The purpose of this web site is twofold. First, it is a tribute to my best buddy in the world, my beautiful, loyal golden retriever named Sabaka (Sabaka means "pooch" in Russian). Second, it describes a device that we have found to be effective in coping with Sabaka's limited mobility due to hip dysplasia and spinal osteoarthritis. The SabakaSling has so far extended and significantly improved the quality of his life for over 4 active and comparatively pain-reduced years, while maintaining his muscle tone and helping promote his cardiovascular health. While there is no way to predict what, if any, benefits you might realize from use of the SabakaSling, it is my hope that this make-it-yourself mobility aid will bring you and your animal companion the same success and joy that it has brought to Sabaka and myself.
Best Wishes - Sabaka and Tim.
Advantages of the SabakaSling
- Promotes balance and confidence when walking.
- Takes weight off of the weakened joints.
- Maintains muscle tone.
- Promotes cardiovascular fitness.
- Allows natural waste elimination.
- Well tolerated by most dogs.
- Places no painful pressure on the belly.
- Simple to make and use.
- Except for the materials, IT'S FREE!
Disadvantages
- Requires some minimal strength on the part of the owner.
- Requires some animal training.
- You are frequently going to be mistaken for a blind person with a guide dog!
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