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WirehairedKiwi

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I won't post a link but has anyone carried and used a rescue harness for when their dog gets hurt and needs carrying out? I'm thinking of getting one and having it sitting in my backpack or belt, but want to know how practical that really is. I'm worried my pup will sprain a foot being a bit silly (as he is prone) whilst we're out in the back of beyond and I can't get him out. If not, are there alternatives? I'm often spending the better part of a day walking into hunting spots.
 
WirehairedKiwi said:
I won't post a link but has anyone carried and used a rescue harness for when their dog gets hurt and needs carrying out? I'm thinking of getting one and having it sitting in my backpack or belt, but want to know how practical that really is. I'm worried my pup will sprain a foot being a bit silly (as he is prone) whilst we're out in the back of beyond and I can't get him out. If not, are there alternatives? I'm often spending the better part of a day walking into hunting spots.
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I wouldn’t bother carrying a specific rescue harness - its just extra unnecessary weight. Assuming you will be carrying a pack etc, think of ways in which you could quickly adapt this if required.

Having watched mountain rescue dogs being trained, they teach their dogs to be carried across the shoulders with top of their pack acting as an extra shelf. And they can transport the dogs rapidly like this on skis.
 
Dogs walk on four legs, they can manage on three when one leg isn't working just right . Failing that idea , its likely best to carry them out if you are able . If that doesn't work get help or transport or a drag and every experienced stalker should have done this .
Chances are it will be a human not the Dog that will be the one who cannot hobble back to the transport not the dog anyhow.
 
Heym SR20 said:
I wouldn’t bother carrying a specific rescue harness - its just extra unnecessary weight. Assuming you will be carrying a pack etc, think of ways in which you could quickly adapt this if required.

Having watched mountain rescue dogs being trained, they teach their dogs to be carried across the shoulders with top of their pack acting as an extra shelf. And they can transport the dogs rapidly like this on skis.
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I've done this! My first dog (lab) on Bidean nam Bean, wore her pads down and also went a bit hypoglacaemic so I carried her off. As others, I wouldn't carry a rescue harness, but call for help if really serious
 
Buchan said:
I've done this! My first dog (lab) on Bidean nam Bean, wore her pads down and also went a bit hypoglacaemic so I carried her off. As others, I wouldn't carry a rescue harness, but call for help if really serious
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Had something very similar with my first Vizsla up in the Cuillins up on Skye- the gabro quickly wore his pads to shreds. Long carry out...................
 
i would consider how you will carry a dog with or without a harness.
i had to carry my terrier x cocker after a muntjac buck half gutted her maybe 1/4mile, she only weighs about 12 kg.
that resting on your arms was hard.
unless the harness has a shoulder strap good luck carrying a bigger dog far
 
My first Cocker was a picky eater. Once working on the Grouse moor she collapsed due to no doubt not eating enough that morning. I carried her over my shoulders and frankly that with dogs her size would be my preferred option. The harness come sling thing looks like it will do the job, but it also looks like it won't half dig into your shoulders.
 
Only had to do it once thankfully. Fortunately I had a roe sack with me & I managed to get my 25kg gsp into it for the 2km steep descent & hike back to the car. It’s a very different experience carrying a dog with a dislocated hip to carrying a dead deer.
 
Heym SR20 said:
I wouldn’t bother carrying a specific rescue harness - its just extra unnecessary weight. Assuming you will be carrying a pack etc, think of ways in which you could quickly adapt this if required.

Having watched mountain rescue dogs being trained, they teach their dogs to be carried across the shoulders with top of their pack acting as an extra shelf. And they can transport the dogs rapidly like this on skis.
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That's awesome. I've carried other people's packs when they've injured themselves so I can see this working
 
Bowland blades said:
Dogs walk on four legs, they can manage on three when one leg isn't working just right . Failing that idea , its likely best to carry them out if you are able . If that doesn't work get help or transport or a drag and every experienced stalker should have done this .
Chances are it will be a human not the Dog that will be the one who cannot hobble back to the transport not the dog anyhow.
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Makes sense, I could be overthinking it.
 
Jagged77 said:
Worth contacting SARDA to see what they use. They occasionally get deployed out of the S92’s and train for it. I used a rough wear harness but never winched with it.
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By SARDA I mean the Search and Rescue Dog Association - googling Sarda might bring some interesting results as I’ve just found out 😂
 
shakey jake said:
i would consider how you will carry a dog with or without a harness.
i had to carry my terrier x cocker after a muntjac buck half gutted her maybe 1/4mile, she only weighs about 12 kg.
that resting on your arms was hard.
unless the harness has a shoulder strap good luck carrying a bigger dog far
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Good point. Two is one, one is none. I can sling him over my shoulder and carry him for a decent distance, and I've carried weight up steep gullies and it's not fun and certainly not efficient in an emergency.
Sounds like that was a harrowing day?
 
Jagged77 said:
By SARDA I mean the Search and Rescue Dog Association - googling Sarda might bring some interesting results as I’ve just found out 😂
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😂 Yep I had to check over my shoulder after clicking through one link.
Great idea though. I'll reach out and see what techniques they have for getting a dog off the hill!
 
WirehairedKiwi said:
Good point. Two is one, one is none. I can sling him over my shoulder and carry him for a decent distance, and I've carried weight up steep gullies and it's not fun and certainly not efficient in an emergency.
Sounds like that was a harrowing day?
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ringing the girlfriend wasng fun, terrier didnt care and has recovered fine but not a fun day
 
WirehairedKiwi said:
I won't post a link but has anyone carried and used a rescue harness for when their dog gets hurt and needs carrying out? I'm thinking of getting one and having it sitting in my backpack or belt, but want to know how practical that really is. I'm worried my pup will sprain a foot being a bit silly (as he is prone) whilst we're out in the back of beyond and I can't get him out. If not, are there alternatives? I'm often spending the better part of a day walking into hunting spots.
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If he’s prone he’s verra weel trained, but try nae to step on his taes…. :coat:
 
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