TYSONS LOVE AND HOPE ON WHEELS
Over 1,200 pets equipped with wheelchairs since April 2023.
Setting up your Wheelchair
Instructional Videos
When you receive notification that your wheelchair has been shipped, we recommend you purchase these seatbelt covers for the leg rings on the wheelchair.
We suggest a set of four for rear wheelchairs. This will give you a set, and a spare if you need to wash them. The 9.9 inch size should work for most wheelchairs.
The quad (four wheel) wheelchairs have two sets of leg rings, so you may want eight seatbelt covers with spare set.
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Leg rings straps should go over the side rail and connect on outside.
Rear Wheelchair Video Setup
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Quad Wheelchair Video Setup
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After the wheelchair is set up and you get your dog in it, please check the following:
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Check if the black knob in back is right on hip, as shown on alignment photo.
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Be sure side rail is just behind shoulder, and straight from front to back. Adjustment up or down of front of side rail is made by adjusting harness.
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On medium and large wheelchairs tilt the wheels back as seen in photo. One to two inches should work.
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Once you’ve done this, please send photos in your Facebook Messenger chat line so we can check the adjustments.
Set up complete - Now what?
Now that your dog’s wheelchair is all set up and properly adjusted, it’s time to roll!
A few things to know: every dog is different. Some dogs are slower to walk in their wheelchairs, some take off running!
Here’s a few tips for getting started.
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Start slow. Five-ten minutes a day several times a day. See how your dog handles the exercise. Remember, they have not been able to to exercise much, So they need to build up their strength.
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Do not leave your dog unattended in their wheelchair.
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Using wheelchair inside for mealtime with elevated food bowl can be helpful.
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Get out in front of your dog and encourage them to come to you. Treats or toys can help.
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Be consistent and keep trying.
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It may help to attach a leash to the wheelchair as seen in this photo.
Konga and her mom Sandy Fox's creative invention!
Help with maneuvering a large dog into a chair.
One way to manage a large dog into a sling.
The invention was developed to help get her dog, Konga in the wheelchair
Video on showing how she uses it to get Konga in her chair.
Jeff Tawater and Elijah
show off their creative ways of maneuvering!
Consult your chatline in Facebook messenger for expert fitting advice. A properly adjusted chair prevents injuries and ensures your pet's comfort
We are here to help!
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