You will need a sturdy chair, a sturdy box, a measuring tape, and a pen or pencil.
You will need a sturdy chair, a sturdy box, a measuring tape, and a pen or pencil.
Place the chair in front of the box. The box should be tall enough that your dog can stand up inside of it without their head touching the top.
Use the measuring tape to measure the height of the box.
Stand on the chair and step on the scale. Make sure to read the weight on the scale before your dog gets on.
For example, if you weigh 150 pounds and your dog weighs 20 pounds when they are standing in the box, then your dog's weight is 50 pounds.
Weighing your dog at home is a simple way to get an accurate weight. This information can be helpful for your veterinarian.