Washing Instructions

Introducing Sling to your Dog

Some dogs take right to a GingerLead, and some require practice. A dog may initially appear confused, and even resist walking. So let's try to make it easy for them. • Let your dog sniff the GingerLead before putting it on and give them a treat and/or pets to encourage a positive experience. • Start on a flat surface where your dog is most comfortable. Achieve success on easier terrain before trying to tackle stairs. • Your dog will be looking to YOU for direction. Be patient, but show confidence. Use the commands you typically use during walks to have them heel. • Use treats and/or another person to help coax your dog. • Your first couple of tries, do not lift too much on the sling. Let your dog get a feel for walking just knowing the GingerLead is there. Give your dog positive reinforcement when walking with the GingerLead. Once your dog begins to feel comfortable with the GingerLead, then lift a little more until you find what's most comfortable for your dog and appropriate for their condition per your veterinarian’s instructions. NEVER lift a dog entirely off the ground when the leash of the GingerLead is attached to a dog's collar. • If your dog has some hind end mobility, allow them to try use their legs. Do not let their legs dangle. • You can attach the leash from the GingerLead to a standard chest harness instead of a collar, to add some front end support. Chest harness is not included. Note: These are just suggestions. Any instructions from your veterinarian for your dog's specific condition should always take precedence.

To Put the Sling on your Dog...

1. Pass the sling under your pet’s belly holding the straps on each side of your dog. The handle should always be on the left side of your pet. 2. Hold the handle with attached leash on top. The corduroy lining in the handle should be facing down. Align the free strap on the right side of your dog under the handle. 3. Wrap the handle under and around the free strap and close the ends of the handle together so that the free strap is inside the handle and the leash is on top. 4. Attach the snap hook from the leash to your dog's collar or a standard chest harness. 5. (OPTIONAL) Fasten Stay on Straps.

To Put the Mini on your Dog...

1. Buckle the sling around your dog’s belly using the side-squeeze buckle. 2. Adjust the sling to fit snuggly around your dog’s waist. Slide neoprene pad to a comfortable position. 3. Attach the leash with snap hook to your dog’s chest harness.* 4. Adjust the straps to the appropriate height using the silver metal slider. Slide neoprene handle to a desirable position. 5. Gently lift and begin walking. Use commands your dog is familiar with and provide positive reinforcement. Use treats if needed to encourage your dog. *The Mini GingerLead may be attached to a dog’s chest harness, collar, or to itself, however, for the Mini size, we recommend using a chest harness so a dog is not accidentally lifted off the ground by their neck. IMPORTANT: Always follow any instructions from your veterinarian for your dog's specific condition.

Adjusting the GingerLead

The GingerLead is adjustable for height to fit various sizes of dogs and owners.

Straps

Sliders, attached to the straps on each side of the support pad, allow the straps to be lengthened or shortened. Position the sliders at the same location on each side of the support pad to keep the strap length the same on both sides. The handle moves along one strap. The slider feeds through the handle when needed. Once adjusted, slide the handle to the top.

Leash

Shorten or lengthen the leash through the plastic buckle that attaches to the handle. A strap clip slides along the leash to hold the loose end.