Dog Knee Brace

When ACL Surgery Is NOT An Option

Boxer dog playing with soccer ball and wearing a knee brace for torn cruciate ligament

Play Sooner, Play Longer

Boxer dog playing with soccer ball and wearing a knee brace for torn cruciate ligament
  • Most light weight dog knee brace available, helping dogs play carefree
  • Our easy On/Off suspension band means NO complex harness
  • Waterproof and durable, and swimming is a perfect recovery activity

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Prevent Further Damage

Infographic stating 'Tore one CCL? 60% of dogs will tear the other side'

An ACL tear causes a painful motion in the leg called the cranial drawer.

From the second your dog tears his or her ACL, three things happen:

  • Muscles start to atrophy (get weaker and smaller)
  • Arthritis formation starts
  • You have a 60% chance to tear the other ACL

Fortunately, these common tear conditions can be prevented when your dog wears a durable and proven Hero Knee Brace. This knee brace provides sufficient leg support and allows your dog to start bearing weight sooner.


Help my dog play again
Infographic stating 'Tore one CCL? 60% of dogs will tear the other side'
Side by side images. One image demonstrates the cranial drawer test for ACL tear in dogs, second image shows how a dog knee brace helps.

How do Hero Dog Knee Braces work?

Side by side images. One image demonstrates the cranial drawer test for ACL tear in dogs, second image shows how a dog knee brace helps.

1. To diagnose an ACL tear, your Vet did a cranial drawer test. They shift the bones to see if the ligament is damaged, see RED arrows.

2. The Hero Brace is the only dog ACL brace designed to use plastic (instead of straps) to resist that motion, see GREEN arrows.

3. Why is that important? Over time Velcro straps weaken and fail. Plastic stays strong ensuring consistent support for the entire life of your dog.

Help my dog play again

Hiking Anyone?

Do dog knee braces work? Judge for yourself

Almost exactly one year after Wheeler tore his left ACL he has now torn his right ACL. Not wanting to do surgery again I looked for an alternative solution and found Go Hero Go dog braces. I wish I would have done this last year. - Jason Darrah - Primal Outdoors

****Please keep in mind, if your dog could not go hiking the second before their injury, be practical. Braces can help an ACL tear and they are not magic. Just know that we will do all we can to help you reach your goals.


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White and brown dog standing proudly with ACL brace on leg

Hero Powers Include:

White and brown dog standing proudly with ACL brace on leg
  • Treatment with NO need for anesthesia
  • Reduced risk of injury to opposite knee
  • Better surgical outcomes by starting therapy sooner
  • Reduced fitting complications by being custom made
  • Maintain muscle mass by walking sooner
  • Support for dogs that cannot have surgery
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Custom is Key!

There are over 200 breeds of dogs. How can 5 standard sizes possibly fit them all?

That's why we make custom ACL braces, so you have the best chance to succeed!

Make sure your dog is comfortable, choose custom fit not "One-Size-Fits-None"

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What do Veterinarians Say?

As you know, in the real world, not all dogs can have surgery. For whatever reason, owners need another option to help their dog.

Comprehensive Vets bring you multiple options. Bracing helps those dogs who can't do surgery. Read our blog about how braces work.

Do knee braces really work for dogs?

Let's Get Started!

“Charlie just started cruising around with no problem immediately, no hesitation–it was awesome. Thanks for all you do!!”
–Dr. Annette Richmond, Natural Veterinary Therapy, Carmel, California


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