When Barry Rubenstein’s golden retriever, Ginger had to have her second orthopedic surgery, he worried about how best to help his dog recover.
Tired of using a towel to support Ginger because of the inability to control the excitable puppy, Rubenstein took matters into his own hands and invented the GingerLead.
Rubenstein and his wife wanted something that allowed them to both support and control the dog while she moved around during her recovery. Unlike the sling given to them by their veterinarian, the GingerLead connects the sling to the dog's collar allowing for added support and control.
Their premium padded sling with a leash is adjustable for height and easy to use. But surgical recovery is not the only time to use the GingerLead. The GingerLead also assists dogs with weak rear legs. This includes dogs suffering from arthritis, hip dysplasia, DM or degenerative myelopathy, and other debilitating conditions.
The leash may be attached to: a collar for control of younger, more exuberant dogs recovering from surgery, a chest harness for older dogs needing additional support, or detached for machine washing or if your dog’s particular condition does not require it.
In 2008, Rubenstein applied for a patent on the GingerLead and it was approved. The couple manufactures GingerLeads in Colorado and sells them through their website.
It is their goal that each dog leaving an orthopedic surgery will walk out the door with a GingerLead. Rubenstein's leads are moderately priced from about $35.00 - $60.00 depending on size.
Have a dog suffering from one of the aforementioned conditions? Ask the helpful staff at Braxton's Animal Works to show you how the GingerLead works. GingerLeads are available at Braxton's in different sizes.