I do a lot of long hikes with my dog, and I've often wondered what would happen if he got injured. Then last week, as we were preparing for a trip to Southern Utah, I found out that one of our planned hiking routes features a 10 foot ladder into the slot canyon. Cool for humans, not so much for K9s. But the BackTrak was the perfect solution! We practiced at home to make sure everything was adjusted properly, so when we got to the ladder he was familiar with the process and felt secure about being lifted. Slot canyons are truly amazing and I'm so happy we were able to share the experience together. The added bonus is that we now have a tool for that 'just in case' situation. (Size large: 68 lb Golden Retriever)