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sophias mommy · 08-24-2012, 12:28 PM

We just found out that Sophia is getting surgery to get a lump removed on her shoulder on Tuesday. It's right above her left shoulder, and all three harnesses that she has cover that area. The vet said we can't use the harness on her for 14 days (because it will mess with the incision), and she'll have to use a collar. We REALLY dont' want to use a collar, is there any other harness we can use that won't touch that area? Or can anyone custom make one super fast? Sophia is only trained to go outside

and it's not an option to take her without a harness on. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Britster · 08-24-2012, 02:16 PM

Where exactly on the shoulder?

I just got this harness for Jackson, and it sits back further than his other harnesses:

Clean Run: ComfortFlex Sport Harness

Sry to hear about Sophia needing to go under.

kjc · 08-24-2012, 02:40 PM

PM me her measurements and post a pic of her with the camera looking straight down to show her back and add a text arrow to show the exact area of the lump.

And/or is the lump above her shoulder towards her spine or above towards her head/neck? Let me know... I can start on it tonight.

MY OSCAR · 08-24-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

pm me her measurements and post a pic of her with the camera looking straight down to show her back and add a text arrow to show the exact area of the lump.

And/or is the lump above her shoulder towards her spine or above towards her head/neck? Let me know... I can start on it tonight.

wow, you are so awesome...

Lil Sis · 08-24-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

PM me her measurements and post a pic of her with the camera looking straight down to show her back and add a text arrow to show the exact area of the lump.

And/or is the lump above her shoulder towards her spine or above towards her head/neck? Let me know... I can start on it tonight.

Great!! That is what I was thinking.. a harness like a vest that many of us use on the "boys" would work.

How much of a "puller" is she?

kjc.. your great!!!!!!

kjc · 08-24-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Sis

Great!! That is what I was thinking.. a harness like a vest that many of us use on the "boys" would work.

How much of a "puller" is she?

kjc.. your great!!!!!!

I was thinking that too, or a modified Buddy Belt... I live about 20 minutes from them, so I could get it to her Saturday or Sunday....

I think she said she pulls, but maybe after the operation she may not feel like pulling too much... I'm sure she'll be a bit sore.

sophias mommy · 08-24-2012, 03:21 PM

Thank you Kathy!! Sophia is a puller, but she isn't as bad she used to be. I did the best I could taking pictures. For the first two, I circled the bump with a red oval. The vet said that they are going to be taking out a decent amount of skin, so I'm not actually sure how big the incision is going to be. I do think it will be bigger than the circle I made. For the last picture, the lump is where my bf's finger is pointing, lol. It's not actually visible from the top Let me know if you need any other picture types. I'll work on measuring her now.

Lil Sis · 08-24-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

I was thinking that too, or a modified Buddy Belt... I live about 20 minutes from them, so I could get it to her Saturday or Sunday....

I think she said she pulls, but maybe after the operation she may not feel like pulling too much... I'm sure she'll be a bit sore.

look at www.chokefree.com... maybe a modified cloth verision of that harness... it doesn't use buckles but velcro and a d ring.. when the leash is clipped onto the d ring it is impossible to come off

baileyz · 08-24-2012, 03:45 PM

Quick question, Bailey is so tiny that the only collar that fits him at the moment is the Kitten ones.. does anyone know where to find tiny harnesses? I read that collars can cause tranchea damage on them.

BabyGirl Rosie · 08-24-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Sis

look at www.chokefree.com... maybe a modified cloth verision of that harness... it doesn't use buckles but velcro and a d ring.. when the leash is clipped onto the d ring it is impossible to come off

I love the choke free. That's all I use on Mikki now!

sophias mommy · 08-24-2012, 04:20 PM

Thank you so much Kathy and Shinja.. I knew the great minds of YT would come up with something for Sophia!

kjc · 08-24-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Sis

look at www.chokefree.com... maybe a modified cloth verision of that harness... it doesn't use buckles but velcro and a d ring.. when the leash is clipped onto the d ring it is impossible to come off

I have a crocheted one that I thought might work, but I tried it on my girl and when she pulled it hits right in front of the shoulder. I want to try to allow for about a 4 inch diameter around the bump, to allow for any swelling after the operation. I think a double strap closure with a D ring on the girth strap would work... or a boy's type vest with a huge front leg hole might do it... I am open for any ideas though...

This one would work if it joined separately around the neck and girth, but as it is, when a dog pulls, the neck piece slides right over the side shoulder area... back to the drawing board...

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Lil Sis · 08-24-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

I have a crocheted one that I thought might work, but I tried it on my girl and when she pulled it hits right in front of the shoulder. I want to try to allow for about a 4 inch diameter around the bump, to allow for any swelling after the operation. I think a double strap closure with a D ring on the girth strap would work... or a boy's type vest with a huge front leg hole might do it... I am open for any ideas though...

This one would work if it joined separately around the neck and girth, but as it is, when a dog pulls, the neck piece slides right over the side shoulder area... back to the drawing board...

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Ok...what I am thinking is...combine the concept of how a buddy belt is made and the choke free...in a soft but firm fabric. You could used fusible webbing ...
Do the buddy belt concept around the legs but use the concept of the chokefree in the way it connect on top so you don have to use buckles.

I see you were already thinking along that line

Or

A boy Type harness..but cut the shoulders away kind of like a man's wife beater under shirt.

Ha ha ..it's easy for me...your doing the work..but hooe that helps. Again..you're great !

concretegurl · 08-24-2012, 04:53 PM

Wow you ladies are amazing!!!

I'm just saying if any of you want to run for office ...I don't care about party lines just innovative problem solving solution finders

You've got my vote!!!!

concretegurl · 08-24-2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by concretegurl

Wow you ladies are amazing!!!

I'm just saying if any of you want to run for office ...I don't care about party lines just innovative problem solving solution finders

You've got my vote!!!!

Could the harness be like a one strap shirt too?

08-24-2012, 12:28 PM	#1
sophias mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,609	In urgent need of a harness We just found out that Sophia is getting surgery to get a lump removed on her shoulder on Tuesday. It's right above her left shoulder, and all three harnesses that she has cover that area. The vet said we can't use the harness on her for 14 days (because it will mess with the incision), and she'll have to use a collar. We REALLY dont' want to use a collar, is there any other harness we can use that won't touch that area? Or can anyone custom make one super fast? Sophia is only trained to go outside and it's not an option to take her without a harness on. Any help would be greatly appreciated! __________________ Sarah Sophia & Brody

08-24-2012, 02:16 PM	#2
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Where exactly on the shoulder? I just got this harness for Jackson, and it sits back further than his other harnesses: Clean Run: ComfortFlex Sport Harness Sry to hear about Sophia needing to go under. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 08-24-2012 at 02:18 PM.

08-24-2012, 02:40 PM	#3
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,866	PM me her measurements and post a pic of her with the camera looking straight down to show her back and add a text arrow to show the exact area of the lump. And/or is the lump above her shoulder towards her spine or above towards her head/neck? Let me know... I can start on it tonight. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

08-24-2012, 03:21 PM	#7
sophias mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,609	Thank you Kathy!! Sophia is a puller, but she isn't as bad she used to be. I did the best I could taking pictures. For the first two, I circled the bump with a red oval. The vet said that they are going to be taking out a decent amount of skin, so I'm not actually sure how big the incision is going to be. I do think it will be bigger than the circle I made. For the last picture, the lump is where my bf's finger is pointing, lol. It's not actually visible from the top Let me know if you need any other picture types. I'll work on measuring her now. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Sarah Sophia & Brody

08-24-2012, 04:20 PM	#11
sophias mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,609	Thank you so much Kathy and Shinja.. I knew the great minds of YT would come up with something for Sophia! __________________ Sarah Sophia & Brody

08-24-2012, 03:45 PM	#9
baileyz YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Omaha, Nebraska, USA Posts: 307 Blog Entries: 3	Quick question, Bailey is so tiny that the only collar that fits him at the moment is the Kitten ones.. does anyone know where to find tiny harnesses? I read that collars can cause tranchea damage on them.

08-24-2012, 04:53 PM	#14
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	Wow you ladies are amazing!!! I'm just saying if any of you want to run for office ...I don't care about party lines just innovative problem solving solution finders You've got my vote!!!! __________________ Shan & 8 kids now!