Merlin Dog Sling for Back Legs, Padded Handle, 4 Sizes for 20–77 lb
Merlin Dog Sling for Back Legs, Padded Handle, 4 Sizes for 20–77 lb
4.7 (7 reviews)Dog Sling for Back Legs – 4 Sizes, 20–77 lb
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- Weight range
- 20 lb to 77 lb
- Front of the dog
- Left completely free
Who it fits
Dogs 20–77 lb whose hips give out but whose front end is still strong. Measure the waist closest to the hips: S 16–18 in, M 18–21 in, L 20–24 in, XL 24–30 in.
Free tracked delivery
In stock
Arrives in 6–15 business days
- OrderedToday
- ShipsIn 1–3 days
- Delivered6–15 days
About this item
- Leaves the front free He still walks — you are just taking the weight off his hips.
- Soft brushed knit Bound edges rather than raw webbing, which is the usual cause of rubbing.
- Fits in a coat pocket Light enough to leave on between yard trips.
- Ships in 1–3 business days, free and tracked.
- Five-year warranty on frames and hardware, one year on covers and foam.
- 30-day returns, and we never charge a restocking fee.
- Damaged or wrong? We pay the return shipping, not you.
- A person answers email inside 12 hours, seven days a week.
Specifications
- Sizes
- S 16 to 18 in, M 18 to 21 in, L 20 to 24 in, XL 24 to 30 in (waist closest to the hips)
- Weight range
- 20 lb to 77 lb
- Panel
- Soft brushed knit with bound edges
- Support
- Two loops around the hind legs, and a detachable padded handle
- Front of the dog
- Left completely free
- Toileting
- Yes: the sling sits clear of the tail and the underside
- Stairs
- Yes; go down slowly and let him set the pace
Getting your dog to use it
- Measure the waist by the hipsTake the larger size if you are between two.
- Check the skinLook inside the leg loops after the first few days, especially on a thin-coated dog.
- Use it on stairsGo down slowly and let him set the pace. Take the weight; do not pull him forward.
Warranty
- Frames & hardware
- 5 years from delivery
- Covers, foam & fabric
- 1 year from delivery
Covers manufacturing faults — a weld, a hinge, a frame that fails in normal use, a seam or a zip that goes. We repair it, send the part, or replace the piece.
It doesn't cover chewing, scratching, damage from misuse, or anything loaded past its stated weight limit. Nor does it cover normal wear: sisal fraying is the post doing its job, and carpet treads mat down with use.
Email support@lulil.com with your order number and a photo. Full terms: our warranty.
Shipping & returns
Ships in 1-3 days from our US warehouse, then 5-12 days in transit. Free tracked delivery on every order.
Free tracked shipping on every US order, no minimum. Orders placed after 5:00pm ET start the next business day. We ship within the United States only.
Returns within 30 days of delivery, unused and in the original packaging with everything it came with. There is no restocking fee. If it turns up damaged, faulty or simply the wrong thing, we pay the return shipping.
Anything at all: support@lulil.com.
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A hand under the back end
Most dogs who lose their back legs lose them slowly. The front end stays strong and willing; it is the hips that stop starting.
Fitting it
Measure the waist by the hips.
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Measure the waist by the hips
Take the larger size if you are between two.
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Check the skin
Look inside the leg loops after the first few days, especially on a thin-coated dog.
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Use it on stairs
Go down slowly and let him set the pace. Take the weight; do not pull him forward.
Rear sling, full harness, or lifting
Why only the back end.
| Merlin | Harrier | Lifting by hand | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supports | The back end | The whole body | Nothing |
| Front legs | Left free | Held | Not applicable |
| A dog who can walk but whose hips give out | The right one | More than he needs | Not applicable |
| Putting it on | Light and quick | More to fasten | Not applicable |
| Lifting him into a car | No | Yes, with your legs | Hard on your back |
About Merlin Dog Sling for Back Legs, Padded Handle, 4 Sizes for 20–77 lb
Most dogs who lose their back legs lose them slowly. The front end stays strong and willing; it is the hips that stop starting. Those dogs do not need carrying. They need a hand under the back end for the first few steps, and again at the curb, and again at the back door. A dog sling for back legs does exactly that.
Merlin is that and nothing more. A soft knit panel sits over the hips, two loops pass around the hind legs, and a detachable padded handle lets you take as much or as little of his weight as he needs that day. The front of the dog is left completely free, so he still walks. He is just not doing all of it alone.
It is light enough to leave on between yard trips and small enough to go in a coat pocket. Four sizes, from a 20 lb terrier to a 77 lb shepherd.
Why Merlin works for dogs whose hips give out
- Supports the back end onlythe right amount of help for a dog who can walk but cannot get started.
- Front of the dog left freehe still does the walking with his own front legs.
- Detachable padded handletake as much or as little weight as he needs that day.
- Soft brushed knit panel with bound edgesnot raw webbing, which is the usual cause of rubbing.
- Sits clear of the tail and undersidehe can relieve himself with it on.
- Four sizes, 20 to 77 lbfrom a terrier to a shepherd.
- Light and quick to put onsmall enough for a coat pocket, and works on stairs.
Specifications
| Sizes | S 16 to 18 in, M 18 to 21 in, L 20 to 24 in, XL 24 to 30 in (waist closest to the hips) |
| Weight range | 20 lb to 77 lb |
| Panel | Soft brushed knit with bound edges |
| Support | Two loops around the hind legs, and a detachable padded handle |
| Front of the dog | Left completely free |
| Bathroom breaks | Yes: the sling sits clear of the tail and the underside |
| Stairs | Yes; go down slowly and let him set the pace |
Which size, and which dogs it is not for
Measure the waist closest to the hips. S fits 16 to 18 inches (20 to 28 lb), M 18 to 21 inches (28 to 39 lb), L 20 to 24 inches (39 to 55 lb), XL 24 to 30 inches (55 to 77 lb). If you are between sizes, take the larger. It supports the back end only, so if the front legs are weak too, or you need to lift him bodily into a car, you want the full-body Harrier harness instead.
Questions about a dog sling for back legs
How is a rear sling different from a full-body harness?
This supports the back end only. If your dog's front legs are also weak, or you need to lift him bodily into a car, you want the full-body harness instead. If he can walk but his hips give out, this is the right one and it is far less to put on.
Which size do I order?
Measure the waist closest to the hips. S fits 16 to 18 inches (20 to 28 lb), M 18 to 21 inches (28 to 39 lb), L 20 to 24 inches (39 to 55 lb), XL 24 to 30 inches (55 to 77 lb). If you are between sizes, take the larger.
Will it rub?
The panel is a soft brushed knit with bound edges rather than raw webbing, which is the usual culprit. Check the skin inside the leg loops after the first few days, especially on a thin-coated dog.
Can he go to the bathroom in it?
Yes. The sling sits clear of the tail and the underside.
Can I use it on stairs?
Yes, and it is one of the places it earns its keep. Go down slowly and let him set the pace. Take the weight, do not pull him forward.
What is the shipping and return policy?
Free tracked shipping on every US order. Orders ship within 1–3 business days and arrive 6–15 business days door to door. US only. Returns within 30 days of delivery, unused and in the original packaging. If it arrives damaged or is not what you ordered, we cover the return shipping.
Shipping & returns
Free tracked shipping on every US order; orders ship in 1–3 business days and arrive 6–15 business days door to door, US only. Returns within 30 days of delivery, unused and in the original packaging, and if it arrives damaged or is the wrong item we cover the return shipping.
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