Replacement Belly Strap (MSH or BAH)
$72.00
Unit price perProduct Description
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.
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- 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:
1. Put the harness on your dog, unbuckle the strap you wish to measure for but leave
the quick release latch attached
2. Take a measuring tape and start measuring from where the leather starts on the
quick release/magnetic latch
3. Bring the measuring tape under your dog in the same position the strap would be
located to reach the adjustment buckle on the other side
a. Pull the measuring tape snug against your dog’s girth/belly
4. Starting at the beginning of the leather on the quick release/magnetic latch,
measure from buckle to buckle (do not include the hardware in the measurement)
Materials & Guarantees
As always, we stand behind the quality of our in-house handmade products with a Lifetime Warranty on materials and workmanship.
Please find complete warranty details here.
Did you know BLD products are designed to be repaired instead of replaced? Even if the item is not covered by our warranty (like for chewing), most damaged leashes can be repaired and made functional for a nominal fee.
BLACK LATIGO leather
Latigo tanned specifically for quality horse tack and premium pet products and has a high tensile strength. Your leash will start out a bit firm yet flexible and will very quickly soften and will continue to get better with age. The rich black color is drum dyed during tanning (rather than just dyed on the surface). Made in North America from select US steer hides. Stainless steel (silver color) hardware is standard.
English Bridle Leather in LONDON TAN
English bridle has a supple, satin-smooth finish and satisfying hand feel that is simply unmatched. London Tan, cherished in the 19th century for the finest horse tack, ages to a warm patina while keeping its lighter brown and orange tones. This full grain leather is 100% veg tanned with no metals or harsh chemicals. Made in North America from select US steer hides. ("English" refers to the style of tanning rather than a location.)
Solid brass (gold colored) hardware is standard.
Caring for leather: Your BLD leather gear will last for many years and only get better with age. Leather is resilient, don’t be afraid to use it in daily life. A light coat of conditioner rubbed in like lotion keeps it healthy.
