Actually, the people I know that use this 'type' of carrier love them, and so do their furry babies. One person got one specifically because the baby loved to go with her but had problems with its legs and had to have surgery...but in this type of sling, still got to go everywhere with mommy. The carrier she got does not look exactly like this one but gave puppy the freedom to go with mommy without pain or pressure on the legs, and the model she got actually converts quickly to a lead and harness system for later when the legs are healed, plus can convert back to a sling quickly if the dog gets tired, or there's a crowd of feet, etc.
This model looks 'cooler' for the dog...something that must be taken into consideration in Florida...since it seems to have solid support under the chest, but a strap system above. The support under the chest is the same or possibly better (more complete coverage) than when we carry them with our hands under their chests, and my kids love to be carried that way in my arms. I know mine would love to be toted around this type of carrier, and they are pretty 'buckled in' so it would be difficult for them to 'escape' unless the restraints broke...and you'd have that problem with a 'purse' strap as well.
The disadvantage I see would be only from 'bumping' (doorways, people, etc.) since there is no 'exo-structure' to protect the dog like you'd have with the dog in a purse...which my kids also love...and some of those, like the soft sided, mesh, etc. ones that are cooler for Florida...don't offer much protection either. |