Understanding the Walkin' Wheels Dog Wheelchair

In August 2008 The Walkin' Wheels Adjustable, Folds Flat wheelchair was introduced and has since changed the dog cart industry. The fact that it s adjustable makes it completely different from all the pet wheels sold in the last 20 years. The Walkin' Wheels can be purchased 'off the shelf', can be shipped right away, will fit your dog perfectly, and can be re-sold to any other dog when you no longer need it. Also, the Walkin' Wheels is the first dog cart that can be used, not only on dogs with permanent mobility problems, but also on dogs who need temporary help during recovery from procedures, temporary back strain and rehabilitation.

The length, width, and height adjust without tools.

History:

The Walkin' Wheels was invented by Mark C. Robinson, founder and president of HandicappedPets.com and the founder of the Handicapped Pets Foundation.

"Since 2002, I was selling custom made dog wheelchairs on my website at HandicappedPets.com. The carts were made by Doggon, Eddies Wheels, and K9 Carts. I would get my customers to provide up to 15 exacting measurements of their dog and I would provide them to the wheelchair company. The company would usually call the customer once or twice to check a measurement then build their cart. After two weeks or more, the customer would receive their cart and I would receive a small commission."

During that time, Mark C. Robinson sold thousands of dog wheelchairs and wrote the popular "Dog Wheelchair Buyer's Guide," an 88 page book with hundreds of photos about buying and using dog wheelchairs.

"I kept in touch with my customers and, while they were extremely grateful that their dogs could walk again, they have a large number of complaints (these are actual customer comments):

• The Dog Wheelchair took way too long to get.
• The measurement were extremely difficult to take accurately.
• I got one of the measurements wrong and had to send the dog cart back to the manufacturer.
• My dog recovered and I didn't need the wheelchair anymore but the manufacturer said, because it was custom made, I couldn't get much of my money back.
• I only needed the dog cart for a few weeks while my dog recovered.
• I did not have the strength to lift my dog in and out of the cart.
• My dog wouldn't use the dog cart, but I couldn't get a refund.
• The cart was so big that it couldn't even fit in the back seat of my car. I had to strap it to the roof to get it to the park.
• The dog wheels were made of bent aluminum tubing and radiator hose clamps. It looks awful.
• The pet wheelchair was all sharp corners and had bolts sticking out. I was cut twice.
• My dog regained some use of his back legs and the cart needed to be lowered so he could use his legs and strengthen them -- but the dog cart would not adjust.
• I didn't need the pet wheelchair anymore and I wanted to sell it, but I had to find a dog the exact same size as mine.
• I went to donate it to a shelter, but they didn't want it -- they said they aleady had dozens that never fit right.

So I began the process of designing the dog wheelchair that all my customers seemed to want. I hired a group of designers, engineers, manufacturers, and worked closely with an animal rehabilatation specialist, veterinarians, and customers. Together we designed the Walkin' Wheels for Handicapped Pets."

Since they started selling in August 2008, thousands of dogs have been able to walk again. Walkin' Wheels has won the hearts of countless professionals worldwide; veterinarians, animal rehabilation experts, veterinary supply distributors, pet stores, rescue groups, and animal lovers everywhere.

Benefits of the Walkin Wheels Dog Wheelchair.

• Adjustable: One size fits all dogs from 20 to 200 pounds.
• Easy to Order: Requires only one approximate measurement to help determine the right size wheels.
• Off-The-Shelf: Available for overnight delivery.
• Folds Flat for easy transportation and storage.
• Easy to use: Dog can be put in, and taken out of the wheelchair without lifting.
• High Grade, extruded aluminum frame is virtually indestructable.
• Stainless Steel, no-rust parts.
• No tools needed for adjustment.
• Serviceable: All parts and components can be easily replaced.
• High Resale Value: Because it will fit any dog, used Walkin' Wheels are easy to sell (try ebay of the HandicappedPets.com Classifieds)
• Veterinarian Approved: Dozens of veterinarians use and write about the Walkin' Wheels.
• Award Winning: Walkin Wheel's won Best Innovation Award for Walkin' Wheels Dog Wheelchair at Mascota International Pet Show.
• Looks Great: A Slick design is nothing to be ashamed of.
• Return Policy: If the cart is returned in 'like new' condition, our return policy is easy.
• Backed by the largest, most reputable handicapped pet website (you know the one!).

Comparison:

Information shown below is from their respective websites as of the date compiled.