LiftMyDog · SecureStep Sling
Their back legs gave out. Their spirit didn't.
The rear-support sling that won't slide off your dog's hips.
Less than a single vet visit - and a fraction of a $140+ full-body rig. The gap between $20 Amazon junk and equipment you'd actually trust under your dog.
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Free shipping · Free size exchange · 60-day money-back Fit Promise
Forward-anchor system
On in ~10 seconds
Pee & poop-friendly
Machine washable
In stock · Ships free · Most owners choose M for medium-to-large breeds
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The Fit Promise. Measure with our guide and order with confidence. If the size is off, we exchange it free. If it's not right for your dog, send it back within 60 days for your money back.
If you're already here, you know the feeling
It isn't a death sentence. It's a handle problem.
Their back legs won't cooperate anymore. You're half-carrying 80, 100, 130 pounds of dog to the yard - and you're scared of the day you can't.
A weak rear end feels like the beginning of the end. But for most dogs it isn't about the legs giving up - it's that there's no safe, dignified way to get the back half of them standing. That's a solvable equipment problem. The right rear-support sling lets your dog stand, walk to their spot, and toilet on their own again - and saves your back doing it.
You don't need to lift your dog with a towel and pray. You need something built for the exact shape of their hips, that stays where you put it.
Get fit right the first time
Two measurements, and you've nailed it.
Fit is the one thing owners worry about most, and it comes down to measurements more than weight. Grab a soft tape measure and check two things: your dog's waistline (just in front of the back legs) and thigh.
| Size | Thigh | Waistline | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 13–18 in (34–46 cm) | 14–19 in (35–48 cm) | 22–38 lb |
| M | 17–22 in (44–56 cm) | 18–26 in (45–65 cm) | 33–71 lb |
| L | 21–27 in (54–70 cm) | 23–33 in (60–85 cm) | 66–100 lb |
Between two sizes? Size up - there's a fully adjustable strap, and a roomier cradle is always more comfortable than a tight one. If your measurements point to different sizes, go by the waistline. Still unsure? Message us your dog's measurements and we'll confirm.
For big dogs
Over 100 lb? You're still covered.
The weight column stops at 100 lb, but the sling doesn't - it's engineered to support up to 150 lb. For a big dog only two numbers matter: thigh and waist. If they land in the Large range (thigh up to 27 in, waist up to 33 in), the Large will fit and hold them, even at 110, 120, 130, or 140 lb. Got a genuinely broad dog (the widest Mastiffs, Saint Bernards, or Great Danes)? Don't guess - open the full size guide or message us the measurements and we'll tell you honestly before you buy.
Why it works when the others slid off
Built around the one flaw everything else ignores.
You already know the problem: a dog's hips are cone-shaped, so ordinary slings slide backward and down off the narrowest part of their body. Here's what we engineered to beat it.
It anchors forward
An integrated tether clips to the collar or front harness, so the contoured cradle is held against the exact direction it wants to slide. It physically can't ride back off the hips.
It saves your back
One padded handle positioned to keep you upright. Walk beside your dog and lift with a straight back - no bending double, no awkward bear-hugging up the stairs.
Your dog keeps their dignity
A bathroom-friendly cut supports your dog's hips while leaving pee and poop areas clear. Your dog can go to the bathroom standing, outside, with support.
On in 10 seconds
A simple two-step on/off - no engineering degree, no six arms, no maze of buckles. One person can manage it, even with a big dog, even at 75.
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The mechanism, up close
See exactly where it holds: the forward anchor.
Most slings only wrap the belly, so the moment your dog leans forward, gravity walks the whole thing off the back of their hips. Ours doesn't rely on the wrap alone.
A short tether runs from the cradle up to the collar or front harness. The sling is now pulled forward, against the one direction it used to slide, so it simply stays where you put it, step after step.
- Contoured cradle sits on the widest part of the hips
- Forward tether cancels out the backward slide
- Stays level whether your dog is standing, walking, or squatting
Is this right for your dog?
Made for back ends that need backup.
Arthritis & hip dysplasia
Steady support so stiff, aching hips can stand, walk, and rise without buckling.
Degenerative myelopathy (DM)
Keeps a weakening rear end mobile and supported as the disease progresses.
IVDD & spinal injury
Gentle rear lift for Dachshunds, Corgis, and any dog whose back legs have gone wobbly.
CCL / TPLO recovery
Controlled support during the rehab window after cruciate surgery or a torn ligament.
FCE / spinal stroke
Help a dog re-learn to bear weight on a back end that suddenly stopped working.
"Back legs are giving out"
For the senior dog, 10 to 18 years, whose rear half just doesn't hold them up the way it used to.
The honest comparison
You've probably already tried the first three.
| A folded towel | A $20 belly sling | A $140+ full-body rig | LiftMyDog SecureStep | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stays on cone-shaped hips | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Forward-anchor (can't slide back) | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Your dog can pee & poop while wearing it | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Saves your back (one handle) | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| On in ~10 seconds, one person | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Price | - | ~$20 | $140+ | $59.99–$79.99 |
Easier than you'd think
On and adjusted in about ten seconds.
No complicated rigging, no fighting your dog, no second person required.
Slide the cradle under the hips
Lay the contoured cradle under your dog's hindquarters so it sits just in front of the back legs - the strongest, widest part of their body.
Center and snug the strap
Adjust the strap so it sits level and snug - you should be able to slip two fingers underneath. Comfortable, never pinching.
Clip the forward anchor
Clip the integrated tether to your dog's collar or front harness, so the cradle is held against the exact direction it would otherwise slide.
Lift with the handle and go
Take the single padded handle, lift with a straight back, and walk beside your dog. That's it - about ten seconds, start to finish.
What owners of senior dogs tell us
The same relief, again and again.
★★★★★
"He stood up in the grass and peed on his own. I cried. I'd been carrying him to the yard for two weeks."
J Judy, verified buyerAcross this category, owners who finally find a sling that fits and stays put say the same things again and again: that it was worth every penny, that without it they might have had to say goodbye too soon, and that their dog suddenly wants to go out for a walk again instead of lying around the house.
Quick questions, honest answers
Everything you need to know.
Will it actually stay on my dog?
That's the whole point of the design. The forward-anchor tether clips to the collar or front harness, so the cradle is held against the direction it would normally slide. Unlike a towel or a plain belly sling, it has nothing to slip off of.
Can I get it on and lift them by myself?
Yes, it's built for one person. Two-step on/off in about ten seconds, and a single padded handle placed to keep you upright so you're not straining your back. Owners well into their 70s manage large dogs solo with it.
Can they still go to the bathroom while wearing it?
Yes. The cut is pee and poop-friendly, so it supports the hips without covering their privates. Your dog can toilet standing, outside, on their own.
What if I order the wrong size?
We'll exchange it free. Use the sizing guide above, and if you're between sizes, size up. If it still isn't right for your dog, send it back within 60 days for a full refund.
My dog is recovering from surgery / has DM / IVDD, is this suitable?
It's designed for exactly these situations: arthritis, hip dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy, IVDD, CCL/TPLO recovery, and general rear-leg weakness. It supports the hindquarters so they can stand, walk, and toilet with stability. As always, check with your vet about your dog's specific case.
Is it too late for my old dog?
Only you and your vet can answer that. But the most common regret we hear isn't trying too soon, it's waiting too long. If they still have good days in them, a secure way to get the back half of them up can give you more of them. Even one more good day is worth it.
Your dog still wants to go
Help them up - while there's still summer left.
The most common regret owners share isn't buying too soon - it's waiting too long, and losing good days they can't get back. If your dog still has good ones left, the only thing standing between them and one more good summer might be a secure way to help them stand again.
Choose Your Dog's Size & Help Them Up →Free shipping · Free size exchange · 60-day money-back Fit Promise
Find Your Dog's Size
Measure your dog in a natural standing position and follow the chart. Between sizes, choose the larger size.
It's the measurements that matter most - not the weight. Two dogs at the same weight can be built very differently, so a correctly-measured thigh and waist are what truly decide the fit.
How to measure
Use a soft fabric tape measure with your dog standing. Keep the tape snug but not tight - you should be able to slip a finger underneath. No soft tape? Wrap a piece of string, mark where it meets, then measure it flat against a ruler.
Waistline - all the way around the body at the waist, just in front of the back legs. This is the measurement that matters most for a secure fit.
Thigh - around the thickest part of one upper back thigh, near where the leg meets the body.
Weight - a rough guide only. Two dogs the same weight can be built very differently, so when in doubt, the tape wins over the scale.
Size chart
| Size | Thigh | Waistline | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 13–18 in (34–46 cm) | 14–19 in (35–48 cm) | 22–38 lb |
| M | 17–22 in (44–56 cm) | 18–26 in (45–65 cm) | 33–71 lb |
| L | 21–27 in (54–70 cm) | 23–33 in (60–85 cm) | 66–100 lb |
Choosing your size: between two sizes, always size up - the strap cinches in, but a too-small one can't be made bigger. If your two measurements point to different sizes, go by the waistline and adjust the strap to suit the thigh.
For big dogs
Got a dog over 100 lb? Don't click away.
The weight column stops at 100 lb - but the sling doesn't. It's engineered to support up to 150 lb. The limit isn't the strength of the sling; it's whether the size fits your particular dog.
So for a big dog, only two numbers matter: thigh and waist. If they land in the Large range - thigh up to 27 in (70 cm) and waistline up to 33 in (85 cm) - the Large will fit and hold them, even at 110, 120, 130, 140 lb. That covers a lot of the dogs people assume are "too big": leaner Labs and Goldens carrying extra weight, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Weimaraners, Ridgebacks, and many Shepherd or Lab mixes.
If your dog is genuinely broad - a waist over 33 in or a thigh over 27 in (think the widest Saint Bernards, Mastiffs, or Great Danes) - don't guess. A poor fit is exactly what you don't want under a heavy dog. Send us their weight, thigh, and waist and we'll tell you honestly whether the Large will work for them before you spend a penny.
Still unsure? A real person replies, usually within a business day. Every order is backed by our Fit Promise: wrong size, free exchange; not right for your dog, 60 days to send it back.