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Replacement belly strap for Mobility Support or Balance Assistance harness. 

Made from our soft, flexible leather and has shearling sheepskin padding sewn into the leather. Custom made to order.

• • Belly Straps for the standard and XL size harnesses are1 1/4″ wide leather strap tapers to 3/4″ for buckles
  • Giant size are 2" wide tapering to 1" for buckles

NOTE: If you are unable to select the girth measurememnt, it is outside of the normal range for that saddle size. If you select OTHER, contact us and we'll help you verify the size you need. 

Please measure your dog; check and out the refit guide for more details.

Measuring Intructions PDF

Refit Guide PDF 

Measure the Dog's Belly:

• First, locate the spot under your dog’s belly where his/her ribs come together and join the sternum (indicated in red on the diagram).
• Feel the dog’s side and find the back of his ribcage, then count 3-4 ribs forward. 
• Follow this rib down and palpate to find the notch where the deep part of his chest curves up toward the belly (flanks).  
• Bring the measuring tape under this point of the dog’s ribs, and pull the tape up and forward to the “sweet spot” behind the withers 
• The measuring tape must be snug. The measure will be at a diagonal angle. 
  

Pro Tip: 

Put the measuring tape under your dog and “see-saw” it back and forth while pulling forward toward the withers—this settles the tape nicely under the belly, and then bring both sides of the tape to the “sweet spot.”  

Avoid measuring vertically around the dog’s waist, or place the measuring tape so far back it reaches the dog’s flanks—both will yield inaccurate measurements. Usually, the belly and girth measurement are within 3 inches of each other. 

Refitting a BAH or MSH 

Can you buckle the harness on your dog?

YES: use Option #1

NO: use Option #2

Strap refit option #1:

Use this method if the harness straps can buckle on your dog and fit reasonably well, but
there’s not enough room for adjustment in the future. You will measure to the hole that fits best. In the photos below, the pencil points to the adjustment hole that best fits.
1. Take note of which hole fits your dog best
2. Take the strap off the harness and lie it flat on a table
3. Measure the strap leather from the hole that fits best to the quick release latch. Measure only the leather (not the hardware).

Strap refit option #2:

Replacement belly strap for Mobility Support or Balance Assistance harness. 

Straps are 1" wide, and include with a 2" wide oval shearling sheepskin pad that slides onto the strap. 

NOTE: If you are unable to select the girth measurememnt, it is outside of the normal range for that saddle size. If you select OTHER, contact us and we'll help you verify the size you need. 

Please measure your dog; check and out the refit guide for more details.

Measuring Intructions PDF

Refit Guide PDF 

Measure the Dog's Girth:

• This measurement goes around your dog’s ribs, behind the front legs, at the deepest part of his chest.
• Start the measuring at the “sweet spot” behind the withers, go down under the deepest part of the dog’s chest and back around to the top.  
• The measuring tape should be mostly vertical, forming a complete circle around the dog’s chest.
• Measure snugly but don’t squish your dog. (With long haired dogs, be sure you’re measuring the dog’s body, not just their floof!)  

Refitting a BAH or MSH 

Can you buckle the harness on your dog?

YES: use Option #1

NO: use Option #2

Strap refit option #1:

Use this method if the harness straps can buckle on your dog and fit reasonably well, but
there’s not enough room for adjustment in the future. You will measure to the hole that fits best. In the photos below, the pencil points to the adjustment hole that best fits.
1. Take note of which hole fits your dog best
2. Take the strap off the harness and lie it flat on a table
3. Measure the strap leather from the hole that fits best to the quick release latch. Measure only the leather (not the hardware).

Strap refit option #2:

BLD’s exclusive JJ Special Wheelchair Leashes have been developed for people that have quadriplegia, those with limited strength, limited hand dexterity and/or arm movement, and anyone who simply needs a user-friendly option that is convenient to use with a wheelchair. Designed to work with our specially designed Leash Hook Attachment, these Wheelchair Leashes have multiple positions for different tasks and activities.

• The first and only dog leash specifically designed for wheelchair users 
• Hands-free leash attaches to the wheelchair with a special hook
• Tangle-free design prevent snags and hang-ups
• Three adjustable segments allow you to customize the lengths, and have three different positions for various tasks and activities
• Available in premium leather or Brahma soft-grip material all with only the highest quality stainless steel hardware
• Satisfaction guarantee and a LIFETIME WARRANTY

The Wheelchair Leash Hook Attachment is available separately. Add the hook attachment to your leash order from this page, or from the Hook's product page.

A handle loop is available separately. If you'd like to have a regular leash handle, you can add a 12" Traffic Lead handle. Clip it on the end O-ring and it can be used as an ordinary leash. Find LEATHER Traffic Leads here, and BRAHMA Traffic Leads here.

About the Design

The JJ Special Quad Leash

Originally custom-made for a client, this leash with three adjustable positions is quickly becoming a customer favorite. The JJ Special is compatible with most wheelchairs (manual or motorized) to allow for a short, medium, and long lengths. 

Three adjustable sections of leash are connected with O-rings which drop onto our specially designed Wheelchair Hook. This leash ends in an O-ring—a separate Traffic Lead handle can be clipped onto the O-ring to use as a regular leash if desired.

Each section adjusts 16-24” (40–61cm) in length so you can make each section the length you need to be safe for you and your dog.

• First Position: In the short position, the leash will allow your dog to work close to the chair without excess slack in the leash to get caught or tangled. 
• Second Position: The medium position may be perfect to allow the dog to get behind the wheelchair to go through a doorway, to move in front of the wheelchair, or to lay under a table.
• Third Position: At full length, the leash has plenty of room for retrieving or relieving.
• The overall length of leash is 4-6 feet (122-183 cm) depending on how each section is adjusted. You’ll make a one-time adjustment to each section so that the dog can perform their work without getting the leash tangled or caught in the wheels.

Assistance from a friend may be required to make the original adjustments.

 How to use the JJ Special:

1. First, drop the giant O-ring at the human end of the leash onto the Wheelchair Hook. This creates the long position.
2. Next, drop the giant O-ring in the middle of the leash onto the Wheelchair Hook to use the medium leash position.
3. For the short position, drop the third giant O-ring onto the hook. The leash is now looped up onto the hook to prevent the excess leash from dragging or snagging on objects or wheels.
4. To return to a longer length, simply lift one or two rings off the hook.
5. If desired, clip on a separate traffic lead handle to use as a regular leash.

If you decide three segments is too much leash for you, one segment can easily be removed.

Material & Hardware

Hardware:

We use only the highest quality hardware for durability and longevity. Stainless steel bolt snaps and O-rings are standard.

Leash width and construction:

• Medium 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)—Medium half-inch width (12.7 mm) is recommended for most dogs and people as it’s sturdy for any size dog, yet not too heavy

Leather: Constructed with sturdy, elegant braids.

Vegan Brahma Material: This wonderful leather-substitute is extra durable, and is Constructed with screw posts.

About the Wheelchair Hook (available separately)

See all the details about the hook attachment here:

 https://boldleaddesigns.com/products/leash-hook-attachment-for-wheelchairs

Important Notes

These products are intended for use with fully trained service dogs/assistance dogs/pet dogs that have excellent leash manners. We’ve designed all of our Wheelchair Leash options to manually detach from the wheelchair in the event of an emergency situation. Why? Because it’s simply a smart idea!

Only you can determine if letting go of the leash and attaching it to your wheelchair is the right choice for you and your dog.

Attached leashes (fastened to a person, wheelchair, or another mobility device) are not safe for all dogs and/or users of wheelchair/mobility devices. Please choose your equipment wisely and use it responsibly.

Do not use wheelchair leashes with an untrained dog. Not for dogs that pull on the leash. Wheelchair leashes must NOT be used with dogs that lunge or are difficult to control, as this could be very dangerous. Additionally, DO NOT USE FOR PULLING A WHEELCHAIR.

Please note: If your strength or dexterity is limited, you may need assistance from a friend to install the wheelchair attachment and make the initial adjustment to the leash. Once attached and adjusted, the leash will remain at the desired length and is easy to connect to and remove from the wheelchair.

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