Mini_Walkin_Wheels_User_Manual - Wheelchairs for Dogs walking
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1. AN Wate Wheels Walkin Supplied By Mini wheels4dogs Tel 0800 072 3697 Penzance UK Mob 07791 414757 5 Email julia wheels4dogs co uk Ovvner S Manual Website www wheels4dogs co uk With instructions for optional 4 wheel adapter Walkin VVheels is a registered trademark of Wheels for Pets LLC US Patent 7 549 398 Canada 2 641 092 Euro 2050418 Japan 5385584 other patents pending This Manual HandicappedPets com HandicappedPets com 105 Rt 101A Suite 18 e Amherst NH 03031 603 577 8854 Thank you for purchasing Walkin VVheels Mini dog wheelchair Questions or comments Call us 0800 072 3697 0044 0 7791 414757 or email us at julia wheels4dogs co uk Contents Parts or the Walkin Wheels Mini Dog V heeichair 3 Xe 00000 ii S n 4 Ilqarl lo OLUR Po a TTR TET env rT TTT 4 Tips to teach your dog to use Walkin 4 a S E E EE E E S Puthe roni PE Creioane rerun 5 Rede support arma ananas 6 Cip ici to ihe wheel aitiossa b s 6 Now you are ready to put your dog into the 7 Ku 7 LE l r nm n s n 7 7 1 10 3 ii 8 2009000077 00 0 8 15 ieY i li 0000507 m e e 9 9 uu i Dm xandan 10 increasing Height Shortlegs Long DADA 12. Optional for paws that are dragging or knuckling under The stirrups attach to the back of the wheelchair on each silver metal loop also called eye pads The rubber tubes on the stirrups need to be above the dogs hock Use the push lock to adjust to a snug fit The dog sleg should be about 3 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 Walkin Wheels Mini User Manual 2015 7 Length Adjustment The front harness attaches to the extenders behind the shoulder blades Adjust the extenders side rails so they reach the harness clips on the front harness The extenders will go through the D rings and then clip into the front harness The end of the extenders should be 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 The extenders should be level to the ground If they tilt up then loosen the black strap on the front harness over the dogs back and tighten up the red chest strap If the extenders tilt down loosen the red chest strap and tighten the black strap over the dogs back If the extenders are not parallel to each other adjust the width using the connector see below The extenders shoul
3. Position the extenders so the shoulder socket screws will be on the outside of the wheelchair The front leg rings attach to shoulder socket screws located on the outside of the wheelchair e Struts and Legs 2 The silver strut will fit inside the wheelchair leg on the frame Adjust the height by using the push button on the strut e Cl Leg Adapters 2 The strut wheel caster adapters are only for the 3 caster wheels The caster adapters are marked with a raised L or R to in dicate the legs are installed on the correct side The raised L or R will face the inside of the wheelchair with you standing behind the wheelchair e 2 Struts and wheels 2 Strut attached to 2 wheel which is for shorter dogs like Dachshunds Front Leg Rings 1 set The front leg rings are installed just like the rear leg rings The straps go over the frame Insert the black plastic clip onto the shoulder socket screw and push upward You will hear a click when it is locked into place Leg rings should look like two C s and not two Vs The dogs legs will go inside each ring to support his her body in the front To remove the Leg Rings put your thumb on the circle and pull down Walkin Wheels Mini User Manual 2015 Note Make sure the extenders are parallel to the ground by adjusting the height There is no chin bar for the mini wheelchair only larger models have one Side View Front View http www wheel r
4. Also Ruffwear Boots Available from and supplied by Wheels4dogs Inglewood Castle Drive Praa Sands Penzance TR20 OTF UK Tel 0800 072 3697 Mob 07791 414757 Email julia wheels4dogs co uk Website www wheels4dogs co uk This Manual is also available on our website and on CD
5. sure you include the reference the wheelchair was ordered under and your phone number Optional Insert set screws for stability Using the set screws will tighten up your wheelchair and stop any rattling noises The set screws also keep the wheelchair tight after it has been adjusted for your dog using the Allen key included in tool kit Do not over tighten 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 Key Bottom of Leg inside Side of Frame Back of Frame Walkin Wheels Mini User Manual 2015 9 Frequently Asked Questions Why does my dog walk backwards Animals use their back legs to move forward and their front legs to stop It is normal therefore for the dog to push back on the front legs and move backwards With encouragement they quickly learn to move by pulling themselves forward with their front legs Use the training tips to help your pet adjust Can they do their business in the wheelchair Pets are able to urinate and defecate while in the wheelchair without soiling themselves They will do this standing up and do not need to squat or lift a leg Why is my dog getting upset Remain quiet and move slowly when putting on the wheelchair for the first time Give him her lots of
6. 0 I LOT ioUtiib c ii iii ii 12 BA JMS E E T E N N E E S A E E AOA E 12 T O n s 12 Amputee cover optional purchase see pg 17 13 BANS POI WC C abon 13 Instructions for Mini Front Walkin Wheel Attacl mentu v aaa bas 13 Parts of the 14 Wear Maintenance 15 Kouultnccusss r r T 3 16 Optionalitems and o a anun 16 2 Walkin Wheels Mini User Manual 62015 Parts of the Walkin Wheels Mini Dog Wheelchair Aluminium wheelchair frame Instruction Video and Extra 7 Connector for with extenders connector and just for fun movies wider dogs knuckle attached x Tool kit for stability Leg Rings for rear support Belly Belt for mid support of the wheelchair use if needed Stirrups to keep the feet from 4 foam wheels on 6 struts other Front Harness with dragging if needed wheels were added if needed see comfort sleeves Wheel Strut options next page For spare parts and accessories contact julia wheels4dogs co uk call 0800 072 3697 or 0044 0 7791 414757 Walkin Wheels Mini User Manual 2015 3 Wheel Strut options All Mini wheelchairs come standard with 4 wheels on 6 struts This will fit dogs with a fold of flank from 3 to 7 For dogs taller than 7 or heavier than 20 Ibs your order includes a second set o
7. MUST be used Adjust for best comfort and fit Clip the leg rings to the wheelchair The leg ring straps go OVER the frame as shown on figure 1 The black plastic harness clips figure 2 have a slot that fits over the shoulder socket screws Put your thumb into the round circle and push upward to lock down to release you will hear it click into place The round circle will face the ground The dog s legs go through each ring figures 3 and 4 The rubber tubing can be cut shorter if needed do not cut the strapping The excess Velcro strapping can cross over the dog s back Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Walkin Wheels Mini User Manual 2015 Now you are ready to put your dog into the wheelchair Knuckles The black plastic pieces that connect the legs to the frame are called Knuckles The wheel struts that are attached to the wheel will fit up inside the leg and snap into place with the snap button on the strut Height Adjustment The correct height setting is based on the condition of the dog Ifthe dog has some use of his her back legs then set the height so the dog s toe pads are on the ground The push buttons can easily be pushed in to change the height If the push button is inside the black knuckle you can use a pen or narrow object to go to the next button position If the paws are scraping on the ground or knuckling under put the legs in the stirrups or protect them with Boots Stirrups
8. d be level to the ground and in the middle of the dog s body Wrong Tilt UP Wrong Tilt DOWN Width Adjustment Use the snap buttons on the width connector to adjust the wheelchair to the proper width There should be at least 12 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 If you need additional width we have also included a 7 connector that adjusts to 9 Remove the 4 connector and replace it with the 7 connector If you need even more width please contact wheels4dogs co uk to order the 10 connector email julia wheels4dogs co uk Call 0800 072 3697 or 07791 414757 8 Walkin Wheels Mini User Manual 2015 Is the wheelchair adjusted properly When the wheelchair is adjusted properly the animal stands in a natural position Here is what to check Knuckles A should be in line with the hips e Front harness D Ring clips B clip into extenders behind shoulder blade Back should be straight e Extenders C parallel to the ground and do not go past the front legs e Rear leg rings cradle hind quarters to form a saddle If you are unsure whether the wheelchair is fitted properly please email rear view and side view photographs of your dog in the wheelchair to julia wheels4dogs co uk and we will review the fitting Make
9. f wheels This wheelchair is compatible with 4 or 8 wheels and 9 or 11 struts for additional height If you received an additional wheel strut assembly it is correct for your dog s height weight To measure the fold of flank of your pet The Fold of the Flank FOF is the thin piece of skin that connects the dog s upper rear leg to his body It looks like the webbing between a persons fingers Tips to teach your dog to use Walkin VVheels Walkin Wheels was created 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 a major 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 Sometimes they are put into the wheelchair and take off before you know it l When starting this process we suggest that you use really good treats like chicken lunchmeat or cheese to reward your dog for positive re enforce ment behavior Dog biscuits are usually not good enough for him her to get excited about 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 a meal He will be more eager to pay atten
10. hp Wear maintenance liability and guarantee Maintenance With proper use and maintenance the wheelchair is designed to last a lifetime The wheels will wear out but are easily replaced If you need replacement parts they may be purchased at wheels4dogs co uk In addition the stickers on the side may fade or develop scratches but this will not detract from the usefulness or resale value of the wheelchair The wheelchair will not rust If dirt or sand gets inside the wheelchair you can hose it off All components can be removed and cleaned Oiling is not necessary Limited Liability Walkin Wheels is provided as a walking aid for animals that are under the care of a veterinarian and for which a dog wheelchair has been recommended Wheel for Pets LLC and its affiliates agents and distributors make no representation to the effectiveness or appropriateness of this product Guarantee Walkin Wheels is guaranteed by the manufacturer Wheels for Pets LLC for five years from the date of purchase against defects in material or workmanship of the frame with the exception of normal wear and tear of the harness and wheels If something breaks please let wheels4dogs co uk know and we will repair or replace the wheelchair at our option Warranty is non transferable Walkin Wheels Mini User Manual 2015 Return Policy If you try the wheelchair and it does not work for your pet because of the design or fit cal
11. igh quality stay on boots keep dogs from tracking dirt mud or snow into the house Helps injured disabled or elderly pets that drag their paws and provides confidence on slippery surfaces like hardwood floors Ideal for dogs with cuts bruises or sensitive paws These pet boots are comfortable water resistant and fashionable http www wheels4dogs co uk product php auto 2 4 See our range of full feature and other boots Walkin Pet Boots and Stirrup Replacement Kit Combining the Walkin Pet Boots with our stirrup adapter provides the most comfortable wheelchair experience for your pet http www wheels4dogs co uk product php auto 25 Amputee Cover The amputee cover is for pets with a smooth amputation that does not have a stump suitable for use of the full leg ring harness The cover slips over the leg ring to close off one side for comfort http www wheels4dogs co uk product php auto 20 Walkin Wheels Mini User Manual 2015 17 NOTES 18 Walkin Wheels Mini User Manual 2015 Love the stories Take a look at the best selling dog wheelchair book ever Miracle Dogs Adventures on Wheels by Sandy Johnson Available at Amazon com ADVENTURES ON WHEE LS SY SANDY JOHNSON HandicappedPets com 105 Rt 101A Suite 18 6 Amherst NH 03031 603 577 8854 Stockist of Walkin Wheels range Wheelchairs Harnesses Splints Boots Drag Bags and much more
12. l us within 28 days from the day the wheelchair arrived If we can t correct it we will discuss a return and refund with you If refurbishing is needed due to scratches or wear this will reduce your refund Optional items and accessories Walkin Wheels Mini Front Vest This vest is designed for smaller breeds of dogs with a broad chest such as dachshunds The wheelchair compatible vest is made of a durable neoprene material with Velcro enclosure on the belly and front of neck area http www wheels4dogs co uk product php auto 8 Walkin Lift Harness The Walkin Lift 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 This rear harness is great to use to assist your dog The clip in handles are used with this harness If you would like to purchase this harness see link below http www wheels4dogs co uk product php auto 7 The Drag Bag http www wheels4dogs co uk product php auto 6 The Walkin Wheels Drag Bag is designed for pets to use in the home when they are not in their chairs Great for protecting the chest and limbs Prevents abrasions and sores that can be caused by scraping against carpets floors and rough surfaces Keeps bedding and blankets dry Mesh panel for ventilation Made of Nylon Machine washable Walkin Wheels Mini User Manual 2015 Walkin Pet Boots H
13. narrow object to push the snap buttons into place Put the front harness on your pet The dog s head goes between the two BLACK straps The side panels will be positioned at the shoulders The RED strap goes under the dog s chest behind the front legs then clips into the harness on the side For convenience you can remove the comfort sleeves to get the straps snug on your dog The excess strapping will be tucked into the comfort sleeves If the comfort sleeves are too long you can cut them in half Walkin Wheels Mini User Manual 2015 5 Rear Support Leg Rings This is your support for the dog s hind quarters It will take the weight off your pets legs but still allow him her to use them to develop muscle The leg rings need to be fairly tight to create a firm seat or saddle for the dog The leg rings should hang no lower than 1 inch below the frame When the dog is in the leg rings the black knuckle should be at mid hip level The leg rings should look like two CS and not two V s with the centre connector holding them together The excess strapping could be criss crossed over the dog s back or Velcro the sides together to make handles The Velcro centre 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 centre connector
14. overweight or has any 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 Figure A Figure B A Take the side with the tri glide Figure 1 and put the extender through the end loop Figure 1 B Take the rope and put inside the harness clip on the extender After you attach the front harness to the harness clip the rope will be secured This will keep the belt from sliding backwards Now adjust the belly belt so it is in the middle of the 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 Walkin Wheels Mini User Manual 2015 Amputee cover optional purchase see pg 17 If your dog s leg has been amputated with no stump use the amputee cover that slips over the rear leg rings If there is a stump then the leg rings are used with the stump going inside one of the holes on the leg rings Full support 4 wheel wheelchair The Four Wheel Fully Supportive Dog Wheelchair is also called a Quad Wheelchair because it was originally used for quadriplegic dogs that could not walk at all Now though due to the unique adjustability of the Walkin Wheels a four wheel dog wheelchair can be used for dogs that can still walk but cannot sup
15. port their full weight The Full Support dog wheelchair is also used in clinics and hospitals for massage acupuncture and other therapies The front wheel attachment can be purchased separately if you need four wheeled support in the future Instead of using the extenders that come with the rear wheelchair you will use the extender set that comes with the front attachment kit You will not need to use the front harness that comes with the rear wheelchair Instead you will be using the leg rings just like in the back for the front support Instructions for Mini Front Walkin Wheel Attachment The Walkin Wheels Front Wheel Attachment gives mobility to dogs with weakness in either the front legs or in all four legs It is ideal for helping disabled pets get exercise and for rehabilitation while they are healing Like the rest of Walkin Wheels products the mini front wheel extension is adjustable so it will fit the Walkin Wheels wheelchair for any size dog from 7 to 25 pounds and can be easily removed at any time Walkin Wheels Mini User Manual 2015 Parts of the Front Wheel Attachment The front wheel kit attachment is easy to assemble and snap into the wheelchair The package contains A Left and Right Length Extenders 2 These replace the length extenders that originally came with your Walkin Wheels Rear Wheelchair The front knuckles will have a white label with left front or right front
16. stroking and reassurance Good treats help too Let your pet get used to the front harness before attaching it to the wheelchair Can I let my dog run loose Remain in control of the animal s movements Keep him or her in a clear area at first and on a short leash if outside If your pet becomes frightened then disconnect the harness from the wheelchair and try again later How long should I keep my dog in the chair Until your pet gets used to using 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 Typically dogs cannot lie down in HU the wheelchair except for smaller breeds which can lay on a pillow to rest for a short amount of time The pillow will help support their back while in the wheelchair Your pet can be in the wheelchair for up to an hour and then will need to be taken out to rest Increasing Height Short Legs Long Legs 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 Wheelchairs are typically shipped with the wheels in the SHORT LEGS position A Phillips head screwdriver is needed to make this adjustment Walkin Wheels Mini User Manual 2015 There is a detailed HOW TO video on the DVD To change the position of the leg The Shor
17. t Leg Position Remove the knuckle re position Long Leg position the leg that holds the wheel 1 Remove the set screw and the wheel strut 2 Remove the knuckle with Phillips screwdriver keeping the screws and the washers in place 3 Reposition the leg on the high setting where you see the two holes on the inside of the leg 4 Align the knuckle and re tighten the screws in the knuckle Make sure to keep the washers in place inside the screws Make sure the small black block doesn t go back upside down Adjust one side at a time because the Left and Right knuckles are different small black block Note You will see an L or R inside the plastic knuckle block to indicate the correct position Walkin Wheels Mini User Manual 2015 11 Troubleshooting The knuckle parts fit together without force There is a left and right specific knuckle If your parts do not fit easily check that you have the correct left or right part Each part is labeled on the inside with an R or L Adjusting the Length Adjust the side extenders so that the D Ring on the Front Harness is behind the shoulder blade of the dog The extender should be es the neoprene side panels on the Front Harness and NOT pulling outward Side extenders should not go past dogs front leg Belly Belt Some animals will need additional support under their belly You can tell the dog needs additional support if their spine bows downwards or if dog is
18. tion and earn the food reward if he is hungry Do not immediately put your dog in the wheelchair Assemble the wheel chair and leave it in an area where your dog can see it smell it and touch it Once he is comfortable near the wheelchair put the front harness on him and leave him alone for a while getting used to the feeling of the straps Walkin Wheels Mini User Manual 2015 4 When your dog is comfortable try putting him in the leg ring support system and attach the front harness to the wheelchair Give him a treat for positive association S After your dog is in the wheelchair hold the food reward right at his nose level Feed him several pieces Then you can move one step backwards again holding the food reward in front of you He should then walk to wards you to get the treat Before you know it he is walking in his Walkin Wheels Again give him a treat and positive praise 6 Workin very short 5 10 minute sessions several times a day Give your dog rest periods between each session Getting Started Your Walkin Wheels mini package contains everything you need to fit your small pet In most cases all you will need to do is snap in the wheel struts clip in the rear leg rings and fit the front harness on the dog and go If you need help there are instructions on your DVD or you can call us Use the snap buttons to adjust the height width and length of the wheelchair You may need to use a pen or other
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