Doggie Strollers?

[RoscoesMommy42]

Originally Posted by hugz4all4

I agree 100 percent. Putting your dog in a stroller to take them for a "walk" is NOT execise for them, its excercise for you. Dogs were given 4 feet for a reason.. to walk, run and play on them. Stroller's for dogs IMO are quite silly, but I guess if your one of those people that are petrified for your dog to touch grass or absoulty need to take your dog shopping with you, then I guess a stroller would serve a purpose.

I think most people have them for other reasons besides a "walk". My husband and children play ball, so we spend a lot of time at the park and I am very excited to have it for this year. They will be happier, and so will I. I can take them with me many more places than I could without it.

[RoscoesMommy42]

Originally Posted by hugz4all4

I have a 4 pound dog that usually outlasts me.. We spend alot of time out and about duing the summer and most of the time my dogs go with. They LOVE being able to run, sniff, and play. When they are with us they are on a leash, so no worries being snatched, I dont mind people touching my dogs as long as they ask and the majority time they do.When they get tired,(which isnt very often) we carry them or we leave. Simple.. I dont laugh at people that own them, I just never really seen the purpose in them. Im glad the stroller works out for you..

Well, I never did either, but after considering their comfort, and how much they love to go with us, I think a stroller makes them much happier. They love to get in it and snuggle together for a nap. They still get on the ground and play, but when they are trying to rest, that is when people seem to always want to come up and pet them. In the stoller, with the mesh zipped, they can have their rest time in peace. LOL

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by RoscoesMommy42

I think most people have them for other reasons besides a "walk". My husband and children play ball, so we spend a lot of time at the park and I am very excited to have it for this year. They will be happier, and so will I. I can take them with me many more places than I could without it.

The stroller is like having a portable crate or safe place, or shady area .... lots of uses, especially for extended outings.

I never thought I would own one, nor did my boys' other caretaker (my senior citizen father), but when we added the second dog we both decided the stroller was a good idea.

[cj125]

Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

I didn't think that I would every need a stroller when I had one, but with 2 it makes it so much easier to handle both of them when I take them out. There are times that a stroller is nice if you want to take them with you. Walking and strollers are 2 different things. For me, a stroller is used when I need to keep an eye on them in a situation where having them running around is not a smart thing, not for taking them out in, in place of their daily walks.

Exactly! We're thinking about going back to IA to visit hubby's family this summer and rather than staying at a hotel or imposing on any relatives with our pups we're looking into renting a very small rv so that they can have a safe place to be - close to us. We just bought a stroller for the times we want to take them with us but not run around. We'll also get a new xpen to take with us.

[mizzwanned]

Hey girl
We have the Jeep wrangler and I love it but I do admit most of the year it sits in the closet. BUT I do put good use to it in the summers during street fairs,etc when i take more than 1 dog and I don't want them getting stepped on in the street. Since you live in L.I. I think you could put good use to it but cause you'll only have 1 dog I don't think it will be THAT necessary but it's always good to have. I love the jeep wrangler btw.

[KJLive]

Originally Posted by RoscoesMommy42

I ordered it from ebay. I had posted a thread when I first got it then others got it and everyone seems to be happy with it. The price was awesome too! I think it was $50, possibly $60 with shipping. I love that it has four safety hooks, cup holders, and storage underneath. I got the 3-wheeled one, but they also have a 4-wheeled one.

Sounds like the same person I bought mine from on Ebay. I think it was $49 and the shipping was FREE when I got mine. I got the RED one!

[browniesmom622]

Originally Posted by hugz4all4

I agree 100 percent. Putting your dog in a stroller to take them for a "walk" is NOT execise for them, its excercise for you. Dogs were given 4 feet for a reason.. to walk, run and play on them. Stroller's for dogs IMO are quite silly, but I guess if your one of those people that are petrified for your dog to touch grass or absoulty need to take your dog shopping with you, then I guess a stroller would serve a purpose.

A stroller does not replace exercise it actually adds to there outings & socializing Instead of just a walk they can be out all day Seeing new things.It's a lot better then them sitting home alone in a house when they can be out.

I have a stroller For mine We walk threw the park to go shopping He walks threw the park Then when we get to the shopping place he goes in the stroller, On the way home he walks again.If i didn't have a stroller he would be home.
I think this comment was a little Snotty.

[JPop & Taz 2]

Originally Posted by browniesmom622

A stroller does not replace exercise it actually adds to there outings & socializing Instead of just a walk they can be out all day Seeing new things.It's a lot better then them sitting home alone in a house when they can be out.

I have a stroller For mine We walk threw the park to go shopping He walks threw the park Then when we get to the shopping place he goes in the stroller, On the way home he walks again.If i didn't have a stroller he would be home.
I think this comment was a little Snotty.

I agree....it was a little snotty! I have 6 little darlins...and if I can locate the pic, I'll show you what we have. As another poster said, it does stay in the closet most of the time, but, when we need it, it's a godsend! Ever try to go through a flea market with 6 yorkies?!

[Mom to Hot Rod]

Originally Posted by BanditSocks2

IMO if your dog has all its shots and you introduce the dogs appropriately and keep them a leash-distance apart you wouldn't need a stroller. It would be great for your pup to walk and get exercise. I know some people have them for elderly or injured dogs who can't walk long distances, but with a puppy that probably wouldn't be a problem. I have a 4.5 pound and almost 6 pound yorkie and they both walk a 4 mile circle with no problem.... the puppy still has energy to play after

Originally Posted by Jemma

I for one just can't get into the doggie stroller thing. Makes no sense to me. Just my opinion. 4 legs to walk on. I ordered a travel bag for Jemma and with it they sent me a free stroller. Out in the garbage it went. Didn't even open it. But everyone has to do what is right for them.

Originally Posted by Rachael1983

Dogs have four legs and can walk. Even your puppy can play and go for a bit of a walk with the goldendoodle. I'm sorry but strollers for dogs who aren't handicapped I think is a waste of money.

I think that you are all missing the point in that those of us who have strollers are not just using them to take our dogs around in. The dogs still walk and use their 4 legs but there are times, especially if you have more than 1, that having them contained and safe within a stroller for instance, is a much better thing.

For instance, we went trick or treating with the neighborhood kids this past year. It was kinda chilly and it was a little chaotic so once it got dark and really chilly, it was nice to put them in the stroller to walk back home. I didn't have to worry about them being too cold or lagging behind; and in my case, Hot Rod gets spooked walking in the dark so half the time I wind up carrying him anyway.

Another time that I used to stroller was when I stopped by petsmart and I was by myself with both of them. I was glad that I had the stroller in the car because when I got there, there were probably 20 other dogs there and about 50 people in the store. I was glad that I didn't have to try and control 2 small yorkies in that mess as well as try and carry my purchases.

Shoot, we walk anywhere from 2 -3 miles a day, depending on weather in my neighborhood alone! By no means do we use the stroller in place of walking or exercising. And I don't think that anyone else who has a stroller does either.

[Mom to Hot Rod]

Originally Posted by hugz4all4

I agree 100 percent. Putting your dog in a stroller to take them for a "walk" is NOT execise for them, its excercise for you. Dogs were given 4 feet for a reason.. to walk, run and play on them. Stroller's for dogs IMO are quite silly, but I guess if your one of those people that are petrified for your dog to touch grass or absoulty need to take your dog shopping with you, then I guess a stroller would serve a purpose.

Originally Posted by hugz4all4

I have a 4 pound dog that usually outlasts me.. We spend alot of time out and about duing the summer and most of the time my dogs go with. They LOVE being able to run, sniff, and play. When they are with us they are on a leash, so no worries being snatched, I dont mind people touching my dogs as long as they ask and the majority time they do.When they get tired,(which isnt very often) we carry them or we leave. Simple.. I dont laugh at people that own them, I just never really seen the purpose in them. Im glad the stroller works out for you..

Please see my post above. I think that this might help for you to understand a little better of what the stroller can be used for.

[browniesmom622]

Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

I think that you are all missing the point in that those of us who have strollers are not just using them to take our dogs around in. The dogs still walk and use their 4 legs but there are times, especially if you have more than 1, that having them contained and safe within a stroller for instance, is a much better thing.

For instance, we went trick or treating with the neighborhood kids this past year. It was kinda chilly and it was a little chaotic so once it got dark and really chilly, it was nice to put them in the stroller to walk back home. I didn't have to worry about them being too cold or lagging behind; and in my case, Hot Rod gets spooked walking in the dark so half the time I wind up carrying him anyway.

Another time that I used to stroller was when I stopped by petsmart and I was by myself with both of them. I was glad that I had the stroller in the car because when I got there, there were probably 20 other dogs there and about 50 people in the store. I was glad that I didn't have to try and control 2 small yorkies in that mess as well as try and carry my purchases.

Shoot, we walk anywhere from 2 -3 miles a day, depending on weather in my neighborhood alone! By no means do we use the stroller in place of walking or exercising. And I don't think that anyone else who has a stroller does either.

I agree It's like Double the outing they wouldn't get to have if we didn't have a stroller.

[MommysBabyRoxy]

I understand ppls concern about the dog getting exercise... and that it has 4 legs... but... so do kids, and they have strollers.

The reason for a stroller is not so you dont have to exercise them... Of course you can take them for walks and such, Roxy walks all around like crazy... but we keep the stroller in the back of the car for several reasons.

1. I dont trust other pet owners. When there are other very large dogs around and you never know when one of them will get out of control or some idiot will think his dog at the park doesnt need a leash cause "he usually stays near him all the time!"
2. Lots of children. Anytime there are lots of kids, there are lots of bounding feet all around.
3. The weather is VERY hot, it makes for great shade, and Roxy's poor little pads cant handle the hot cement. People need to be mindful of their dogs poor little feet too, you have shoes, maybe your dog will wear them, but Roxy wont, she hates them... I've tried.
4. Roxy loves going places, and I know for a fact when she is here, she isnt as happy and isnt getting as much exercise. She gets to walk around for a bit, and when she is panting and hot, I can put her in her stroller to get out of the heat and get a drink... when it starts raining, which has happened to me many times, I can put her in her stroller and it has a waterproof liner you can put over it, and she stays nice and dry.
5. You never know when the guy walking down the road might grab the dog AND the leash out of your hands. It may not be likely, but just cause its not likely, doesnt mean its NOT possible. So many Yorkies are stolen... if my baby was grabbed Id think... "God, why didnt I do something else?"... I feel like she is much more safe in there with the leash and the stroller zipper shut.

Having a stroller doesnt mean you give up walking... lol, they still get walked just as often, just use it when its called for.

So, basically, I dont understand why ppl would think its ridiculous if it makes your baby safer... It is ridiculous to not take every precaution to protect them!

If we say we love them like we love our children, then we should act like it.

That means giving them the right diet, the right exercise, the right treatment... AND the right protection.

Do what you think is in the best interest of your baby, not for the way you think other ppl will percieve you, cause when they are saying some jerks dog got their dog (God forbid), you can think... "Man, I am glad I got that stroller."... thats what I think at least when I hear about it on the news.

I hope you go by your instincts and not by what ppl will think of it.

We may only use it twice a year... but when we do, its well worth it...

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

i don't use my for normal daily works because they too need their exercise....but however there are situations where a stroller would come in handy....

for instance we have this annual pet expo here ... and there are tons and tons of dogs....and being an pet expo i enjoy taking my Yorkie there but because of not knowing what all those other dogs may carry as in sickness or whatever or how they act around other animals and for as crowded as it is there...i would not like my Yorkies to get hurt!

or for big meetups they work great also!


btw the one that i have is this one http://cgi.ebay.com/Dog-Stroller-Pet...item2c531b631e

i love the jogging type stroller for they get around easier...hehe

[MommysBabyRoxy]

Originally Posted by xxmxaxrxyxx

i don't use my for normal daily works because they too need their exercise....but however there are situations where a stroller would come in handy....

for instance we have this annual pet expo here ... and there are tons and tons of dogs....and being an pet expo i enjoy taking my Yorkie there but because of not knowing what all those other dogs may carry as in sickness or whatever or how they act around other animals and for as crowded as it is there...i would not like my Yorkies to get hurt!

or for big meetups they work great also!


btw the one that i have is this one Dog Stroller - Pet Gear Jeep Rubicon - eBay (item 190372864798 end time Mar-15-10 08:59:47 PDT)

i love the jogging type stroller for they get around easier...hehe

I agree completely... I also love going to Pet Expos. They have one every year. I love taking Roxy, and she loves going, but I am always leary of the other owners and how well they take care of their babies.

This is my stroller...
Roxy's Pink Stroller
(That is not me or Roxy... lol, but its the same stroller lol)

I am thinking about getting the 3 wheel one as well... if I can find it in pink... lol

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by browniesmom622

A stroller does not replace exercise it actually adds to there outings & socializing Instead of just a walk they can be out all day Seeing new things.It's a lot better then them sitting home alone in a house when they can be out.

And smelling things too! Smell is a dog's strongest sense. Being outdoors is very stimulating -- this is why during my dog's recuperation from his neuter, I carried him on our daily trek. I didn't just keep him home. We were laughed at and many people asked, "Doesn't he have legs?"