has two sturdy fasteners on each side for easy centering, an ergonomically designed belly band to fit under the pelvis, and neoprene-wrapped support straps to prevent chafing.

Male dogs whose penis is visible forward of their hind legs can wear the conventional hip lift, allowing them to urinate freely. We recommend this version for 90% of male dogs.

Assessing Your Dog

The whole penis shown here is forward of the hind legs - This dog will need the Conventional Hip Lift. In general, if any of the penis is visible in front of the hind legs when looking from a side view, the Conventional Hip Lift is the recommended style

The belly band should be positioned under the pelvic plate, to provide support for the hips and spine.

The U-Band Hip Lift

FOR MALE DOGS WHOSE PENIS IS LOCATED FARTHER BACK.

The U-shaped opening in the belly band provides clearance for those male dogs who may be prevented from urinating freely by the Conventional hip lift . These dogs have a penis that is located further back between their hind legs or the tip of the penis is even, or just slightly forward of their hind legs. The U-shaped opening helps them to urinate freely.

Assessing Your Dog

On 20% of male dogs, the tip of their penis starts farther back between their legs. The U-band shape provides an easy opening so they can urinate freely.The penis shown here is between or in-line with the front of hind legs. This dog will need the U-Band Hip Lift.

The aluminum armature used to create this opening is lightweight, ergonomically designed and padded so it provides easy clearance for urinating and is comfortable for male dogs when they are going about their daily activities.