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SteadyLift

Senior & Large-Dog Support Harness

Help your dog up, without dead-lifting them.

Front and rear support that actually stays on.

  • Lift at your height, not with your back.
  • Holds the front AND rear, so it won't slide off.
  • Potty-safe, male dogs included.
  • Detaches into an everyday walking harness.
  • So Comfortable, they sleep with it!
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Because the next time their legs give out, you want to be ready, not scrambling.

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  • Lifts front + rear at once
  • No more throwing out your back
  • Potty-safe, males too
  • 4 grab handles
  • Converts to an everyday harness
  • Machine washable
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Their back legs didn't quit. They lost their grip on the ground.

Senior Labrador stuck on the floor, back legs splayed

Their back feet cross or slide out from under them. One day they try to stand and just can't.

  • You end up lifting them, into the yard, up the steps, into the car, over and over, until your own back is part of the problem too.
  • This is a mechanical problem, and it shows up at specific moments: getting up, going potty, stairs, the car.
  • At each one, their back end loses the strength to hold itself steady. That is a moment you can support.
  • You are not trying to make them young again. You are trying to get them through the next few seconds without either of you going down.

Being gentler and more careful doesn't fix it, because the problem isn't you. It's that they have nothing holding them steady at the exact second their legs give out.

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Harness lifting a senior dog evenly from the front and rear

The reason the sling keeps sliding off isn't the dog. It only holds one end.

Most support gear only holds the back end. A towel, a basic sling, a rear-only strap.

  • The second they shift their weight, there is nothing holding the front, so the whole thing migrates backward and slides off.
  • Two lift straps clip on, one at the front, one at the rear, and join at a single handle.
  • When you lift, their weight is shared across their whole body instead of yanked up from one end, so the harness stays seated exactly where you put it and they are supported evenly.
  • When they lean, pull, or step, nothing migrates backward.

Lift from the front and the rear at once, and it stays on. That is the whole game.

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Owner lifting a senior dog onto the couch with the harness handle

Lift your dog with the harness, not your back.

If you have ever thought "I'm not strong enough to keep doing this," that is not a you problem either. Lifting a 70 or 90 pound dog by bending over and hauling up their back end is a losing position for anyone.

  • SteadyLift puts a handle at your height.
  • You stand, you grip, and the harness gives you the leverage, so you guide them up instead of dead-lifting them.
  • A smaller person can get a big dog up without wrecking their back.
  • There is a close-control handle near their body too, for stairs and tight moments when you need them right next to you.
Save your back →

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Senior Labrador supported by a gray towel in a bathroom

Potty time doesn't have to be a mess.

Your dog needs support several times a day just to go to the bathroom, and a lot of gear either soaks through or gets in the way. For male dogs it is worse.

  • SteadyLift keeps the path clear.
  • They can squat or lift and relieve themselves with the harness on, male dogs included, without soaking it.
  • Support when they need it, out of the way when they don't.
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The harness as an everyday walking harness with the rear section removed

One harness. Two jobs.

Most lift harnesses do one thing. The day your dog is steady enough for a slow walk, they're overkill, so they come off and live in a closet.

  • Pull off the rear leg section and the lift straps, clip a leash to the ring, and it's a normal padded walking harness.
  • A lift rig on the hard days. An everyday harness on the good ones.
  • One thing you keep on your dog, not two you keep swapping.
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Boxer wearing the support harness for lifting and walking

A towel works. Right up until it bunches, soaks, and drops them halfway up.

People reach for a towel or a cheap rear sling because it is there and it is free. It gives a little lift for a second.

  • Then it bunches, it slides, the dog walks out of it, and you are back to hauling them up by hand.
  • SteadyLift: Lifts from the front and rear at once, so it stays put when they shift. Owner-height handle for leverage.
  • Clears the bathroom. Rear detaches for everyday walks.
  • Towel / rear-only sling: Holds the back only, slides off the second they move, no leverage for you, soaks during potty, single use.

The point is not that a towel is useless. It is that it fails at the exact moment you need it to hold. SteadyLift is built to hold right there.

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Owners who were exactly where you are now.

Harness review photo from Jerrett W.

Saved our backs when she couldn't walk overnight

“Our girl got vestibular disease and overnight couldn’t walk. We need to carry our 90 lb GSD outside to pee. We are not spring chickens anymore and without this product it would have been impossible.”

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This product was a god send for us. Our girl got vestibular disease and overnight couldn’t walk. We need to carry our 90 lb GSD outside to pee. We are not spring chickens anymore and without this product it would have been impossible. She is still wobbly and needs help especially on stairs and the handles are still very helpful in steading her quickly. We tried two others one did not help and another similar to this product was too small and too much material. This one is more open but still gives the support needed. We thank you for this product it’s literally saved our backs.

Jerrett W.

Harness review photo from Hugo A.

Two herniated discs, and I can still do the backyard steps

“I love that there are 3 handles (shoulders, mid back, hips). I also have 2 herniated discs so carrying him up and down our backyard steps was not an option. This harness is highly adjustable and the back piece is removable. I have also washed it and it held up well.”

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This harness was vital to the recovery of my dog, Carl (70 lbs). Carl had double TPLO surgery and required little to no weight bearing for 4 weeks. We are currently on week 3 and this harness has been amazing. I love that there are 3 handles (shoulders, mid back, hips). I also have 2 herniated discs so carrying him up and down our backyard steps was not an option. This harness is highly adjustable and the back piece is removable. I have also washed it and it held up well. Once you read the instructions on how to put the harness on, it is super easy and comfortable.

Hugo A.

Barbara’s golden retriever standing in the support harness beside a glass door

He couldn't get up at all. This got him up.

“This harness is great. My golden was suddenly struck with FCE and lost power in one of his rear legs. This, on top of having partial loss of mobility in the opposite front leg made it impossible for him to get up. The harness allowed us to get him up. it is adjustable so it fits well. It is super sturdy. He has regained most of his mobility, but we still use it to lift him in and out of our car for rehab.”

Barbara

Declan’s Labrador-setter mix wearing the support harness indoors

On bad days he won't do the SUV or the stairs. Now I just lift him in.

“My dog is a large labrador-setter mix and he just turned 12. In general he’s in good health but when it’s cold it’s clear that his back hips are giving him problems. On cold days he refuses to jump into the back of our SUV or walk up stairs.”

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My dog is a large labrador-setter mix and he just turned 12. In general he’s in good health but when it’s cold it’s clear that his back hips are giving him problems. On cold days he refuses to jump into the back of our SUV or walk up stairs. I’ve have a ramp for the car but sometimes it takes him a while to willingly walk up the ramp (he’s getting stubborn in his old age). On those occasions I end up having to lift him. To make lifting him easier I ordered this harness. The harness fits him well. I ordered large and it pretty much fitted perfectly straight away. There are lots of buckles and I was able to make the small adjustments I needed to make. The only part that seemed loose were the straps that go around the legs. I’ve left them loose and it doesn't impact his mobility and movement yet I’m still able to lift him into the car without any sign that he's in pain or discomfort from the straps. This harness is perfect for my dog and is allowing him to continue the life he’s had for the last 12 years.

Declan

Mariela V.’s dog wearing the support harness outdoors in the yard

A C4-C5 fracture left him unable to walk. This helped him move again.

“This device has been the best product I got for my dog, he suffered a C4-C5 fracture and he wasn’t able to walk. This brace or harness has helped him and us to aid him to move around. I recommend it if your dog needs help to walk again.”

Mariela V.

Kat M.’s photo of the harness sections and lift straps on a wooden floor

Front and back clip together, three handles, and it helped her heal

“I am so impressed with this dog lift harness. It is extremely well made. It has a front and a back half that can clip together. As I got this for a dog who unfortunately had one of her hind legs amputated we only used the front half.”

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I am so impressed with this dog lift harness. It is extremely well made. It has a front and a back half that can clip together. As I got this for a dog who unfortunately had one of her hind legs amputated we only used the front half. She also broke her front leg on the same side which she to have an operation to set it for a second time so the poor girl was having a tough time. But immediately after the surgery she was able to put some weight on that front leg again. This harness was instrumental in helping her get around while her front leg heals. The harness is well padded. It has three handles on the front half of the harness which really helps to lift her. There is also a longer strap that connects with metal clips to the front and back of the harness. She is a medium/large dog (probably a pit bull/hound mix) and it fit her perfectly in the chest. It is a bit roomy at her ribs/belly but as she is still healing she will probably be putting on some weight. Please see my photos. I put a measuring tape in many of the photo for size reference.

Kat M.

You can't go wrong

“I think this harness is perfect. Everything about it is well thought out, and very well made. The number of handles and their placement, the 4 point shoulder strap, the rear hip support which you can use or not use, as needed. Quality materials, from the stitching, to the outer fabric, the mounting points, the padded underside of the panels, the solid clips, the reflective bits, the Velcro name tags...you can't go wrong.”

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I think this harness is perfect. Everything about it is well thought out, and very well made. The number of handles and their placement, the 4 point shoulder strap, the rear hip support which you can use or not use, as needed. Quality materials, from the stitching, to the outer fabric, the mounting points, the padded underside of the panels, the solid clips, the reflective bits, the Velcro name tags...you can't go wrong.

As a senior dog owner, (12.5yr 90lb lab/gsd), he's still active, but his back legs have his getting up a littler slower over time. He collapsed recently on a walk, when he pulled on his leash and that shifted all that force to his hind legs. He strained something and was unable to weight bare for a day. Had to leave him there and jog back to get my car and lift him into the back seat. It was scary. We though he may never be able to mobilize again. Thankfully, he's a strong boy, but I wanted to get a harness like this immediately. With the rear leg/hip support, I can vigilantly walk him, and if there is something that is going to make him pinged, I can hold that rear end up by the handle (of which there are 4, very well placed), and keep him from injuring himself again. And it's also perfect for being able to quickly lift him into my car, which its height had become to difficult/stressful to take him places. He's still fine with stairs, and otherwise very healthy. But if there is a time where he may have difficulty with stairs, but is still mobile and happy on his own, I know I can use this harness with the "luggage" strap, 4 point and handles to carry him up. (Also useful for dogs to trim their nails and keep them in "air jail" lol.

Anyway. Worth every penny. It's not going to tear or break on you. It's the best design out there in my opinion, and I spent some considerable time looking at many options. I want the best for my sweet 'old boy, he deserves it, and I feel confident that I have provided that with this harness.

Stephen A.

Vet-approved, less than half the price of the "specialized" one

“This is a perfect harness!!! My poor Doberman was recently diagnosed with Wobblers, and the "specialized harness" in his size was $241.99 (this was the brochure my vet clinic gave me). When I bought this harness for less than 1/2 the cost my rehab vet said it was perfect. I love it. 💙💙💙”

Leah G.

A vet tech of 25 years, and the specialists were impressed

“Better than I expected and I even impressed the specialists at the referral center. Not big on doing product reviews but this harness was a real godsend when my dog’s surgery had some complications. As a vet tech of over 25 years, i find it challenging to find equipment that do what the company advertises. Both times I went to appointments at the referral center and the techs and vets were buzzing about it, super impressed how effective it was and “where did you get it?!?”.”

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Better than I expected and I even impressed the specialists at the referral center. Not big on doing product reviews but this harness was a real godsend when my dog’s surgery had some complications. As a vet tech of over 25 years, i find it challenging to find equipment that do what the company advertises. Both times I went to appointments at the referral center and the techs and vets were buzzing about it, super impressed how effective it was and “where did you get it?!?”. some drawbacks is that it’s not easy putting it toguether but once assembled, absolutely worth the money. I use different sections at different times and each section does what it needs to do.

to be clear, my dog had a TPLO surgery and herniated a disk so yeah, he’s walking but he was falling everywhere including stairs. to the person having issues adjusting the straps, you possibly have the wrong size. As for comfort, my dog sleeps in it all day until night, it’s better than falling. The specialist told me to keep it on at all times.

C. Desnoyers

“My 13 year old doberman had a stroke 3 days ago and this has helped me safely lift her on to the bed or into the car. And even safely walk down stairs.”

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It took some adjustment but once it fits it's a godsend! My 13 year old doberman had a stroke 3 days ago and this has helped me safely lift her on to the bed or into the car. And even safely walk down stairs. Highly recommend if you have an older dog or an injured dog. Huge peace of mind for both her and I. I've only had it for 2 full days but it seems very durable so far. She's 65 lbs and I can lift her with no problem. Definitely worth it in my opinion.

Jeanette

145 lb dog, on bed rest, easy to lift and guide

“This harness is an absolute lifesaver. My 145 lb dog had knee surgery and is on bed rest for 8 weeks with no weight allowed on it. This harness makes it so easy with multiple handles to lift and guide him. It's pricey but so worth every penny.”

Stephanie

“we were able to support him on any area of his body that needed it most because of all the options for hooking him in.”

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This thing was a LIFESAVER when our pup tore his ACL. he is an overweight beagle and this harness worked amazing for him. we were able to support him on any area of his body that needed it most because of all the options for hooking him in. And the chest part of the harness is comfortable enough for him to sleep in too! Which is a major plus because it makes it easier to support him as he gets out of bed in the morning as opposed to holding him up and trying to get in on him. Thank you so much for making this!

David Shaffer

“I have several back issues, so lifting a dead-weight 70lb dog multiple times a day to go outside simply wasn’t working for me. This harness has made our lives easier while he is healing up.”

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An absolute life (and back) saver! Our 70lb 13 year old shepherd/husky/I-don’t-know-what-else mutt mix (truly the best dog ever) had what we thought was a stroke last Tuesday. Turns out it’s some sort of vestibular disease which affects the left side of the brain. Long story short, he basically has an extreme case of vertigo. He couldn’t even stand up, let alone walk on his own a week ago. I have several back issues, so lifting a dead-weight 70lb dog multiple times a day to go outside simply wasn’t working for me. This harness has made our lives easier while he is healing up. It took a couple of days for him to get used to the harness and for us to get the hang of putting it on him, especially since we didn’t have the luxury of him standing up while we tried to adjust/fit it on him at first, but once we did, even I could carry him by myself. A week later, and now he’s able to walk with assistance. He’s still wobbly, but he’s getting more confident every day that we won’t let him fall over, and even wants to chase the birds and bunnies in the yard again, and a positive attitude is such a huge part of the healing process. It takes 2-3 weeks for older dogs to get better from this, but I know we’ll continue to use this harness for the rest of his life for walks (just in case there is a relapse and because of the arthritis in his back). Thank you so much for making this amazing product!!!! I highly recommend it for your fur-babies struggling with mobility due to age, injury, illness, whatever. Best of wishes to you and your pups!

Ashley

“The back leg straps are great to allow him to go to the bathroom. Worth the money.”

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This harness has been great. We have to go up and down three flights of stairs and my dog is very secure in this harness. It’s also very easy to put on. The back leg straps are great to allow him to go to the bathroom. Worth the money.

C. Lyle

“Surprisingly good alternative to the much more expensive brand name item. Well made and adjustable. Vet was surprised too at its quality. The detachable bum section is great and very helpful if your dog has rear end weakness.”

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Surprisingly good alternative to the much more expensive brand name item. Well made and adjustable. Vet was surprised too at its quality. The detachable bum section is great and very helpful if your dog has rear end weakness. I needed something that would be delivered fast to deal with dog's sudden CFE and this came overnight.

Haze

67 years old, 16 steps a day, and even my wife can carry her up

“I have a nine year Border Collie who unfortunately has rear hip issues! Our living space is upstairs so both our dogs use the stairs several times a day! When she is experiencing discomfort with pain she needs assistance and this harness has been fabulous as she weighs in at about 60lbs, but with the harness all snapped into place it is so easy caring her up; even my wife can do it.”

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I have a nine year Border Collie who unfortunately has rear hip issues! Our living space is upstairs so both our dogs use the stairs several times a day! When she is experiencing discomfort with pain she needs assistance and this harness has been fabulous as she weighs in at about 60lbs, but with the harness all snapped into place it is so easy caring her up; even my wife can do it. The best part of the harness is my dog feels comfortable in it, stands perfectly still until all snaps are attached and walks to the bottom of the steps waiting for her ride up the stairs in her new harness. I know no harm to her or discomfort experienced when harness is properly fitted and attached for any dog! You want to make sure all straps are properly adjusted so not too tight or to lose! We even keep the harness on during walks as she is comfortable wearing it! I have 16 steps to carry her up and being 67 yrs old you want to make sure neither the dog or you get injured.

Awesome product, and we are thinking of getting another harness for our 12.5 yr old golden retriever as he is starting to show signs of weakness in his legs.

Over all, easy instructions to follow and do pay attention to their size category, because it’s important you get the right size for your pet! Ours being 60lbs we got the large.

Highly recommend product!

Don

Don

80 pounds, can't stand, and I can get him up without hurting either of us

“BUY THIS. I should have bought this way sooner. My baby is 80 pounds and his seizures are trying to take his legs and he cannot stand up or walk and this harness has made it SO easy to assist him to go potty and to pick all 80 pounds of him up without hurting the both of us. It was very easy to put on even with him laying down and unable to stand. We got an XL and it's a little big in some areas but I think a L would have been too small. It's very sturdy and actually kinda heavy, you can tell it's made well. It also comes with really cute Velcro patches which were a nice thoughtful touch. I'm very happy with this and would recommend it.”

LaLa

I could lift my 100 lb dog off the ground in an emergency

“This was an amazing purchase. My dogs old harness fell apart in the wash so I upgraded to this one because he was aging. Honestly, it helped him so much. I could help his back end when he was tired, I could help him into and out of the car. I could actually lift my 100lb dog off the ground in case of emergency which was a huge comfort. The harness didn’t rub or cause hot spots and is well padded. It made his end of life more comfortable and less stressful for both of us. Miss you, sweet boy 🪽”

Lisa

Severe arthritis and hip dysplasia, and the rear support is the key

“Good quality harness for my 13.5 year old Springer Spaniel with severe arthritis and hip dysplasia. He is almost 25kg (tall for his breed) and the medium fits him well. This is a great substitute for the more expensive name brand, though perhaps a bit less padded. The back leg support is especially key and we love all the handle options. This has made walks much easier on him and on my back.”

Gus

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Not every harness actually stays on.

Most rear-only gear holds the back and nothing else. SteadyLift lifts from front and rear, gives you leverage, keeps the bathroom clear, and doubles as an everyday harness.

Full-body harness compared with a towel or rear-only sling
Support that mattersSteadyLiftFull-body harnessTowel / rear-only sling
Lifts from front AND rear at once (stays on when they shift)✓×
Owner-height handle (leverage without dead-lifting)✓×
Close-control handle for stairs✓×
Pee-safe clearance, male dogs included✓×
Converts to an everyday walking harness (2-in-1)✓×
Measured fit, three sizes (M to XL)✓×

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Your questions, answered.

Will it actually stay on, or slide off like the others?

It lifts from the front and the rear at the same time, which is the whole reason the cheap rear-only gear slides off. When your dog shifts, the weight is shared across the harness instead of pulling it backward off them. That is the difference.

I'm not strong. Can I really lift my big dog with this?

That is what the owner-height handle is for. You lift standing up, with the harness doing the work, instead of bending over and hauling the back end. Owners with bad backs get 70 to 90 pound dogs up with it (see Ashley with several back issues, and Hugo with two herniated discs, in the reviews).

I've got a male dog. Won't he just end up peeing on it?

No. The straps leave the path clear, so he can go with it on without soaking it.

Can I use it as a regular harness, or is it only for lifting?

Both. The rear leg section and the lift straps come off, so on the better days you clip a leash to the ring and it's a normal padded walking harness. You're not buying a single-use lift rig.

What size do I get? My dog has lost muscle and seems between sizes.

My dog is big. Will it hold them?

It's built for big dogs. Owners of a 145 lb dog (Stephanie) and a 150 lb Cane Corso (Paula) say it holds fine.

Is it hard to put on?

No. It goes on without a wrestling match, even when they can't stand on their own.

A towel already works for us. Why switch?

If a towel genuinely holds your dog every time and never slides, you don't need this. But most owners find the towel bunches, slides, and drops the dog halfway up, which is why so many go back to hauling by hand. SteadyLift is built to hold at the exact moment the towel lets go.

What if it doesn't work for us?

Send it back inside 30 days for your money back. Because it should hold your dog, or you shouldn't pay for it.

SteadyLift

The next time they can't get up is coming. This time, be ready for it.

Picture it going differently. They go to stand, their back legs slip, and instead of you scrambling to haul them up, you reach for the handle at your height and guide them up in one move. No panic. No hurting your back. No watching them struggle on the floor. That moment is coming either way. The only question is whether you have something in your hand when it does.

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Because the next time their legs give out, you should be the one holding them steady.

How to choose the right size

Use a string and ruler or tape measure.

If your dog is between sizes, we recommend choosing the larger one.

Model name: Belly Bean

Fitting size: LWeight: 28 kg / 62 lb

A
46 cm
B
76 cm
C
50 cm
D
67 cm
Belly Bean wearing the support harness, with A marking neck girth, B chest girth, C back length and D upper thigh

Neck girthAround the base of the neck

Chest girthWidest part, behind the front legs

Back lengthBase of the neck to base of the tail

Upper thighAround the top of the back leg

Match all four measurements. Each measurement is shown in inches and centimetres.
Size Neck girth Chest girth Back length Upper thigh
SelectedA · Neck girth17–20 in43–51 cmB · Chest girth24–29 in60–73 cmC · Back length17–20 in43–50 cmD · Upper thigh18–26 in45–66 cm
SelectedA · Neck girth19–23 in48–58 cmB · Chest girth27–34 in68–86 cmC · Back length19–23 in48–58 cmD · Upper thigh19–28 in48–71 cm
SelectedA · Neck girth23–27 in58–68 cmB · Chest girth32–39 in81–99 cmC · Back length21–27 in53–68 cmD · Upper thigh20–30 in51–76 cm

Please measure all parts of your dog before purchasing.