Walkin’ Pets Walkin' Wheels Rear User manual

Kardi
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