My dog (a year and a half foxhound/labrador mix that I adopted a month ago) has developed severe separation anxiety, and according to Cesar Milan one of the solutions is to give him more exercise before I leave in the morning. Since a two hour walk before the hour of seven seemed a little excessive, I began looking for other answers to this dilemma.
The suggestion of a doggie backpack with filled water bottles or other weighted material (not too much, but enough to make the dog work harder) was presented to me. I loved the idea of giving my dog the workout he deserves without completely tiring myself out before a day at work to do it, and also the idea of him being able to carry his own water, food, toys, and treats on long hikes and camping trips once the summer months roll around. Therefore I began scouring Amazon for quality packs that weren't too overpriced. I was shocked to see some dog packs that cost more than the backpack I carried in college, but this one seemed to be of quality construction and was affordable to boot (and eligible for Amazon Prime shipping, which is a major bonus).
I am pleased to tell you that this product was everything I was hoping for and more. The straps are fully adjustable, so I got the perfect fit for my dog after only a couple of adjustments. You can even adjust where the saddlebags fall on the dog's flanks, so the pack can fit a wide range of dogs. The materials are also very high quality and I can tell that this was designed to be an item that gets ample use throughout its lifetime. I managed to squeeze two 32 oz Nalgene bottles, filled with water for weight, into the saddle bags, and I can't believe the change in my dog. He is calmer and more submissive, and his separation anxiety is already decreased.
Bottom line: if you are looking for a quality pack for your medium to large sized dog, BUY THIS ONE! The price is right and the quality is great!
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Product information
| Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kurgo |
| ASIN | B002FYZ0UY |
| Item model number | 00028 |
| Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
| Date First Available | August 1, 2005 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.9 x 5.9 x 3.2 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1 x 8 x 12 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.8 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Kurgo |
| Target Audience Keyword | dogs |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Color | Wander |
| Size | Baxter- 30-85 lb dogs |
| Material | Nylon |
| Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Kurgo |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
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Love this backpack!
This backpack is made very well and is very sturdy. It can pretty much fit an average sized water bottle, poopy bags, and a cell phone on each side...so not too much, but enough to weigh the dog down a little so she'll work a bit on walks. When ever I used go for walks with my Dalmatian, she would pull me like crazy! But whenever I put this on her with a water bottle on each side, keys on one side and my cell phone on the other she doesn't pull half as much! It's great. One thing, and I knew this before purchasing this backpack, is that if you don't have weight evenly distributed on both side of the dog, one side will sag a little lower than the other and make the dog a little off balance. It's important to keep it even or it will seriously bug you to death to have to keep straightening the thing. Instead of water bottles, I sometimes use a new parmesean bottle on each side just to keep the weight even. That is the one and only complaint I have about this backpack, but if you read this review then you can be aware of this issue before you buy it and just plan to distribute the weight evenly. Overall, this is an awesome buy! I love it, my dog loves it..it's just a nice and well made doggy backpack :)
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- JamieReviewed in Canada on March 22, 2014
Good product but straps keep coming loose
- Janice HrudayReviewed in Canada on September 14, 2013
They can carry their own lunch.
