This week's Friday Find is close to home for everyone at Four Green Steps- Animal Assistance products were invented by our company's president (who also happens to be our co-founder) Jaye Yarrow. Jaye created these eco-friendly products for pets who need extra support for injuries or issues with their neck,balance or joints. Her late golden retriever Molson suffered from Hip Dysplasia as well as spinal nerve damage. Jaye wasn't happy with any of the support products she found on the market so she came up with the 'Hip Hammock', an eco-friendly individually-sewn, 'Hammock' that offered comfort to Molson so he was able to walk without pain or without straining his joints. Later she came up with the Barrel Booster (pictured right) to offer comfort and security to dogs who may have balance issues. Not only were these items a success, Jaye was able to keep her carbon footprint small while creating these products by using local remnant fabrics and making sure everything was made locally.
You will find that after a couple of days using the Hip Hammock your dog will be walking more upright, have increased energy, be more sure footed (pawed?) and will be stronger because the Hip Hammock when used allows the dog to relax and not strain to keep standing. The Hip Hammock gives his joints a rest because he is being gently supported while still allowing the dog to exercise, go for his walk, all the while creating increased blood flow, increased mobility ensuring the muscle mass not waste away from lack of movement, enhancing the quality of your pet’s life. We know there are fancier products out there but the truth is that the Hip Hammocks number one focus in development was the comfort and security of a beloved four-legged member of the family. You may find other products available but none that cradle your dog’s sensitive joints allowing your dog to relax onto the Hip Hammock in pillowed support. At the same time it blankets the sensitive area allowing the dog’s body heat to help keep the joints warm for greater flexibility. The soft handle ensures that nothing cuts into your hand when the dog needs more support and you carry more of your dog’s weight. Made locally with remnant fabrics only.
There comes a time in every dogs life when a little boost is necessary!
When your dog starts making regular faceplants (tripping and falling on their face) and after you kiss your pooch and stand them back on their feet, you think to yourself “how can I stop this from happening again?”. There is always the good old standby towel support that the doctor will tell you to use or you can get all sorts of contraptions to zip and click onto your pooch. The "Barrel Booster's" sole functions are the comfort and security of your dog. Perhaps The "Barrel Booster" is not the fanciest product on the market, but so simple to put on that you won’t see your dog backing up to run away when you go to put it on.
Your dog can be young or old, hundred of reasons can be for the instability of your beloved pet. The "Barrel Booster" works.
Neck problems, growths, and other injuries may require you not putting a collar around your dogs neck, you can lead your dog where ever you go with the "Barrel Booster". The handle remains upward for you to take hold of if you let you.
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