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Walkin’ Scooter
$179.00 – $199.00
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The Walkin’ Scooter for pets is designed to keep your paralyzed pet comfortable and always on the go! The Scooter is the ideal indoor mobility device that allows handicapped pets to move freely around the house and easily maneuver around indoor obstacles. Perfect for navigating through narrow doorways and around furniture, the rollerballs allow your paralyzed dog to glide across the floors while keeping its chest and legs protected from dragging. (Patent Pending)
- Perfect for when your pet is not using their Walkin’ Wheels wheelchair.
- Allows rear paralyzed pets to zip and scoot around the house.
- Easy to maneuver: Rollerball casters allow for easy movement in any direction!
- Glides across hardwood floors, tile, linoleum & Berber carpeting
- If your pet is incontinent, the Walkin’ Scooter can be worn with a diaper.
- Available in five different sizes to accommodate pets of various breeds.
PROMOTES INDOOR MOBILITY FOR PARALYZED PETS
Nothing makes our disabled pets feel more loved than being able to run, play and explore with their family. Our Walkin’ Scooter allows them to move around the house easily and freely when not in a pet wheelchair!
KEEPS YOUR PET COMFORTABLE
Our Walkin’ Scooter helps keep your pet comfortable while moving around indoors. When your pet isn’t exploring in the scooter, they can always lie or sit down and relax as the Walkin’ Scooter base features a low profile and is padded for comfort.
PROTECTS YOUR PET FROM INJURY
The Walkin’ Scooter protects your pet’s disabled rear limbs and the chest from scraping against flooring when not in a pet wheelchair. Its chest and neck panels are lined with soft, comfy fleece and have a mesh panel for ventilation.
How to Choose the Right Size
The weight of the dog on the sizing guide is for reference only. Every dog is shaped differently, and we recommend using the length measurement as your primary measurement.
When measuring, start at the base of the rib cage. When lying down, every dog positions their legs differently, which can change the size of the scooter your pet needs. Pets that extend their back legs behind them as they drag measure all the way to the tips of their toes. For pets that sit on their hind legs as they scoot, measure to the end of the rump.
| Walkin’ Scooter Size | Length | Weight Range | Scooter Base Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| XSmall | 11″ | 9 – 12 lbs | 15″ |
| Small | 13.5″ | 10 – 19 lbs | 15″ |
| Medium | 16″ | 15 – 25 lbs | 15″ |
| Medium/Large | 16″ | 20 – 30 lbs | 20″ |
| Large | 20″ | 31 – 45 lbs | 20″ |
| XLarge | 23″ | 45 – 65 lbs | 20″ |
| Length | 11″ |
| Weight Range | 9 – 12 lbs |
| Scooter Base Width | 15″ |
| Length | 13.5″ |
| Weight Range | 10 – 19 lbs |
| Scooter Base Width | 15″ |
| Length | 16″ |
| Weight Range | 15 – 25 lbs |
| Scooter Base Width | 15″ |
| Length | 16″ |
| Weight Range | 20 – 30 lbs |
| Scooter Base Width | 20″ |
| Length | 20″ |
| Weight Range | 31 – 45 lbs |
| Scooter Base Width | 20″ |
| Length | 23″ |
| Weight Range | 45 – 65 lbs |
| Scooter Base Width | 20″ |
If your pet falls between sizes and you need help choosing the correct size, please call our Customer Service team at 888-253-0777.
Is the Walkin’ Scooter Right for My Pet?
The Walkin Scooter Helps Disabled Pets Stay Active!
The Walkin’ Pet Scooter gives your best friend the happy, healthy life they deserve. The Scooter is designed to help pets with no use of their back legs and drag their hind end around in the home when they are not using a pet wheelchair or other mobility device. The scooter helps keep paralyzed pets active, allowing them to glide around the house on wheels instead of dragging, and will enable them to play and enjoy quality time with the family!
The Walkin’ Scooter is not intended for pets who can still walk but have rear-end weakness. For pets who can still stand and walk with their back legs, we recommend the Walkin’ Wheels as it can give them similar independence to the Scooter but allow them to exercise their back legs and can also be used outdoors.
The Scooter is explicitly designed to help protect pets with rear leg paralysis, who either drag or scoot themselves across the floor. If your pet lifts their hind end entirely off the ground when moving throughout your home, we would recommend either the Walkin’ Wheels or our Walkin’ Drag Bag, as every time they lift their rear ends, they would raise the Scooter base with them.
What to Expect:
The Walkin’ Scooter is designed specifically to assist paralyzed dogs and cats move throughout the house comfortably. Your pet’s scooter will allow them to move throughout the house independently and freely without the worry of them injuring themselves from dragging their rear end on the ground.
We recommend introducing it slowly and using a lot of positive reinforcement, whether that is treats or praise. Because of the Scooter’s design, your pet will be able to sit and lie down while in it, meaning you can leave your pet in the Scooter for extended periods without having to worry about removing them from it to rest. With that in mind, we recommend supervision while your pet is in their Scooter, as there is always the possibility that the scooter can get stuck on or under a piece of furniture, doorway, or similar obstruction. If you would like to leave your pet in the Scooter unsupervised, we suggest waiting a bit as, over time, you and your pet will get to know the limitations of the scooter and be able to judge this based on the individual circumstances. Also, please note that while the Scooter is great for incontinent pets using a diaper or male wrap, hygiene needs to be maintained to keep your pet healthy, comfortable, and dry in the Scooter.
For Best Results:
Whether your pet is newly paralyzed or has been so for a while, the Walkin Scooter is designed to assist them in staying active throughout the house and help them keep up with you. Their situation, whether new or old, can be something that causes more anxiety and can make new items and experiences scary. Therefore, slowly introducing your pet to the Walkin’ Scooter is important. A slow introduction will help your dog to become comfortable and create a positive association with its new Scooter. This, in turn, will make it even easier for you to help get them into the Scooter and help them gain confidence in themselves while using it.
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Assembly & Usage Instructions
- Attach Scooter Bag to Walkin’® Scooter Base, mesh side of bag should face up. The Scooter Bag attaches in four locations, two on the rear and one on either side. To attach, place grommet over the turn button on scooter. To connect and lock in place, turn button until button runs vertically. Repeat process on all four turn buttons.
- Unzip Scooter Bag and place pet inside Scooter Bag.
- Close zipper on side.
- Attach neck panel using VELCRO® Brad touch fasteners and adjust strap to bag.
- Once pet is comfortably in the Scooter Bag, adjust Scooter attachment straps to keep bag in position. Adjust side and bottom Scooter bag straps for comfortable fit and your pet is ready to go!
*Excessive webbing can be trimmed and sealed using a lighter
For help assembling the Walkin’ Scooter, putting your dog into it, making adjustments, or getting your dog used to it, here are a variety of resources:
- Instructional video and guide (click HERE)
- Getting your pet use to the Scooter (click HERE)
- Expert, friendly phone support during business hours: (888) 253-0777
- Live chat on our website during business hours
- Email: click HERE
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, dogs can lie down while using the Scooter. Each scooter features a low profile to allow your pet to lay down and rest when they need to.
Because their back end is slightly raised, some pets may not find this comfortable and prefer to sit on the scooter. For most dogs laying down is not an issue.
The Scooter is comfortably padded, and the Scooter bag has a screened panel for air, so leaving the dog in the scooter for longer periods is no problem. If the dog is incontinent, hygiene needs to be maintained, even if the dog is wearing a diaper. For the pet’s comfort, paralyzed and incontinent pets should never lay in one position for too long. Pets should always be supervised when using any mobility device.
We recommend the Scooter for indoor use and to help your pet easily maneuver indoor obstacles. The Scooter is designed to be gentle on your walls, baseboards, and flooring. The Scooter’s special rollerball casters will move quickly across hardwood flooring, tile, linoleum, and Berber carpeting. With its low profile, the Scooter may catch on roots, stones, and other outdoor obstacles. For your pet’s safety, the Scooter should be used inside.
For outdoor use, we recommend the Walkin’ Wheels Wheelchair.
Most pets are very comfortable in the Scooter and can wear it for extended periods without issue. However, there is always the possibility that the scooter can get stuck on or under a piece of furniture, doorway, or similar obstruction, so we do not recommend leaving the dog unattended for long periods. You and your dog will get to know the limitations of the scooter and be able to judge this based on individual circumstances. We recommend that your pet be supervised when using any mobility device.
Deciding which product is right for your paralyzed pet can be tricky. If your dog is paralyzed in the rear, both the Walkin’ Wheels Wheelchair and the Walkin’ Scooter are great options. While the Wheelchair is perfect for use outside, to assist with going on walks and exploration. The Walkin’ Scooter is ideal for helping your pet move throughout the house easily.
Both the Medium and the Medium/Large scooter come with a medium-sized scooter bag, the difference between the two is in the size of the scooter base. The Scooter base comes in two different sizes. Your pet’s weight will help determine the correct size. For example, most corgis will need a size Medium/Large.
| Base Size | Base Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Medium Base | 10″ x 15″ x 3.5″ |
| Large Base | 15″ x 20″ x 3.5″ |
The Medium base has dimensions of 10″ in Length (starting in the center or the front curve) and 15″ in width, and 3.5″ in height.
The Large base has dimensions of 15″ in Length (starting in the center or the front curve) and 20″ in width, and 3.5″ in height.
The Medium base comes with all XSmall, Small, and Medium-sized scooters.
The Large scooter base comes standard with all Medium/Large, Large, and XLarge scooters.
The Scooter base and foam pad can be cleaned with a cloth or sponge. The Scooter bag can be detached from the base for easy cleaning; it should be washed by hand and air-dried.
Walkin’ Scooter Bag is made of durable nylon and features chest and neck panels lined with soft, comfy fleece. It also has a breathable mesh panel for ventilation. The Walkin’ Scooter base is padded with closed cell memory foam for comfort and durability. Walkin’ Scooter Bag is made of durable nylon. Roller ball casters allow for easy movement in any direction!
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Walkin’ Scooter pet photos, sent in by happy customers!
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