Dog harnesses created specifically to meet the needs of Tripawd dogs don’t exist yet, but companies are getting closer as Tripawd Awareness grows. EzyDog’s Tripawd Convert Harness is one that fits front and rear leg amputee dogs better than most.
IMPORTANT UPDATE about Front-leg amputee dogs: As of 2019, the Flagline Harness is now our best harness for front-leg amputee dogs. The Convert is still a great walking harness for many Tripawds, but no harness is 100% perfect on an amputee. Many have a tendency to rotate because there is no second front leg to keep it in place. Proper sizing and fitting is important with any harness but especially the Convert. Always measure carefully before ordering. Contact us with any questions.
Tripawd Nicky is a Convert Fan
As you can see, the EzyDog Convert Harness straps don’t require both front legs to keep the harness steady. Nicky’s mom, Michaela Walker, recently wrote to tell us why she chose the Convert harness for her front leg amputee.
“Having tried other harnesses I ordered this one with some hope. When it arrived I was surprised how light weight it is yet strong.
I easily adjusted the chest piece which is Velcro and then slipped that over his head. A small adjustment to the waist band then clicked it into the solid click buckle.
It is so simple to use. I put on the lead and Nicky immediately got excited we were off for a walk. I was able to run him by my scooter and the harness stayed safe and secure. He was able to move freely and finally had no pressure on his neck from his collar.
I released him to run with his harness on and he could run freely without the harness slipping. This is the first time this has happened, being a front leg amputee he has no stump to anchor most harnesses to. There is a good handle on the harness to offer support if he should need it, at present it is not.
I am delighted with the Convert and would recommend it. The good thing also is that it does not rub him or leave bald areas so he can keep his good looks!”
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Hi there,
Does this harness work for right, rear leg tripawds? I just rescued a JRT/Rat Terrier X, who had his right rear leg amputated. He weighs 10 lbs and I want a harness for walking. If not, can you recommend one. I live in the Northwest Territories (Yellowknife).
Also, you have life jackets I noticed…as Lego is a rear leg tripawd, wouldn’t a normal life jacket suffice?
Thanks
Shawn
Hi Shawn,
Good for you for adopting Lego! Thank you for giving him a loving home. Yes, the Convert can absolutely work for rear leg Tripawds, as shown in our original Convert Tripawd harness review. That dog is our Wyatt, it works great on him, as does the K9 Float Coat by Ruff Wear. That’s our Wyatt there too!
Some people with very small dogs have reported that the Convert is too stiff for their small frames. In that case, we recommend the Web Master. Let us know if you have any other questions, we’re happy to help!
Hi Jerry,
Thank you for the reply.
I am considering ordering a ‘Web Master’ harness and I want to ship it to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada but, noticed on your website it says this…
“No international orders – Ruff Wear does not ship orders outside the U.S”?
Can I get one shipped to me in the north and can I pay using Visa without Pay Pal off of this website?
Also, what is the deal with other fees (border crossing fees)? How would I arrange payment for that? Would they call me once it gets there and request payment via Visa?
Lego has a 16-1/2″ – 17″ girth which, is showing as an XXS? Is this going to be the right size for him? I don’t want him peeing on it ‘;0(
Also, I need to consider that I may put it on outside of his parka in winter. It gets really cold and we have a long winter (October to April). Basically, it needs to fit him with/without a parka.
Sorry for all the questions but, I want to make sure this is the right size/fit for Lego.
Thanks; appreciate your help
Shawn
Hi, we have one of the tripawd harnesses for our little JRT with a front leg missing but our trainer wants us to find a front clip. Do you currently make any front clip harnesses
Thanks for asking Kristy! We don’t “make” any harnesses. You can find all our recommended support harnesses on the Shop page.
Hi,
I just adopted a 1 yr old female doberman with a severly deformed front leg. We are not going to amputate at this time as she is able to use it for certain things other than walking. Would this harness work for her? Thanks
Thanks for asking Scott, most likely yes! Please read about which harness is best for your dog to help you decide. Here is another: which-harness-is-right-for-my-dog
My 5 year old, 7 lb Yorkie-Poo, Zoe, is a recent amputee (front right leg). She normally wears an XXS harness. Is there anything available that would fit her? Girth is 14-15″
Thanks for asking Denise! For such small dogs we recommend the Ruffwear Front Range Harness.
Hi do you know of any place that makes a prosthetic leg for front leg with your harness?
Great question Liz. No, we don’t know of any manufacturer that does that. Does your dog have a long stump? If so s/he may be a good candidate for a Tripawd. If not, then a prosthetic limb probably wouldn’t work. Please review our information about prosthetic legs for dogs for details.
I tried the Convert harness for my front leg tripawd poodle. He weighs 15 kg and has a narrow, deep chest. The Convert slid right round after about 10 steps. So disappointed I had to return it. The Ruffwear Float Coat is great on him but not for in the house. I have moved to a house with stairs and need to lift him up and down. Any suggestions please?
Have you tried the Webmaster or the Front Range Harness Jane? They both work really well with most smaller dogs. Although it is trickier to get a good harness fit on a front-leg Tripawd, those are the ones we’ve found work with the majority. Hopefullly it will work for your pup too.
I’ve a front right leg amputee (5 weeks now) and already had the Ruffwear Frint harness and it just slips over, so co okeyely useless as it lacks the ‘arm pit’ to hold it in place.
It makes it difficult and dangerous as you can’t do any control in the leash as it’s on the other side of the dogs body and catches when try to pull it round. If you do, then you end up almost pulling your dog over.
I thought of the Webmaster but again, it only adds a ‘girth’ strap so still slips around.
I have pictures if want to see how it slips?
Robert it sounds like you didn’t get the right size. Make sure you measure correctly and double check the sizing. All harnesses will slip just a bit on front-leggers but the ones we carry slip the least out of all. I’m not sure what you mean by “frint” harness though.
I have this harness for my dog missing her front right leg. Because of that, the harness tends to twist to the right, it hardly stays center. Is there a way to prevent this?
Hi Alissa. Check out our recent post about adjusting the Convert harness. Do keep in mind that all harnesses will rotate to some extent on a front-leg amputee, however it shouldn’t fall over completely. Let us know if this helps!
Hi I need a coat/jacket/vest for my newly right front leg amputee boxer during the cold weather. Any suggestions of where to find one without the holes for the front right leg?
Find all recommended winter apparel for Tripawds here.
We have found no dog sweaters or coats specifically designed for amputee dogs, but once you are certain the item fits, you could sew up the hole for the missing leg if desired (as doing so will void the warranty). With both the Climate Changer and Cloud Chaser, the sleeve can just be tucked in.
Hi question…
I have a front left leg amputee I’m looking for a harness. He is a Saluki (shaped like a greyhound) so his chest cavity is a different proportion than the standard dog. Will this harness still fit him comfortably?
Various customers have purchased the Convert as a walking harness for Greyhounds and other barrel-chested dogs. For the most popular all purpose support harness, consider the Web Master Plus Brush Guard attachment.
Hi,
I have just bought this harness and tried it out for a few walks. The problem I have had isn’t so much my dog pulling but sometimes when I need to pull my dog, her head pops out or the harness changes positions alot. Is this because my front strap isn’t right enough?
Hi Ben. If you pull on anything hard enough it will not work as expected. However, this could also be due to the straps needing some adjusting. Have you seen this post about dog harness sizing?
Oops forgot to mention for the above comment. My dog is a front leg amputee.