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05-22-2010, 09:34 PM | #1 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker | How many of you..... have a dog stroller? I wanting to get one but i wonder if it's reallt worth the money... i think Izzy and twilight would love it. Any input on this would be great.. thanks
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05-22-2010, 09:58 PM | #2 |
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| I'm debating that same issue. I like them and my dogs would probably love riding in one, but I don't know of anywhere I would use it...let alone bring myself to use one. (no offense to anyone that has one) In my area it would just seem weird to people since everyone is out walking their dogs and pushing skin kids in strollers. However, I am looking into getting a caboose for dogs that attaches to your bike. I think the basket would be too small for both of them. That type of thing I would use.
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05-22-2010, 10:18 PM | #3 |
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| I have a stroller and debated how much I would use it. I originally bought it for the meet up in Alexandria last year. I find that I use it a lot more than I ever thought I would. I've taken them out shopping in it quite a bit. Having 2, it much easier to handle them out and about. I don't use it in place of walking but it is nice to have when you take them into stores. Here is a picture of mine...I have one for 2. I originally saw it on ebay but wound up ordering directly from the company--Discount Ramps. The bonnet to the stroller just broke and literally just called them this past Friday to see what the warranty is all about (1 year). They were extremely nice and helpful when I bought it and so far the guy who took my info was very pleasant and nice and helpful...will wait to see what happens next week. I think that I'm going to start taking it on our walks as it is very hot on the asphalt for them. Hot Rod has not wanted to walk during the day much. So I'm thinking that we will go for a walk and then if it is too hot, just plop them in so I can continue on the walk for my exercise. By no means do I use the stroller in place of their walks but it has been nice to have to be able to take both of them out with me. Hubby has even come to see the usefulness of it and his initial commen was, "I hope you don't expect me to walk with you when you use that thing!" lol Granted, he hasn't offered to push it but in time I think that he'll really come around. lol
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05-22-2010, 10:29 PM | #4 | |
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05-22-2010, 11:47 PM | #5 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Riverside, CA
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| I have one and found it very helpful last summer when we went to outdoor events and it was quite hot outdoors. I bought it on ebay and got it for a great price. We plan on using it again soon. I didn't use it this winter because I had a broken foot and I am only back in two shoes for 6 weeks now.
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05-23-2010, 03:32 AM | #6 |
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| mine is from outward hound and I really like it. I only use it at outside events where it is dangerous for them to walk because of too many people. |
05-23-2010, 05:23 AM | #7 | |
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And yeah.. my husband is already telling me he's NOT pushing that thing, But i have a feeling he'll change his mind. he's in love with Izzy. She can do no wrong in his eyes ..lol
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05-23-2010, 05:39 AM | #8 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny
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| I've been debating too and was wishing I had one recently. I agree that I would still take them for walks but it would sometimes come in handy like when you are taking more than one to the vet. |
05-23-2010, 05:41 AM | #9 |
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| I have a stroller for my two. I don't use it a lot, but it does come in handy for shopping. My 6 yr old granddaughter likes to push them in it. We live in the country and neighbors do not keep there dogs contained and there are lots of strays, so when GD wants to take them for a walk we use it.
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05-23-2010, 06:17 AM | #10 |
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| I have one and now that it is getting warm I am loving it for the ballpark, etc... My husband and son both play and it allows me to take all 3 and gives them a place to rest without people bugging them. : )
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05-23-2010, 06:46 AM | #11 |
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| I do not have a stroller but thought I would like one. My nieghbor has one and we put Sophie Kate in along with her little BFF Mimi and Sophie Kate kept trying to jump out - I guess she is more of a feet on the ground kinda gal.
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05-23-2010, 06:57 AM | #12 |
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| I have the very same one roscos mommy has. I chose to get it for our vacation and camping trips. It will also allow me to take them to my sons motocross races from time to time as well. I never felt safe taking them around all the moving bikes and people. We will be taking a trip to the beach in just a few short weeks and I expect them to tire out before we do. plus that will allow me to zip in and out of shops w/o having to have someone stand outside with them. My husband too was skeptical about getting the dogs a stroller but he fully agreed with me he would rather stroll them around then carry them around He totally vetoed my want for a purse for the dog...B/c he knew he would have to go to bat at some point with that too. He would much rather push around a pink stroller then carry a doggie purse. On a fun note my 13 year old son thinks its gonna be a great way to pick up chicks... lol |
05-23-2010, 07:05 AM | #13 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: mcdonough,ga
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| I just bought one a wk ago and I love it! Im w Roscoes Mom it is so nice to have at the ball park! Mines a Pet gear special edition in pink.. w 3 wheels...
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05-23-2010, 07:11 AM | #14 |
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| I have one, dont use it much though... it is large and bulky, this one in blue: Pet Gear PG8150PI Pet Gear Happy Trails Plus Stroller It was a gift, so I had no choice there... I have used it a few times and it DOES come in handy sometimes but I dont love dragging it out. I have considered getting one of these: Pet Gear Travel Lite Stroller - Travel - Dog - PetSmart I have seen them in the store and they are much lighter to carry around and easier to open and close, mine dont mind being really close, so this would probably be fine for them, even though it is kind of small.
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05-23-2010, 08:16 AM | #15 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: UK
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| I don't have a dog stroller (yet) but I have found my baby stroller seriously useful. My son's 4 in July but I walk 8 - 10 miles each morning. He'll walk (in and out of the buggy) about half of that, sometimes a little more. Now I have the pup I have a sports bag style carrier which I hang on the handle and she's really happy going in and out of there as she pleases. It means that I still get my long walk and both my kids get to enjoy being out and about. It also means I can carry everything I need like drinks for both, toys for both, waterproofs, etc, etc. Usually when I go on holiday I don't take the buggy but I've just been to Yorkshire for a few days and I took mine as I knew I'd need it. I used it on two days and it was a life saver as we had some fantastic days playing on the beach and had our picnic and everything with us and then all the stuff we needed for walking. On one of the days, though, we went for a steam train ride which was 1 hour and 40 minutes each way. We had to do a lot of walking at the other end and my back was killing me having to carry everything including the puppy when she was tired or when we were getting nowhere fast as too many people wanted to talk to her. I really wished that I had the buggy with me as I suffered a lot! Tilly does also like sitting on the seat if my boy's walking and she's a bit tired. She looks seriously cute, though, which means I get stopped by even more people, lol. I'm going to hang onto it after my lad no longer needs it. I could easily convert it so that it can be used for her to keep her safe and comfy and either warm or cool. And it would mean I can still do my marathon walks without having to leave her at home or struggle with carrying her.
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