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Mer4ever · 03-30-2016, 01:02 PM

Hi,

One more thought---the Sleepypod Clickit Utility harness is approved for dogs over 15 lbs. You could call Sleepypod to get their take on its use for an 11 pound dog. Look on their website for their instructions for Girth measurement and see if your dog falls into that range first. My mom has a 23 pound Sheltie mix who wears the small harness, but she has it on the largest setting. It is probably too big for for your 11 lb dog, but it is something that you could talk through with Sleepypod. The Center for Pet Safety is pretty clear on the fact that their studies show that a carrier is the best place for a dog under 15 lbs, but it might be worth examining further.

03-30-2016, 01:02 PM	#10
Mer4ever Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Tustin, CA, USA Posts: 30	Hi, One more thought---the Sleepypod Clickit Utility harness is approved for dogs over 15 lbs. You could call Sleepypod to get their take on its use for an 11 pound dog. Look on their website for their instructions for Girth measurement and see if your dog falls into that range first. My mom has a 23 pound Sheltie mix who wears the small harness, but she has it on the largest setting. It is probably too big for for your 11 lb dog, but it is something that you could talk through with Sleepypod. The Center for Pet Safety is pretty clear on the fact that their studies show that a carrier is the best place for a dog under 15 lbs, but it might be worth examining further. __________________ Mom to Coco, Sebastian, and our guardian angel yorkie, Ninon