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Kaitlynx89 · 08-06-2013, 06:14 PM

I am looking into a car booster seat and stroller for my little girl. Its so overwhelming searching both as I have no idea which are best vs not good! Does anyone have any certain ones or advice!? Do you recommend both of these? Do you get usage out of them?

celstu1 · 08-06-2013, 06:26 PM

I wanted one at a local specialty store for years. Local Christmas tree shop had them for $10. I bought them and Dexter ate through him before we got off our road! Ugh I give up! Stroller would be nice but I've never looked into 1.

I got this one Car Seat for Dog Real Cute New | eBay. But it has plastic clips so one good bite and it broke!

KazzyK810 · 08-06-2013, 06:34 PM

I just ordered my 3rd car seat...and I only have one dog...and one car

My first was a Pet Gear medium in grey to coorindate with the Ford Mustang's interior, I had at the time. ZoE loves it. The sides are firm, so she can stand on them and look out.

But then I read all the raves about Snoozer here on YT, so I bought one of those (medium lookout II with drawer). Turns out the medium snoozer is a lot bigger than the medium Pet Gear! And ZoE didn't like the snoozer because the sides aren't as rigid, so she'd go to stand on them and they'd move/giveway and she'd freak. So the snoozer came inside and is used as a raised doggie bed next to my desk.

Now I've bought a new car with black leather interior, so I'm not really feeling the grey petgear seat in it. So I thought about ordering a black one. Then I thought, why not get the bigger one, so ZoE is more comfortable for long trips (which we take a lot as both my kids are across the other side of the state, 1 in college, 1 just graduated college & accepted a job there). So, just the other day, I ordered the large pet gear in black. It should be here anyday!!!

Here's another thread about car seats with more info: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...-tagalong.html

Verbena · 08-06-2013, 06:42 PM

I have both the Snoozer lookout II and the Solvit Tagalong Deluxe Booster Seat. I love them both. I use the Snoozer going on long trips or driving a lot. I use the Solvit for times I need to put him in the car quick. I leave it in my truck. It lays flat.

Snoozer Lookout II Pet Car Seat - Black

Tagalong™ Deluxe Booster Dog Seat

Patti · 08-06-2013, 06:43 PM

I use a crate for mine in the car. But I love having a stroller. I got mine years ago but I like some of the newer ones better. I like the ones that have a solid bottom. Mine has mesh and when I leave it unzipped there's not much to keep them in.

Kaitlynx89 · 08-06-2013, 06:48 PM

Thanks for the info everyone! Looks like I might go with the petgear or snoozer for the car seat.. Still not sure on a stroller yet!

KazzyK810 · 08-06-2013, 06:54 PM

Didn't see the stroller part of the question when I first responded...

I love love love having a stroller(s). I've used it a lot. I use it on trips out, especially in the summer to fairs/festivals. I also used it after ZoE's spay to keep her enclosed/from moving around a lot, and so I could keep her right by me. I also use it around the house. I'll bring it inside and put it next to my desk/puter if I have a lot of work from home to do, and Zo will jump up in there & chill next to me while I'm working. I also take it outside in my own backyard while working on projects, and Zo will hang out in it while I'm working.

In fact, I use it so much that I got sick of being out somewhere with ZoE and then realizing that the stroller is at home, that I bought a 2nd one to keep in my car, so I always have it with me if we're out & I need it, and then I have one at home. I bought the exact same kind, as I'd bought the raincover for the first one. I also thought that by buying the same kind, should anything break on either one, the parts would be interchangeable.

Here's 1) ZoE snoozing in her stroller by my desk, 2). Zo as a puppy in my backyard, and 3). ZoE & her friend Lola at the Frankenmuth Dog Festival.

Kaitlynx89 · 08-06-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KazzyK810

Didn't see the stroller part of the question when I first responded...

I love love love having a stroller(s). I've used it a lot. I use it on trips out, especially in the summer to fairs/festivals. I also used it after ZoE's spay to keep her enclosed/from moving around a lot, and so I could keep her right by me. I also use it around the house. I'll bring it inside and put it next to my desk/puter if I have a lot of work from home to do, and Zo will jump up in there & chill next to me while I'm working. I also take it outside in my own backyard while working on projects, and Zo will hang out in it while I'm working.

In fact, I use it so much that I got sick of being out somewhere with ZoE and then realizing that the stroller is at home, that I bought a 2nd one to keep in my car, so I always have it with me if we're out & I need it, and then I have one at home. I bought the exact same kind, as I'd bought the raincover for the first one. I also thought that by buying the same kind, should anything break on either one, the parts would be interchangeable.

Here's 1) ZoE snoozing in her stroller by my desk, 2). Zo as a puppy in my backyard, and 3). ZoE & her friend Lola at the Frankenmuth Dog Festival.

Aww she is so beautiful! What stroller is that?

Carmeow · 08-06-2013, 06:59 PM

I have a small Snoozer and a large snoozer. The large is well....laaaarge. lol. My girls are 7.6 lbs and 2.6 lbs and there's room for probably two more yorkies in that thing.

The small goes up front in the passenger seat when I take 1 of them instead of both. I kinda wish I had two smalls instead of one large. They get their legs tangled up in the seat belt safety loop.

I highly recommend looking around Dog Travel Accessories | W. Field's Dog Boutique YT member Maximo's boutique. She is a pleasure to work with and everything I've ordered from her has been shipped quick. She has several choices of car seats and strollers.

KazzyK810 · 08-06-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaitlynx89

Aww she is so beautiful! What stroller is that?

Thank you! That's the Pet Gear Special Edition stroller in sage(green). It also comes in raspberry(pink) and blueberry(blue).

I originally wanted a bigger stroller with inflatable tires (better for rough terrain), but I had a Mustang at time, there is no way the bigger stroller would have fit in the trunk as I had to really squoosh the Pet Gear to get it in.

lisaly · 08-06-2013, 07:10 PM

I have a Snoozer Luxury Lookout II for Katie, and I love it. I have the medium, and it's huge for her, even with her laying down. The drawer is great to store an extra harness, leash, comb, and brush.

Kaitlynx89 · 08-06-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Carmeow

I have a small Snoozer and a large snoozer. The large is well....laaaarge. lol. My girls are 7.6 lbs and 2.6 lbs and there's room for probably two more yorkies in that thing.

The small goes up front in the passenger seat when I take 1 of them instead of both. I kinda wish I had two smalls instead of one large. They get their legs tangled up in the seat belt safety loop.

I highly recommend looking around Dog Travel Accessories | W. Field's Dog Boutique YT member Maximo's boutique. She is a pleasure to work with and everything I've ordered from her has been shipped quick. She has several choices of car seats and strollers.

My little girl is just under 3 pounds so I think I dont need a large haha! Thank you for the help and her website! There is some great choices on there!

Kaitlynx89 · 08-06-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KazzyK810

Thank you! That's the Pet Gear Special Edition stroller in sage(green). It also comes in raspberry(pink) and blueberry(blue).

I originally wanted a bigger stroller with inflatable tires (better for rough terrain), but I had a Mustang at time, there is no way the bigger stroller would have fit in the trunk as I had to really squoosh the Pet Gear to get it in.

I believe that is one of the strollers I saw earlier that I really liked!

Kaitlynx89 · 08-06-2013, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by lisaly

I have a Snoozer Luxury Lookout II for Katie, and I love it. I have the medium, and it's huge for her, even with her laying down. The drawer is great to store an extra harness, leash, comb, and brush.

Aw Katie is so beautiful!!

Alora · 08-06-2013, 07:14 PM

I have this car seat, Henri loves it and so do I. I also found a way to use it without it having to wrap around a seat, I put Henri is the backseat and there is no way to make it wrap around, but I found a way around it.

Amazon.com: Kurgo 00044 Skybox Pet Booster Seat:...
I don't have a stroller for Henri, so I don't have any recomendations to give

I have always wanted to try one though.

08-06-2013, 06:14 PM	#1
Kaitlynx89 YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ayer, Ma, US Posts: 476	Car seat. I am looking into a car booster seat and stroller for my little girl. Its so overwhelming searching both as I have no idea which are best vs not good! Does anyone have any certain ones or advice!? Do you recommend both of these? Do you get usage out of them? __________________ Kaitlyn && Izzy

08-06-2013, 06:26 PM	#2
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	I wanted one at a local specialty store for years. Local Christmas tree shop had them for $10. I bought them and Dexter ate through him before we got off our road! Ugh I give up! Stroller would be nice but I've never looked into 1. I got this one Car Seat for Dog Real Cute New \| eBay. But it has plastic clips so one good bite and it broke! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

08-06-2013, 06:34 PM	#3
KazzyK810 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK Posts: 4,119	I just ordered my 3rd car seat...and I only have one dog...and one car My first was a Pet Gear medium in grey to coorindate with the Ford Mustang's interior, I had at the time. ZoE loves it. The sides are firm, so she can stand on them and look out. But then I read all the raves about Snoozer here on YT, so I bought one of those (medium lookout II with drawer). Turns out the medium snoozer is a lot bigger than the medium Pet Gear! And ZoE didn't like the snoozer because the sides aren't as rigid, so she'd go to stand on them and they'd move/giveway and she'd freak. So the snoozer came inside and is used as a raised doggie bed next to my desk. Now I've bought a new car with black leather interior, so I'm not really feeling the grey petgear seat in it. So I thought about ordering a black one. Then I thought, why not get the bigger one, so ZoE is more comfortable for long trips (which we take a lot as both my kids are across the other side of the state, 1 in college, 1 just graduated college & accepted a job there). So, just the other day, I ordered the large pet gear in black. It should be here anyday!!! Here's another thread about car seats with more info: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...-tagalong.html __________________ Karan & ZoE (Chelsea )

08-06-2013, 06:42 PM	#4
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	I have both the Snoozer lookout II and the Solvit Tagalong Deluxe Booster Seat. I love them both. I use the Snoozer going on long trips or driving a lot. I use the Solvit for times I need to put him in the car quick. I leave it in my truck. It lays flat. Snoozer Lookout II Pet Car Seat - Black Tagalong™ Deluxe Booster Dog Seat __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

08-06-2013, 06:43 PM	#5
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I use a crate for mine in the car. But I love having a stroller. I got mine years ago but I like some of the newer ones better. I like the ones that have a solid bottom. Mine has mesh and when I leave it unzipped there's not much to keep them in. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-06-2013, 06:48 PM	#6
Kaitlynx89 YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ayer, Ma, US Posts: 476	Thanks for the info everyone! Looks like I might go with the petgear or snoozer for the car seat.. Still not sure on a stroller yet! __________________ Kaitlyn && Izzy

08-06-2013, 06:54 PM	#7
KazzyK810 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK Posts: 4,119	Didn't see the stroller part of the question when I first responded... I love love love having a stroller(s). I've used it a lot. I use it on trips out, especially in the summer to fairs/festivals. I also used it after ZoE's spay to keep her enclosed/from moving around a lot, and so I could keep her right by me. I also use it around the house. I'll bring it inside and put it next to my desk/puter if I have a lot of work from home to do, and Zo will jump up in there & chill next to me while I'm working. I also take it outside in my own backyard while working on projects, and Zo will hang out in it while I'm working. In fact, I use it so much that I got sick of being out somewhere with ZoE and then realizing that the stroller is at home, that I bought a 2nd one to keep in my car, so I always have it with me if we're out & I need it, and then I have one at home. I bought the exact same kind, as I'd bought the raincover for the first one. I also thought that by buying the same kind, should anything break on either one, the parts would be interchangeable. Here's 1) ZoE snoozing in her stroller by my desk, 2). Zo as a puppy in my backyard, and 3). ZoE & her friend Lola at the Frankenmuth Dog Festival. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Karan & ZoE (Chelsea )

08-06-2013, 06:59 PM	#9
Carmeow I♥ my girls Luma+Rosie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Aggieland, TX Posts: 3,359	I have a small Snoozer and a large snoozer. The large is well....laaaarge. lol. My girls are 7.6 lbs and 2.6 lbs and there's room for probably two more yorkies in that thing. The small goes up front in the passenger seat when I take 1 of them instead of both. I kinda wish I had two smalls instead of one large. They get their legs tangled up in the seat belt safety loop. I highly recommend looking around Dog Travel Accessories \| W. Field's Dog Boutique YT member Maximo's boutique. She is a pleasure to work with and everything I've ordered from her has been shipped quick. She has several choices of car seats and strollers. __________________ Carmen, mama to Luma & my little angel in Heaven, Rosie.

08-06-2013, 07:10 PM	#11
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,891	I have a Snoozer Luxury Lookout II for Katie, and I love it. I have the medium, and it's huge for her, even with her laying down. The drawer is great to store an extra harness, leash, comb, and brush. Attached Thumbnails __________________ *Lisa and* Katie *Ashley 6/10,* *Gracie 2/04,* Kiwi 10/03, and Jolie 7/93 .

08-06-2013, 07:14 PM	#15
Alora Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hayden, ID Posts: 754	I have this car seat, Henri loves it and so do I. I also found a way to use it without it having to wrap around a seat, I put Henri is the backseat and there is no way to make it wrap around, but I found a way around it. Amazon.com: Kurgo 00044 Skybox Pet Booster Seat:... I don't have a stroller for Henri, so I don't have any recomendations to give I have always wanted to try one though. __________________ www.HugaPUPs.com *For the love of pups*