Walkin’ Pets Walkin' Wheels Rear User manual

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THE PROVEN LEADER IN PET MOBILITY
Owner’s Manual
SMALL FRAME
with Optional Full Support Front Wheel Attachment

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Thank you for purchasing a Walkin’ Wheels®
Small dog wheelchair. Questions or comments?
Call us at: [phone] or email us at:
[e-mail]
Contents
Quick Start Guide .......................................................................... 3
Parts of the Walkin’ Wheels®Rear Small Wheelchair............................4
Teach Your Dog How to Use Walkin’ Wheels®....................................5
Setting Up the Dog Wheelchair........................................................7
Use Snap Buttons to Adjust Length, Width, and Height .......................7
Adjusting the Length ......................................................................7
Is the Length Correct?.....................................................................7
Adjusting the Width .......................................................................8
Attaching the Struts and Wheels ......................................................8
Adjusting the Height ......................................................................8
Stirrups.........................................................................................9
Clip the Leg Rings to the Wheelchair............................................... 10
Front Harness Attachment ..............................................................11
Changing Pocket Placement of D-Ring ............................................ 12
Is the Wheelchair Adjusted Properly? ............................................. 13
Optional Set Screws for Noise Reduction......................................... 15
Belly Belt, if Needed .................................................................... 15
Walkin’ Wheels®Front Wheel Attachment ....................................... 16
In the Package ............................................................................. 17
Assembling Fully Supportive Wheelchair ........................................ 18
Putting Your Dog into the Fully Supportive (Quad) Wheelchair ........... 19
Optional Items and Accessories ..................................................... 20
Handicapped Pets Foundation, License Plate, & Miracle Dogs book.... 22
Wear, Maintenance, Liability & Guarantee .......................................23

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Quick Start Guide
1. Set up wheelchair length (p.7), height (p.8), and width (p.8)
2. Attach Leg Rings to wheelchair (p.10)
3. Put Front Harness on dog (p.11)
4. Put dog in wheelchair:
Now that your dog is wearing the front harness, he/she is
ready to get started. The wheelchair should be positioned with
extenders slanted on the ground. Get behind the wheelchair,
li back legs up, and place dog's legs into the leg rings
(if your dog is lightweight, you may li him/her to do so).
When the legs are through the rings, pull up extenders
(side bars). Slide each extender through the D-Ring on
the front harness, and clip in place.
Instructional videos: hpets.net/swi
5. How to fit dog (adjustments p.13)
Salvino
Tips for adjusting length and width while dog is in wheelchair:
• Height: Rear toe pads just touch ground
• Length: Side extenders do not go past front leg
• Width: Widest Part of dog (usually the chest)

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Aluminum wheelchair frame
with Width Connector and
Extenders installed.
Knuckle
Attached to frame.
One Belly Belt for
mid-section support;
use if needed.
Width Connectors
4" installed in frame.
Use 7" for wider dogs.
Tool kit with Allen wrench
and cup screws for noise
reduction; use if desired.
Stirrups to keep feet from
dragging; use if needed.
Length Extenders
The extenders are
installed in frame.
Leg Rings for
rear support.
Front Harness with
comfort sleeves,
fully adjustable.
Parts of the Walkin’ Wheels®Rear Small
Dog Wheelchair
These wheels and struts are standard with kit.
4" foam wheels on 6" struts;
other wheels were added if needed.
You can also choose
8" foam wheels

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Beatabonnie
Teach Your Dog How to Use Walkin’ Wheels®
We created the Walkin’ Wheels®with the intention that you will adjust
the wheelchair, put your pet in it, and in a few moments watch him/
her running and playing again. It can happen that way, but it doesn’t
always. A wheelchair can be an adjustment for an animal. To some,
there is a strange device following him/her around making odd
noises and getting caught on furniture and doorways. They will
adapt to these changes, but need a little time.
We recommend you be calm, quiet, and slow when putting on
the wheelchair for the first time. Give your pet lots of stroking and
reassurance. Treats help, too! Let the dog get used to the harness
before attaching it to the wheelchair. It may take a few minutes or a
few hours for your dog to get used to the harnesses.
See next page for important step-by-step tips to begin the process of
getting your pet used to the Walkin' Wheels and starting on the path
to a second chance for an active life.
Bella

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1. When starting this process we suggest that you use the dog’s
favorite treats to reward your dog for walking forward. You
won’t need to keep using these treats every day, just in the
beginning of the training process. A hungry dog is a motivated
dog! Work with your dog before you have fed him/her a meal.
S/he will be more eager to pay attention and earn the food
reward if s/he is hungry.
2. Do not immediately put your dog in the wheelchair. Assemble
the wheelchair and leave it in an area where your dog can see,
smell, and touch it.
3. Once the dog is comfortable near the wheelchair, put the front
harness on and leave him/her alone for a while. Let the dog
get used to the feeling of the straps.
4. When your dog is comfortable, try putting him/her in the
leg ring support system and attach the front harness to the
wheelchair. Give him/her a treat for positive association.
5. Aer your dog is in the wheelchair, hold the food reward right
at his/her nose level. Feed several pieces. Then you can step
one foot backwards, again holding the food reward in front of
you. S/he should then walk toward you to get the treat. Before
you know it, s/he is walking in his Walkin’ Wheels®! Again, give
a treat and positive praise.
6. Work in very short (5-10) minute sessions, several times a day.
Give your dog rest periods between each session.
Note: Keep in control of the dog’s movement at first. Keep the dog in
a clear area and on a short leash. If the dog does become frightened,
then disconnect the harness from the wheelchair and try again later.
Until your dog gets used to the Walkin’ Wheels®, limit the amount
of time spent in it. The Walkin’ Wheels®is designed to allow your
dog to get exercise and physical therapy. Dogs cannot lie down in
the wheelchair, but will be able to urinate and defecate while in the
wheelchair. Start with short periods and increase slowly. Make sure
you don’t overdo it the first day.

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The Snap Buttons are an easy way to adjust the length, width, and
height of the Walkin’ Wheels® dog wheelchair. Use an Allen key to
push the Snap Button when it is inside the knuckle to make height
adjustments.
Setting Up the Dog Wheelchair:
Use Snap Buttons to Adjust Length,
Width, and Height
Adjusting the Length
The extenders are for length adjustments. The kit comes with one set.
To adjust the extenders, depress the snap button and move to desired
length. The le and right are reversible.
Note: If you have the Front Wheel Attachment,
remove the extenders and skip to p.16.
Is the Length Correct?
The end of the extenders should be positioned at the center of the dog’s
shoulder blades. The extenders should be touching the neoprene pads
on the front harness and not pulling outward.

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Adjusting the Width
Use the snap buttons on the width connector to adjust the wheelchair
to the proper width. There should be at least ½" on each side of the
hips. The width adjustment will be determined by the widest part
of the dog which is usually the chest. The width connector that is
attached to the frame is 4" long and will extend to 6.5". A 7" width
connector is also included for dogs that need more width (7"– 9").
If you need additional width beyond that, call us at [phone]
to order the 10" connector, or order from our spare part listing:
www.WalkinPets.com/connectors
Attaching the Struts and Wheels
You received your wheelchair with the correct size
strut and wheel combination according to your
dogs rear leg measurement. If you received
two sets of wheels, use the larger set. Insert
the strut into the wheelchair leg and adjust to the
height needed. The wheels go on the outside.
If you think you need a different size wheel and
strut, please contact us.
Adjusting the Height
The correct height setting is based on the height and condition of
the dog. If the dog has some use of its back legs, then use the snap
buttons to adjust the height so the dog’s toe pads are just touching
the ground. If the back legs are very weak or paralyzed and scraping
or knuckling under, put the legs in the stirrups (to hold them off the
ground) or protect them with Walkin’® Pet Boots (see p.21).
As shipped, your wheelchair will fit most small pets. However, there
is an additional adjustment that can be made to further increase the
height. The legs can be in the LONG LEGS or SHORT LEGS position
(see photos on pp. 3 & 5). Wheelchairs are typically shipped with
the wheels in the SHORT LEGS position.

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There is a detailed “HOW TO” video on the DVD and online:
https://youtu.be/p0hQVIX6VAQ?t=9m30s
Short Legs position Remove knuckle, re-position
leg that holds the wheel
Long Legs position
Use a Phillips head screwdriver to change the position of the leg:
1. Remove the set screw and the wheel strut.
2. Loosen the knuckle with Phillips screwdriver, keeping the screws
and washers in place.
3. Reposition the leg on the high setting where you see the two holes
on the inside of the leg. This makes it 2" taller.
4. Align the knuckle and re-tighten the screws in the knuckle.
5. Make sure to keep the washers in place inside
the screws. Make sure the small black block is not
installed upside down. Adjust one side at a time
because the Le and Right knuckles are different.
You will see an L or R inside the plastic knuckle block
to indicate the correct position. Make sure this is
not upside down!
Stirrups
Stirrups are optional for paws that are dragging or
knuckling under. The stirrups attach to the back of
the wheelchair on each silver metal loop.
The rubber tubes on the stirrups need to be above
the dog’s hock. Use the push lock to adjust to a
snug fit. The dog’s leg should be several inches off
the ground. You can adjust the length of the cord
by re-tying the knot. If you use the stirrups, use
both. Using only one stirrup causes the dog to feel
unbalanced. IMPORTANT: When taking the dog
out of the wheelchair, make sure to release the
stirrups FIRST.
hock
black
block
black block

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The Leg Ring straps go over the frame,
and the black plastic harness clips have
a slot that fits over the Shoulder Socket
screws. Put your thumb into the round
circle and push upward to lock (you will
hear it click into place). The round circle
will face the ground. The dog’s legs go
through each ring.
To release, put your thumb in the circle and pull
downward. Now, you can slowly lower your dog to
the ground. The excess Velcro strapping will cross
over the dog's back, or Velcro together to form
handles (see photos p.11).
Rear Support Leg Rings
The Leg Rings support the dog’s
hindquarters. They will take the weight off
the legs while still allowing the dog to use its
legs to maintain muscle mass. The Leg Rings
should hang no lower than 3" below the
frame. This will create a supportive cradle.
When the dog is in the Leg Rings, the wheelchair knuckle should be at
mid-hip level. The Leg Rings should look like two Cs, not two Vs, with
the center connector holding them together.
legs go
inside
each ring
Correct Incorrect
Clip the Leg Rings to the Wheelchair
Shoulder Socket Screw

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The Velcro®center connector can be moved forward or backward to
avoid putting pressure on the dog’s genitals (ideal for intact dogs).
In addition, the Velcro connector can be wrapped loosely so there is
space between the rings. The Velcro center connector MUST be used.
Adjust for best comfort and fit.
The rubber tubing can be cut shorter if
needed (do not cut the strapping). Try
cutting about a 1/2" off all four ends of the
rubber then adjusting the tri-glides on the
straps to tighten them up.
or
Excess Velcro®strapping
can crisscross over rump.
Velcro®two sides
together to form handles.
Front Harness Attachment
Adjust the extenders so they reach the harness
clips on the front harness. The extender ends
will go through each D-Ring and then clip
into the front harness. The D-Rings should be
positioned just behind the shoulder blades.
Adjusting the Front Harness:
• Take the three black comfort sleeves off
the harness so you can make sizing
adjustments.
• Dog’s head goes between the black straps.
• Red strap goes behind the front legs and clips
into the side of harness.
• Male prongs point to the back, and clip in.
• All three straps should be snug.
• Comfort sleeves can be cut in half for smaller
dogs and excess straps tucked in.
This material will not fray.

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Changing Pocket Placement of D-Ring (optional)
Note: Unless advised to change pocket by a Walkin' Pets customer
service representative, keep the clip in middle pocket (the way it
came) because the straps are adjustable.
Needed: small Phillips screwdriver to remove (2) screws.
Step 1: Remove (2) screws from
(B) top of Slide Clip
Step 3: Remove (A) bottom piece
from middle pocket and replace
into desired pocket
Step 5: Replace screws (2) on top side of entry point
Step 4: Connect (C) D-Ring to
(B) top piece and slide into
(A) bottom piece
screws
Step 2: Push out (B) top piece
which holds (C) D-Ring
(A) Bottom of Slide Clip (B) Top of Slide Clip (C) D-Ring
Parts:
Before starting, observe which direction the prongs are facing on
the D-Ring. They should always face the rear end of dog.

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Is the Wheelchair Adjusted Properly?
Check the items below to make sure the wheelchair is fitted properly.
If you are still unsure about the fit, please email rear and side view
photographs of your dog in the wheelchair to:
[email protected], and we will evaluate the fitting. Make sure
you include what name the wheelchair was ordered under and your
phone or sales receipt number.
When the wheelchair is adjusted properly, the dog stands in a natural
position. Here is what to check:
AKnuckles should be in line with the hips.
BFront harness D-Ring clips: clip into extenders behind
shoulder blade. Back should be straight.
CExtenders parallel to the ground and do not extend
past the front legs.
DToe pads touching the ground, or
EStirrup placed above hock.
A
B
C
D
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Incorrect
Incorrect
Correct
If the extenders tilt up, then loosen the black strap on the front harness
over the dog’s back, and tighten up the red bottom strap.
If the extenders tilt down, loosen the red bottom strap, and tighten the
black strap over the dog’s back to raise extenders.
The side extenders should be parallel to the ground and in the middle
of the dog’s body.
If you have a Corgi or Dachshund, the side bars will tilt downward in
the front because their rear legs are longer than their front legs.

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Optional Set Screws for Noise Reduction
Using the set screws is not necessary, but will tighten up your
wheelchair and reduce any rattling noises. The set screws also keep
the wheelchair tight aer it has been adjusted for your dog. When
you tighten up the wheelchair, the side arms, called extenders,
will be able to move up and down as your pet turns corners. This is
completely normal. The flexibility also allows for ease of movement
on uneven terrain. There are six places to put the set screws using the
Allen wrench. They are indicated below with red arrows.
Note: Make sure the set screws shown below are loosened or
removed before making adjustments.
Belly Belt, if Needed
Some animals will need additional support under their belly. You
can determine if the dog needs additional support if its spine
bows downward. It is also helpful for overweight dogs or dogs
with spinal or disc issues. One end of the belly belt has a tri-glide
(rectangular with bar in the middle) attached and the other side has
Velcro strapping. Both sides have a rope with a push button adjuster
(instructions on p.16).

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A. Take the side with the tri-glide and put the extender through
the end of the loop.
B. Take the rope and put inside the harness clip on the extender
(B). Then, attach the front harness to the harness clip in order
to secure the rope. This will keep the belly belt from sliding
backwards. Now, adjust the belly belt so it is in the middle of
the dog’s belly.
C. Secure the other side over the extender and Velcro to bottom
of belly belt. The purpose of the belly belt is to provide
support for your dog’s mid-section.
If your dog needs more support, you can
purchase the Walkin' Belly Support:
www.WalkinPets.com/walkin-belly-support
Figure A Figure B Figure C
This section is for assembling the
Fully Supportive (Quad) wheelchair
Walkin’ Wheels®Front Wheel Attachment
(purchased separately)
The Walkin’ Wheels®Front Wheel
Attachment gives mobility to dogs with
front leg weakness or weakness in all four
legs. It is ideal for helping disabled pets
get exercise and for rehabilitation while
they are healing.

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In the Package
The Front Wheel Attachment is easy to assemble and snap into the
wheelchair. You will need a Phillips head screwdriver.
The package contains:
Like the rest of the Walkin’ Wheels®products, the Front Wheel
Attachment is adjustable so it will fit the Walkin’ Wheels® wheelchair
for any size dog from 8 to 25 pounds and can be easily removed at
any time.
ALength Extender (2) with (4) socket shoulder
screws attached
BLeg attached to knuckle and Length Extender (2)
C1 3" Wheel w/ caster adapter (2)
or C2 2" Wheel attached to strut (2)
DLeg Rings
EBag of screws (only for replacements, if needed)
IMPORTANT: The LEFT and RIGHT Struts and Casters (B) must match
the LEFT and RIGHT Legs (C). If they are not installed correctly the
wheelchair will be extremely wobbly. We refer to L and R as if dog is in
the wheelchair.
A
D
E
C2
C1 C1
C2
B B
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Assembling Fully Supportive Wheelchair
Video instructions also available: hpets.net/sfav
Step 1: Length: Le and Right Extenders (A & B)
Take out existing side extenders on rear wheelchair and replace with
the front wheel extenders. Socket Shoulder Screws (4) will be on the
outside of wheelchair and used to attach leg rings.
Step 2: Height: Struts and Wheels (C1 or C2)
Insert the struts into the legs, making sure the le and right are on the
correct side.
Step 3: Leg Rings (D)
Install the leg rings (p.10). The straps go over the frame; insert the
black plastic clip on the socket shoulder screw and push upward.
You will hear a click when it is locked into place. Leg rings should
look like two Cs, not two Vs (p.10).
The dog's leg will go inside each ring to support his/her body in
the front. The front leg rings may be lower than the rear Leg Rings to
accommodate the dog's full chest. To remove Leg Rings, put your
thumb in the circle and pull down.
Make sure that all Rs and Ls are on the proper sides.
Step 4: Width:
Adjust width according to your dog's chest (usually the widest area).

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Putting Your Dog into the Fully Supportive
(Quad) Wheelchair
Aer the fully supportive wheelchair is assembled, place your dog's
legs into each leg ring and cross extra strapping from leg rings over
the body or Velcro together to form handles (p.11).
Height: Set the height so that the dog’s toe pads are touching the
ground. Extenders need to be parallel to the ground.
Length: Dog’s front leg should be centered between the two
shoulder socket screws.
Width: Width is determined by the widest part of the dog (generally
the dog’s chest). Allow at least an inch of space on both sides.
Leg Rings: The leg rings in the front generally need to be a bit lower
than in the rear to accommodate the dog’s deeper chest. Adjust the
leg rings accordingly.
Side view (3" wheels) Front view (2" wheels)

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Walkin’®Li Harness
www.WalkinPets.com/walkin-li-rear-harness
The Walkin’® Li Harness is used to support
your dog’s hind quarters. This harness
is compatible with the Walkin’ Wheels®
wheelchair, and can be used instead of the
Leg Rings. The clip-in handles are used with
this harness.
Neoprene Front Harness for Quad
www.WalkinPets.com/walkin-wheels-front-neoprene-harness
The new Front Neoprene Harness is used
to support the front legs of your dog. This
harness is compatible with the Quad Walkin’
Wheels®wheelchair and can be used instead
of the leg rings for extra support and comfort.
Walkin'®Small Front Vest
www.WalkinPets.com/walkin-small-front-vest
This vest is designed for smaller breeds of
dogs with a broad chest such as Dachshunds
or Pugs. This wheelchair compatible vest is
made of a durable neoprene material with
Velcro enclosure on the belly and front of
neck area.
Amputee Cover
www.WalkinPets.com/amputee-leg-ring-cover
The amputee cover is for pets with a smooth
amputation and works with the leg rings.
The cover slips over the leg ring to close
off one side for comfort.
Optional Items and Accessories