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ilovejoel · 01-16-2013, 05:26 PM

Anyone have a backpack for there dog?
I'm getting presents for Joel for MY birthday, lol and i'm thinking of getting one for Joel, I think he would look so cute walking with one

marcie · 01-16-2013, 05:45 PM

I had a fanny pack for our Airedale many years ago. She would carry my keys and small things in it. She got quite a few looks from people who would just smile. She was a wonderful dog.

joeyyy2010 · 01-16-2013, 06:27 PM

I havent seen them, but its funny you say hes getting the presents for your birthday. LOL

MandiesMom · 01-16-2013, 07:34 PM

Do they make them that small? Wow!

Yeah, I have a backpack for Shelby that I got from PetSmart. We had a really hard time containing his energy and excitement while on leash so it was suggested to give my hearding dog a job. So, I got him one and put a couple of water bottles in it. I must admit, I haven't used it much but it does seem to redirect his attention when he has it on.

ilovejoel · 01-16-2013, 08:43 PM

These are so cute! Lol but I think the saddle style ones are more practical
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thudpucker · 01-16-2013, 10:36 PM

Yes on Saddle packs. It has a Sled dog like harness which keeps the pack in place.

Dogs can pull more than they can carry though.
Something like a light Aukieo, or completely enclosed sled. Like two plastic pans strapped together.

MaxYorkieBear · 01-16-2013, 11:03 PM

lilo used to have a back pack

i had her carry her own treats and lunch when we went on long walks. lol i had to carry the bowl and her water

rubymoon2072 · 01-17-2013, 05:20 AM

they had them on groupon the other day...

Britster · 01-17-2013, 12:28 PM

I've been wanting to get Jackson one! I think it'll be sooo cute, and give him a 'job' to do.

Remember though, whatever pack you get the maximum your dog should carry is 30% of their weight. For the little guys, that would probably be roughly 1.5lbs on each side, which is really easy to go over! A lot of people really overload their dogs wearing packs and even the best designed pack can still cause damage to the joints and spine if you over do it.

I like Ruffwear (they have an XXS that may work). I've seen them at Petsmart before (think they're the Outward Hound brand).

MishyMish · 01-17-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by joeyyy2010

I havent seen them, but its funny you say hes getting the presents for your birthday. LOL

Riiight?! lol

01-16-2013, 05:26 PM	#1
ilovejoel Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 3,299	Backpacks for dogs Anyone have a backpack for there dog? I'm getting presents for Joel for MY birthday, lol and i'm thinking of getting one for Joel, I think he would look so cute walking with one __________________ ℜachael JoelRoxy iLoveJoely.com

01-16-2013, 06:27 PM	#3
joeyyy2010 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: tampa Posts: 705	I havent seen them, but its funny you say hes getting the presents for your birthday. LOL __________________ Rebecca Joey Carley

01-16-2013, 07:34 PM	#4
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Do they make them that small? Wow! Yeah, I have a backpack for Shelby that I got from PetSmart. We had a really hard time containing his energy and excitement while on leash so it was suggested to give my hearding dog a job. So, I got him one and put a couple of water bottles in it. I must admit, I haven't used it much but it does seem to redirect his attention when he has it on. __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

01-16-2013, 08:43 PM	#5
ilovejoel Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 3,299	These are so cute! Lol but I think the saddle style ones are more practical Dog Backpacks \| BugoBugo Pets Room __________________ ℜachael JoelRoxy iLoveJoely.com

01-17-2013, 05:20 AM	#8
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	they had them on groupon the other day... __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

01-16-2013, 05:45 PM	#2
marcie and Lucy too Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 6,325	I had a fanny pack for our Airedale many years ago. She would carry my keys and small things in it. She got quite a few looks from people who would just smile. She was a wonderful dog.

01-16-2013, 10:36 PM	#6
thudpucker Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cullman County AL. Posts: 27	Yes on Saddle packs. It has a Sled dog like harness which keeps the pack in place. Dogs can pull more than they can carry though. Something like a light Aukieo, or completely enclosed sled. Like two plastic pans strapped together.

01-16-2013, 11:03 PM	#7
MaxYorkieBear No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Irvine Ca USA Posts: 1,285	lilo used to have a back pack i had her carry her own treats and lunch when we went on long walks. lol i had to carry the bowl and her water

01-17-2013, 12:28 PM	#9
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I've been wanting to get Jackson one! I think it'll be sooo cute, and give him a 'job' to do. Remember though, whatever pack you get the maximum your dog should carry is 30% of their weight. For the little guys, that would probably be roughly 1.5lbs on each side, which is really easy to go over! A lot of people really overload their dogs wearing packs and even the best designed pack can still cause damage to the joints and spine if you over do it. I like Ruffwear (they have an XXS that may work). I've seen them at Petsmart before (think they're the Outward Hound brand). __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier