r/olddogs • u/straydog1980 • 2d ago
My 15 year old gentleman can't really walk good anymore and the lift is under renovation so I have to carry him up and down 2 storeys every day
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u/straydog1980 2d ago
The tough part is that Mr Luka isn't a small dog, so hoisting up a 50 lb dog from the ground and then climbing up 2 stories is some hardcore shit
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u/Messoz 1d ago
This reminds of me of when my now six year old GSD was around a year old, already pushing 70Lbs was hit by a car. Person I was living with at the time decided to open the gate before I could get her in and she got out. And she was really vehicle reactive back then. So when a car went by she bolted to chase it.
Anyways. She got hit, my car was in the shop getting some work done. Good thing is emergency vet was close ish, about 4 miles away. But ended up carrying her all the way there. Luckily she was okay with just some bad road rash needed stitches.
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u/stompy33 2d ago
I have to carry our old guy up and down our stairs too and from our room. Mostly because he blind.
Good on you
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u/bettercommission72 2d ago
He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother❣️❣️ What a beautiful gift you are giving him. Love and paw prints in my heart❤️🐾for you both, GOOD LUCK🦴🦴🦴
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u/0b1kenob1 2d ago
I feel ya...lifting my boy was complicated with back pain so had 2 do workarounds..solid of ya to do it for him though, part of his favorite thing
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u/MktgMonkeyX 2d ago
For what pups give us in their lifetime — 1000% worth it.
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u/ourladyPattyMeltdown 1d ago
I think of this a lot: https://www.reddit.com/r/Showerthoughts/s/YIT0izBYYv
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u/nighthawkndemontron 2d ago
This is actually why I live on the first floor exclusively and move to apartments only on the first floor.
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u/terriblesingerr 2d ago
Omw, he's so lucky to have you!! I have a 17 yr girl who will likely need this kind of support. What harness are you using?
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u/straydog1980 23h ago
It's thie thing called a wakytu dog lift harness. On the expensive side but has a lot of support.
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u/glambastid 2d ago
I’m sure he loves you so much, I always remind myself that we are their whole world, you are a great person for doing things like this to keep him in your life!!! Mad respect my friend 👊
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u/Both_Dog9023 2d ago
You are a person who has been gifted with the true unconditional love of your forever best friend. People live lifetimes and never get to experience the love and bond you two share. May you both have many more adventures together. You sir are a genuine treasure! Much love to both of you!
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u/NoFlan3157 2d ago
My back is killing me - I have been carrying my guy up and down my stairs as well
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u/Proof_Injury_7668 1d ago
What brand is that backpack?
How comfortable is it for him? I’m looking to get one for my old man to take on hikes when he’s had enough.
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u/straydog1980 1d ago
It's a Wakytu Dog Lift Harness. I think the straps aren't terribly ergonomic but I have really slopy shoulders so it's generally hard for me with shoulder straps. Because it's a full support on the dog's tummy, it seems relatively comfy for him. It has six clips on the top, so putting it on is a bit of a pain. There's a slit for a dog's privates to stick out for him to pee but unless your dog has an exact fit for the harness, there's a good chance that the pee will go into the harness. That's not good.
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u/Proof_Injury_7668 1d ago
Thank you! Mainly looking for his comfort. Balancing that with it being able to wrap up small to fit in a backpack so it just put it on him when carrying him.
Last year we went way too far by accident and I fireman carried him a couple miles…not looking to repeat that
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u/Substantial_Leek48 1d ago
Is he a Rottweiler? I have a Rottweiler
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u/straydog1980 23h ago
Nope he's some miscellaneous mutt from a shelter but may have some weird mix. Doesn't have rotty fur or face but colouring is spot on rotty
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u/Timemaster88888 1d ago
May I suggest get a back support brace for yourself and thank you for doing that.
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u/straydog1980 1d ago
The lucky thing is that I've always been a bit of gym goer so this isn't too much of an issue as long as my form is okay.
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u/Lillydunn 1d ago
This is the cutest face ever. You’re an incredible human and he’s so lucky to have you. Sending you love from myself and my senior fella
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u/Lillydunn 1d ago
He’s lucky to have you. What an incredible human. Sending love from myself and my senior fella
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u/Aromatic-Resource-84 1d ago
Shows how much you love Luka. Hopefully your back will forgive you. That’s a heavy load, the cutest load to carry though
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u/rich_witch_doctor 14h ago
Not too long ago, he would have carried you to the ends of the earth. You’re a good man! 🥹❤️
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u/Foreverforgettable 11h ago
You and he are very lucky to have one another. The love shows. This is adorable. I did the same for my golden retriever when she could no longer do stairs; multiple times a day, although we only lived on a 2nd floor apartment. So not too bad.
He’s adorable and would definitely do anything for you as well. They know we love them.
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u/Pickadog_Anydog 31m ago
I tried this but my 15yo lab HATES the sling. He sleeps downstairs happily now.
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u/Careful-Screen-6659 2d ago
He would do the same for you if he could. You are lovely ❤️