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crystal's house · 10-26-2006, 06:14 PM

We also have the console lookout, as seen in post #8. Crystal absolutely LOVES it. In fact if it's been taken out she looks all over for it when we put her in the car. We recently took a 2 hr. road trip, the only time she got up at all was when she needed to tinkle, got back in and went right back to it. At about 10 wks. old our breeder dropped her off for us to babysit while she went to a Dr.'s appt.. About half of the time we were out running errands,(and showing her off to family and friends) the whole time she was in the seat. At 12 weeks, when we picked her up, we were getting ready to leave, set her in the front seat of the Suburban and she instantly ran to the seat, jumped in it and laid down. The two of us and the breeder were laughing our butts off.

irishawk · 10-26-2006, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

I have the Snoozer Lookout Console for Sissy. I started with an Outward Hound and she HATED it!!! She was too far away from me and whined constantly and tried to climb out, flinging herself out of the seat and hanging by the tether. It could only go in the front seat, which you are not supposed to do because of the air bag, but it needs the headrest and seat back to strap around and I don't have an SUV with bucket seats.

I sold that and invested in the Lookout and she has LOVED it since. With the console, she is right next to me - I can put my arm around her and snuggle. She both looks out the window and lays down and goes to sleep. It is very soft and comfy.

The console car seat is safe because cars don't have an airbag in the middle. It sits up high enough on the console of the car to allow for viewing out the window. This could be an option for a small, or 2-seater car as long as the car seat will fit between the seats. There are two sizes of console car seats, one for dogs 6lbs or under and a larger version, but the larger version would need a wider, longer console.

Ah ha! I see. That makes sense. Thanks so much for the explanation! Howie has a car harness right now, but the Lookout is on his xmas list to Santa. Lol.

bren · 10-26-2006, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by hooliacasa

I have carseats by the name of FidoRido. I love them and my dogs do too

I have a FidoRido, too. Max and Abbie can both fit in it but I only put both of them in for short distances. Abbie doesn't travel well so she's better off in her crate for long distances but Max LOVES his FidoRido

Miss_Sara · 10-26-2006, 08:56 PM

I just recieved Tila's
console car seat
I love it
and it makes me verrrry happy to know she's safe!
and it's sooo cute!
she loves to sleep in it

Bnot · 10-26-2006, 10:03 PM

Adonis loves his! We make trips from Mobile, AL to Austin Tx about 3-4 times a year. He can see out the window from it. We've almost wore the thing out

I got Venus one last month, and she seems to like riding in it better than any other way I've taken her so far.

His is light color, and hers is black. I didn't have a choice of colors at petsmart when I got either of them. Wish they both were black. I got his in 03, and hers just last month.

Both fold up easily, and go behind one back seat when not in use. They take almost no time to set up too.

SnowWa · 10-27-2006, 02:40 AM

I have two "Lookout carseats" and both my dogs love them.

I put them in the back seat and they're totally content riding back there for hours.

They are funny though - because every once in a while I look back there and they have traded seats - and then the next time I look back, they are in the same seat, etc.

They love to look out the windows at everything - but both of them take long naps if we're in the car for very long.

I couldn't do without my carseats ---

One of the best things is that I can put them in anyone's car. And - they stay in their carseats well - and never bark or whine - and never hurt anyone's car. I have friends with new cars with leather seats - that totally enjoy taking my dogs for a ride.

***** I personally don't like my dogs running around - getting in and out of my lap, or wanting to ride in my lap, while I'm driving. This is not a good thing for either one of us. Right?

Carol Jean

River · 10-27-2006, 08:48 AM

Thank you all so much for your input! I think I will invest in a car seat for Indy. I think I will buy the console one because I think he would be better if he was next to me. The pictures some of you posted were absolutely adorable!! It was great to see how the seats look with your precious furbabies in them. I may even get one for my Jack Russell. She is good in the car but gets nervous when I am in traffic. I slammed on my brakes one time and she went flying before I could even get my arm over there and ever since she gets a little nervous in traffic. She would probably love to feel secure. YT has come through for me again!! Thanks!
Kim & Indy

10-26-2006, 06:14 PM	#16
crystal's house Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: kentucky Posts: 34	Love the Lookout! We also have the console lookout, as seen in post #8. Crystal absolutely LOVES it. In fact if it's been taken out she looks all over for it when we put her in the car. We recently took a 2 hr. road trip, the only time she got up at all was when she needed to tinkle, got back in and went right back to it. At about 10 wks. old our breeder dropped her off for us to babysit while she went to a Dr.'s appt.. About half of the time we were out running errands,(and showing her off to family and friends) the whole time she was in the seat. At 12 weeks, when we picked her up, we were getting ready to leave, set her in the front seat of the Suburban and she instantly ran to the seat, jumped in it and laid down. The two of us and the breeder were laughing our butts off.

10-27-2006, 02:40 AM	#21
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	I have two "Lookout carseats" and both my dogs love them. I put them in the back seat and they're totally content riding back there for hours. They are funny though - because every once in a while I look back there and they have traded seats - and then the next time I look back, they are in the same seat, etc. They love to look out the windows at everything - but both of them take long naps if we're in the car for very long. I couldn't do without my carseats --- One of the best things is that I can put them in anyone's car. And - they stay in their carseats well - and never bark or whine - and never hurt anyone's car. I have friends with new cars with leather seats - that totally enjoy taking my dogs for a ride. ***** I personally don't like my dogs running around - getting in and out of my lap, or wanting to ride in my lap, while I'm driving. This is not a good thing for either one of us. Right? Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

10-26-2006, 08:56 PM	#19
Miss_Sara And Tila, too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cali Posts: 620	I just recieved Tila's console car seat I love it and it makes me verrrry happy to know she's safe! and it's sooo cute! she loves to sleep in it

10-26-2006, 10:03 PM	#20
Bnot YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mobile AL Posts: 1,399	Adonis loves his! We make trips from Mobile, AL to Austin Tx about 3-4 times a year. He can see out the window from it. We've almost wore the thing out I got Venus one last month, and she seems to like riding in it better than any other way I've taken her so far. His is light color, and hers is black. I didn't have a choice of colors at petsmart when I got either of them. Wish they both were black. I got his in 03, and hers just last month. Both fold up easily, and go behind one back seat when not in use. They take almost no time to set up too.

10-27-2006, 08:48 AM	#22
River Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: PA Posts: 188	Thank you all so much for your input! I think I will invest in a car seat for Indy. I think I will buy the console one because I think he would be better if he was next to me. The pictures some of you posted were absolutely adorable!! It was great to see how the seats look with your precious furbabies in them. I may even get one for my Jack Russell. She is good in the car but gets nervous when I am in traffic. I slammed on my brakes one time and she went flying before I could even get my arm over there and ever since she gets a little nervous in traffic. She would probably love to feel secure. YT has come through for me again!! Thanks! Kim & Indy