Service Dog Cape/Vest

BLD’s Service Dog Cape/Vest is a utilitarian accessory for displaying identifying patches, increasing visibility, and holding essentials, such as medicine, paperwork, a wallet, phone, clean up supplies, or other small items. Attach like a cape to your dog’s harness, or wear it as a vest by adding a chest strap (available separately).

  • Attaches easily to BLD’s Mobility Support and Balance Assistance Harnesses (MSH, BAH)
  • Add a Chest Strap to use as a stand-alone service dog vest (available separately)
  • Comfortable, adjustable, heavy-duty elastic belly band
  • Easy to use metal quick-release buckle–a BLD exclusive!
  • Integrated Velcro panels to attach patches–no sewing required!
  • Velcro Patches available separately here

Professionally hand made in Colorado to BLD’s exacting standards. Machine washable.

Chest Strap Harness, available separately, permits this cape/vest to be worn without a harness. HARNESS and patches NOT INCLUDED–shown attached to harnesses for reference only.

FOR LEGITIMATE WORKING, SERVICE / ASSISTANCE DOGS ONLY.  IT IS ILLEGAL AND UNETHICAL TO IMPERSONATE A SERVICE DOG.

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$10.00$65.00

Description

Made in the USA with premium, water-resistant, nylon fabric. Features reflective trim for visibility at night, reinforced seams, and edge binding for extra durability. Smooth, one-piece backing means there are no seams to irritate the dog. Webbing loops on the inside of vest are designed to let you replace the belly strap, or fit the vest to other harness styles. Our silver metal quick-release buckle is very easy to use! (Only available in Silver.) Unlike plastic buckles, it is easy to open and secure, even by those with limited hand strength. Machine washable (delicate cycle in a mesh bag is recommended); lay flat to air dry.

Have a BLD harness? This cape/vest is specifically designed to be compatible with the Mobility Support Harness, Balance Assistance Harness, and Everyday Working Harness. It lays on the dog’s back behind the harness saddle and does not interfere with the function of your harness, or overburden your dog. Velcro tabs attach the cape/vest to the d-rings on your harness. Flat, low-profile design does not catch on your legs as you walk next to your dog. If you have a BLD leather guide handle, we recommend adding key-rings or a clip to the harness d-rings to allow a little more space for the cape and guide handle to attach–just ask us if you need them.

Colors:

  • Black
  • Blue
  • Forest Green (medium and large only!)
  • Purple
  • Red

3 Sizes Available:

Small:

For small to medium dogs (20-40 pounds). Elastic belly band adjusts from 21-26″

Small Cape/Vest:

  • Features a curved front edge for comfort over dog’s shoulders
  • This size is not compatible with BLD’s MSH/BAH, but can be worn by smaller dogs on other harness styles
  • Fits small and medium-size Chest Strap Harness (available separately)
  • Overall Size: 5.5 x 14 inches
  • 2 zippered pockets:
    • 3 x 4.5 inches (flat)
    • pocket compartment continues over the top of the vest
  • 1.5 x 4.5 inch Velcro panel on top of vest
  • Velcro tabs for attaching to harness are 4.5 inches apart and they fit around straps up to 1.25 inches wide.

Medium:

For medium to large dogs (40-90 pounds). Elastic belly band adjusts from 26-32″

Medium (Standard) Cape/Vest:

  • Best choice for BLD’s standard size MSH/BAH
  • Fits medium and large size Chest Strap Harness (available separately)
  • Overall Size: 6.5 x 18 inches
  • 3 zippered pockets:
    • top (1): 3.5 x 7 inches (flat)
    • side (2): 6 x 4 inches (flat)
    • side pocket compartment continues over the top of the vest
  • 3 Velcro panels:
    • top (1): accommodates patch up to 2 x 5 inches
    • sides (2): accommodates patches up to 1.5 x 6 inches
    • Velcro Patches available separately here
  • Velcro tabs for attaching to harness are 5 inches apart and they fit around straps up to 1.25 inches wide.

Large:

For large dogs over 80 pounds. Elastic belly band adjusts from 29-36″

Large Cape/Vest:

  • Best choice for BLD’s XL and giant size MSH/BAH
  • Fits medium and large size Chest Strap Harness (available separately)
  • Overall Size: 7.5 x 20 inches
  • 3 zippered pockets:
    • top (1): 4 x 8 inches (flat)
    • side (2): 7 x 5 inches (flat)
  • 3 Velcro panels:
    • top (1): accommodates patch up to 2 x 6 inches
    • sides (2): accommodates patches up to 1.5 x 7 inches
  • Velcro tabs for attaching to harness are 6 inches apart, fits around straps up to 1.25 inches wide.

**If customization is needed: Cape/vest can be customized by your local embroidery shop, or you can sew on your own patches. We’ve designed this vest with webbing loops on the inside of the cape to make it easier for you or a seamstress to change out the strap or buckle attachment to meet your needs.

Chest Strap Harness (available separately)

Nylon strap converts the cape into a stand-alone vest. Chest Strap Harness is a Y-shaped design that attaches to the Velcro tabs on the cape/vest. Does not interfere with dog’s shoulder movement!

Order this if you do not have a harness to attach the cape/vest to, or wish to use your cape/vest without your harness.

  • Small fits dogs 20-40 pounds (3/4 inch wide straps): Only fits small cape/vest
  • Medium fits dogs 35-80 pounds (3/4″ wide straps): Fits medium or large cape/vest
  • Large fits dogs over 80 pounds (1″ wide straps): Fits medium and large cape/vest

BLD is not able to make modifications to this product.

Reviews (8)

8 reviews for Service Dog Cape/Vest

  1. ramitchell007@gmail.com

    this is an amazing cape/harness

  2. Amber

    Great addition to my harness! I like the extra visibility the cape provides and find the pocket perfect for stashing extra doggie bags, my keys, cash or cards.

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