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ABUBA Help
Video guides and instructions for getting your dog used to ABUBA, wearing it, and how each model differs.
- Getting used to ABUBAVideo · 1:41 · all models
- How to wearBy model
- By modelLITE2 · ABUBA4 · MAX
- Troubleshooting & FAQAnswers to common questions
These are the official English video guides, with English narration and subtitles. The steps are also written out below each video.
Getting Used to ABUBA
It is natural for a dog to feel awkward the first time. Please do desensitization training before regular use: get used to the bag first, then to carrying — first in front, then on your back.
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1. Getting friendly with the bag
Open the bag and scatter small pieces of treats around it. Encourage your dog to eat the scattered treats so they notice the new object, and to step on the bag while eating the treats on it. Stepping on the bag helps your dog get used to how it feels.
2. Getting used to the neck buckle
Once your dog is used to the feel of the bag, fasten and unfasten the neck buckle, then give a treat. Gradually increase the time the buckle stays fastened so your dog gets used to the bag hanging at the neck. This step can take several days depending on your dog's temperament, so take your time.
3. Getting used to the front-leg holes
Once your dog is used to the neck buckle, slip their legs out through the front-leg holes, then give a treat. If your dog dislikes wearing clothes, this step can take longer. Rather than forcing it, go slowly so your dog can open up at their own pace.
4. Getting used to the posture
Once your dog is used to the front-leg holes, put their hind legs into the bag, then give a treat. When the hind legs are in the bag, encourage your dog to sit in it. When you've finished every step, it's time to enjoy ABUBA! Do whatever you can with your dog before they get older, before it's too late.
5. Carrying: front first, then back
The first time, your dog may be nervous or startled. First carry the bag in front and pat your dog to calm them for about 7 minutes. Once your dog is used to being carried in front, carry the bag on your back too. The first time on your back, your dog may be startled, so go slowly.
How to Wear
Wearing steps are different for each ABUBA model. Follow only the guide for your model.
Wearing videos for ABUBA4 and ABUBA MAX are not available yet. See their product pages for structure and fit details.
By Model
Each ABUBA is built differently, so guides are kept separate for each model. Nothing here applies to another model.
ABUBA LITE2
Lightweight line. No hip belt and no Dog Back Support Cover.
Neck strap with a buckle, harness-style armholes, length-adjust ring.
LITE2 details →ABUBA4
Fixed Wide Hip Belt, Dog Back Support Cover and a Built-in Wind Blanket.
Adjustable neck strap.
ABUBA4 details →ABUBA MAX
Extra-Large Hip Belt and Dog Back Support Cover, for larger dogs.
Adjust System on 3XL only.
MAX details →Covers & Accessories
The Built-in Wind Blanket and the separate accessories are different products.
ABUBA4 Built-in Wind Blanket
A standard part of ABUBA4. It unfolds from the carrier to provide additional coverage around your dog's head.
ABUBA Wind Blanket separate accessory
Pull it over your ABUBA bag before heading out. The hood covers your dog's head and face in windy conditions. Choose the size that matches your ABUBA bag.
ABUBA Warmer separate accessory
Pull it over your ABUBA bag before heading out in cold weather. The built-in head cover provides extra coverage around your dog's head. Choose the size that matches your ABUBA bag.
Troubleshooting & FAQ
Common questions about using ABUBA.
What position does my dog take inside the bag?
ABUBA is a bag for a dog sitting down: your dog is lying down or sitting. Think of it as a bag that creates the same position as holding your dog in front of you.
My dog won't sit in the bag or keeps trying to stand up.
If desensitization training was not done first, your dog may not sit in the bag, making it impossible to wear, or may keep trying to stand. Please do the training in Getting Used to ABUBA first, then use the bag. Training can take several days depending on your dog's temperament.
The ABUBA bag feels too small.
When a dog uses ABUBA for the first time, they may tense their body or keep trying to stand up, which makes them rise higher in the bag. Carry the bag in front and pat your dog to calm them for about 7 minutes, then check the fit. For sizing, see the ABUBA Size Guide.
