Walkin’ Pets Wheels 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 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 Pet How to Use Walkin’ Wheels®.....................................5
Setting Up the Rear 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
Is the Wheelchair Adjusted Properly? ............................................. 12
Optional Set Screws for Noise Reduction......................................... 14
Belly Belt, if Needed .................................................................... 15
Walkin’ Wheels®Front Wheel Attachment....................................... 16
In the Package ............................................................................. 16
Assembling Fully Supportive Wheelchair ........................................ 17
Putting Your Dog into the Fully Supportive (Quad) Wheelchair ........... 18
Optional Items and Accessories ..................................................... 19
Handicapped Pets Foundation....................................................... 22
AARF AARF Membership Program.................................................. 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 your pet (p.11)
4. Put your pet in wheelchair:
Now that your pet is wearing the front harness, he/she is ready to
get started. The wheelchair should be positioned with extenders
slanted down on the ground. Get behind the wheelchair, li
your pet’s back legs up, and place legs into the leg rings (if your
pet 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)
Perri
Tips for adjusting the wheelchair to your pet:
• Height: All four toe pads of both rear paws are touching the ground
• Length: Side extenders do not go past center of the front leg and the
rear hips are centered with the black knuckle
• Width: ½” - 1” between the body and the wheelchair frame at the
widest part of your pet (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 Wheelchair
4"
8"
The wheels included with the wheelchair will be deter-
mined by your pet’s weight

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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 positive
reinforcement and reassurance. Treats help, too! Let your pet get
used to the harness before attaching it to the wheelchair. It may take a
few minutes to 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 your pet's
favorite treats to reward your pet for walking forward. You won’t
need to keep using these treats every day, just in the beginning
of the training process. A hungry pet is a motivated pet! Work
witth your pet before you have fed him/her a meal. She/he will be
more eager to pay attention and earn the food reward if she/he is
hungry.
2. Do not immediately put your pet in the wheelchair. Assemble the
wheelchair and leave it in an area where your pet can see, smell,
and touch it.
3. Once your pet is comfortable near the wheelchair, put the front
harness on and leave him/her alone for a while. Let your pet get
used to the feeling of the straps.
4. When your pet 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 pet 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.
She/he should then walk toward you to get the treat. Before you
know it, she/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 pet rest periods between each session.
Note: Keep in control of your pet’s movement at first. Keep your pet in
a clear area and on a short leash. If your pet does become frightened,
then disconnect the harness from the wheelchair and try again later.
Until your pet gets used to the Walkin’ Wheels®, limit the amount
of time spent in it. The Walkin’ Wheels®is designed to allow your
pet to get exercise and physical therapy. Pets 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® 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 your pet’s
shoulder blades. The extenders should be touching the neoprene pads
on the front harness and not pulling outward.
• Knuckles
should be in line
with the hips.
• Side bar should run parallel to the ground
through the center of the body.
• Side bars should end at the shoulder blade.

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Attaching the Struts and Wheels
You received your wheelchair with the correct size
strut and wheel combination according to your
pet’s rear leg measurement and weight. 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
your pet. If your pet has some use of their back legs, use the snap
buttons to adjust the height so all four toe pads of each rear paw 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 HIGH or LOW setting (see photos on
pp. 3 & 5). Wheelchairs are typically shipped with the wheels in the
LOW setting.
Adjusting the Width
Use the snap buttons on the width connector to adjust the wheelchair
to the proper width. The width adjustment will be determined by
the widest part of your pet which is usually the chest. The wheelchair
should be ½” - 1” off the widest part of your pet’s body. The width
connector that comes installed with the frame is 4" long and will
extend to 6.5”. A 7" width connector is also included for pets that
need more width (7”-9”).
If you need a replacement, call us at [phone]. To order the 7
or 10" connector, or order from our spare part listing:
www.WalkinPets.com/connectors

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There is a detailed “HOW TO” video on the DVD and online:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxuAgcBzZpQ
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 wheel/strut from the leg using the push button.
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 Your
pet’s hock. Use the push lock to adjust to a snug
fit. Your pet’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 your pet to
feel unbalanced.
IMPORTANT: When taking the pet 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 top
of 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. Your pet’s legs go through
each ring.
To release, put your thumb in the circle and pull
downward. Now, you can slowly lower your pet
to the ground. The excess Velcro®strapping can
cross over your pet's back, or Velcro® together to
form handles (see photos p.11).
Rear Support Leg Rings
The Leg Rings support your pet’s
hindquarters. They will take the weight off
the legs while still allowing your pet to use
their legs to maintain muscle mass. The Leg
Rings should hang no lower than 3" below
the frame. This will create a supportive
cradle.
When your pet is in the Leg Rings, the wheelchair knuckle should be
centered with the hip joint. 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 your pet’s genitals (ideal for intact pets).
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 on
the leg rings 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.
• Your pet’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 into the
wheelchair.
• All three straps should be snug.
• Comfort sleeves can be cut in half for smaller
pets and excess straps tucked in.
This material will not fray.

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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, your pet will be stand in
a natural position. Here is what to check:
AKnuckles should be centered 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
center of the front legs.
DAll four toe pads of both rear paws touching the ground, or
EStirrups placed above hock.
E
B
D
C
A
E

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Incorrect
Incorrect
Correct
If the extenders tilt up, then loosen the black strap on the front harness
over your pet’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 your pet’s back to raise extenders.
The side extenders should be parallel to the ground and in the middle
of your pet’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 pet. 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.
Salvino
Bane

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Belly Belt, if Needed
Some animals will need additional support under their belly. You can
determine if your pet needs additional support if their spine bows
downward. It is also helpful for overweight pets or pets 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).
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 your pet’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 pet’s mid-
section.
If your pet needs more support, you can
purchase the Walkin' Belly Support:
www.WalkinPets.com/walkin-belly-support

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3" wheel 2" wheel
or or
or 2" wheel 3" wheel or
Length
extender
(2)
Leg rings
Knuckle (2)
Leg (2)
Bag of screws
(only for replacements,
if needed)
A
C1 C1
C2 C2
D
B
(4) socket
shoulder
screws
Strut is
inserted at
bottom of leg
Strut
(2)
Strut
(2)
Walkin’ Wheels®Front Wheel Attachment
(purchased separately)
The Walkin’ Wheels®Front Wheel Attachment
gives mobility to pets 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.
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 pet from 11 to 25 pounds and can be easily removed at any time.
This section is for Assembling
the Fully Supportive (Quad) Wheelchair

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IMPORTANT: The LEFT and RIGHT Struts and Casters must match the
LEFT and RIGHT Legs. If they are not installed correctly the wheelchair
will be extremely wobbly. We refer to L and R as if your pet is in the
wheelchair.
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).
Your pet's legs 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:
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Putting Your Pet into the Fully Supportive
(Quad) Wheelchair
Aer the fully supportive wheelchair is assembled, place your pet's
legs into each leg ring. You can cross extra strapping from leg rings
over the body or Velcro together to form handles (p.11).
Height: Set the height so that all four toe pads on each of your pet’s
front paws are touching the ground. Extenders need to be parallel to
the ground.
Length: Pet’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 your pet’s deeper chest. Adjust the
leg rings accordingly.
Side view (3" wheels) Front view (2" wheels)

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Optional Items and Accessories
Walkin’ Warrior Front Harness
www.handicappedpets.com/walkin-warrior-front-harness
The Walkin’ Warrior Rear Harness provides
the rear leg support your dog needs to get
them back on their feet. Safely support your
dog’s back legs and gently li their hind end,
so you can both enjoy your daily walk. This
heavy-duty liing harness is fully compatible
with the Walkin’ Wheels dog wheelchair.
Walkin’ Warrior Rear Harness
www.handicappedpets.com/walkin-warrior-rear-harness
The Walkin’ Warrior Rear Harness provides
the rear leg support your dog needs to get
them back on their feet. Safely support your
dog’s back legs and gently li their hind end,
so you can both enjoy your daily walk. This
heavy-duty liing harness is fully compatible
with the Walkin’ Wheels dog wheelchair.
For the Front, Rear or Both Warrior Harnesss,
simply unclip the adjustable harness handles,
and replace the existing rear leg rings with the
warrior rear harness for comfortable hind end
support. The harness allows you to support
and stabilize your dog as you li them into their
wheelchair, so getting in and out of the wheel-
chair is a breeze.
Walkin’®Li Harness
www.WalkinPets.com/walkin-li-rear-harness
The Walkin’® Li Harness is used to support
your pet’s hind quarters. This harness is
compatible with the Walkin’ Wheels®
wheelchair, and can be used instead of
the Leg Rings. This harness comes with
clip-in handles for easy liing and walking
assistance.

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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 Pet. 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 (continued)
Walkin’®Belly Support
www.WalkinPets.com/walkin-belly-support
The Walkin’®Belly Support helps provide
additional support for your pet’s back while in the
Walkin’ Wheels®wheelchair. Made of lightweight
but strong neoprene fabric, the Belly Support helps
raise the middle of your pet’s body to relieve undue
stress on their back. This is especially helpful for
those pets with longer bodies or those with any
type of spinal or back injury.