Sunday, August 29, 2010

First Day Project 8/25/10

For our first day we were assigned to construct something to lift a cinderblock over 12 inches off the ground. Well instantly this made me think about my Akita, Lady.

At the end of her life she had severe hip dysplasia and would often need assistance getting her to stand. I figured if I could create something to go under my 150lb puppy and lift her, I'd just stick to the same structural idea. Thus this sling was born.

             Next I did attempt the newspaper table, but it didn't really work out. Which is fine cause my first idea works just fine!
Overall, I accomplished the mission while making a piece that can lift a cinder block as far as one can physically lift it.

2 comments:

  1. thank goodness my pup wasn't 150pds, 80 was plenty. we'd just put the leash under his belly just in front of his hind legs and hoisted him up via the leash and he lead with his front legs. he didn't even seem to care that we did the back end for him.

    but your project would have a whole new meaning to paper training your dog.

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  2. 80 most definitely IS plenty, hahah. Hey, whatever works right? That's great that he was comfortable with it!

    Oh my wow, YES. hahahahah

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