Is it easy to put on and off? Will it collapse flat for transport? Any chance the dog could learn to slip into it on his own?
1417545
I was very solid, it does not collapse and no the dog could not slip into himself. This did not work for my dog, she was to weak, I wish I would have bought on of the more expensive ones. This one was hard to get dog in and out
1417546
So here is my opinion. I love it because it allowed my dog to learn to walk again, however it isn't easy to use. It does not collapse, it is bulky, but not heavy. Your dog will always need help getting in and out of it and it takes patient for both owner & dog to get used to putting it on and off. Once it is on, its fantastic. Not as user friendly as most would hope. Good luck!!
1417547
Ideally it is a two person operation that requires some effort in placing the dog comfortably within the harness. One person should hold the framework in place while the other places the dog gently into the harness. You will need to keep the allen wrenches on hand as you make adjustments to the framework as the dog learns to adapt to the harness while you walk the dog. It requires some effort and adjustment but the device does work quite well.
1417548
I think much of what you ask depends on the size of your dog. We used it on our Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Once we got the knack of it, it was fairly easy to put on. Our dog took to it right away but there would be no way she could have gotten into it without help. I wouldn't say it lies flat, but it's not difficult to transport. Again, depends on the size of your dog. Hope this helps.
1770036
I believe this only comes in one size (see the dimensions in the desciption). I bought one for my dog in Oct. and he loves to snuggle down in it on a pillow when we travel. But my dog is 10 pounds, and he and the pillow are just enough to be comfortable. I would say a 20 pound dog would be a really close fit. I don't believe the dog would really be able to turn around or move much at all,and definitely not if you want to add anything like a pillow or blanket. That said,it is a well made carrier. Maybe the company has something else that would work better for your pooch.
197027
It's been good on the 2 hounds that I got it for - big thing is to readjust regularly - so that it is snug and doesn't get loose enough to rub, but is tight enough to be secure. Good luck.
690775
No, it will not stay up. I tried teaching my Mini Aussie rescue how to "burrow in" by luring with tiny treats (and he's a smart lil pup, does great at agility and is incredibly fast @ figuring out the dog-puzzle stuff I give him) but no go. I ended up having to leave it mostly-unzipped, wait til he hops in, then come over and zip it up because he quickly falls asleep from the coziness around him. Planning to head to a craft store to find a way to Velcro-attach some sort of semi-rigid-but-flexible strap around the opening so he doesn't need to depend on me to get snuggled.
2100345
It's relatively easy to get on and off. I have two small dogs and it was a royal pain hooking them both up. Then they'd get tangled because they can hop down off the seats. I don't use it. I just make sure they both stay in the back as I'm not sure this offers enough protection to be worth it for them.
340893
I don't think it will be as secure and may slide around if your dog fidgets. If there is enough of an indentation from top to bottom it may work fine but if it (the seat) is more straight from top to bottom it won't work.
1970826
No, the only way would be if an adult was to sit on top of it. Or if a kid climbed on top of it. It is not made for anyone to climb or sit on it. Once the frame is locked in place it will not fold up untill you release it. My Koda use's his every night and it has never closed on him and he even pushes on the screens and lay's against them and it has never collapsed on him. I hope this answers your Question or at least reasures you it won't collapse with your dog in it. Sally Riojas
1939123
My dog just reached 6 lbs and it is large enough for him to sleep in, use it in place of a kennel at night. It is just large enough for him and folds easily. It would probably tip over easily with a larger dog. He is very hyperactive and has had no problems with it. We use it for travel. It does collapse easily though. My cats love to sleep in it. It is a very good travel kennel as it folds easily and is portable.
1283823
My guess would be no, because the dog would be sitting upright. You can find a carrier with a flat bottom, and the dog will be much more comfortable.
736177
My dog is a Maltese, so she was not able to move it around. I also connected it to her crate, but I had to use the divider that came with her crate to close the opening on the top because her crate was not that tall. It works great for me, just make sure you connect the crate with no openings. I left an opening one day and she got out and had the entire house to herself.
22190
It zips on and is secure. The only way a dog can get out is to chew its way out. The bottom panel also zips on so you can wash it if the pup has any accidents.
451517
I think it would be uncomfortable and difficult to turn around in it. It is sturdy but canvas like and with a tighter fit it could generate movement when dog tries to turn and settle. My dog is 10 lbs and it is perfect for her.
1354957
I would keep the shape in mind. The cover comes off so I expect it should be easy to wash as well. We have not yet used it much due to the warm weather. I am expecting my pup to use it a lot more in the colder months. She does love it when she is able to sneak into my closet - gets comfy on it and wants to stay on it. I hope this helps.
187036
Actually, let me clarify my answer... Mine is at the top of my stairs, so being that the gate is on the edge, with a gap to the next step, I'm thinking of it that way. Yes, a dog could fit his nose under and slide down to the next step. However... If it's on the flat floor with level space on either side, it would be difficult to fit under.
1455369
Actually, it does not collapse easily at all. Unfortunately, if your puppy is a jumper like ours then you won't want to get this play pen at all. At 12 wks old our German shephed puppy was able to jump over a 4 ft gate so it didn't surprise me that he tried to jump over this 40 inch playpen. In his attempt, he managed to get his foot stuck in between two of the panels and I found him hanging by his foot struggling and crying. His foot was so jammed between the two slots that it took quite a bit of force to get his foot out. By the time I managed to get his foot out it was swollen twice the size and his was unable to walk on it. This resulted in a first trip to the emergency room for my puppy. Actually, it does not collapse easily at all. Unfortunately, if your puppy is a jumper like ours then you won't want to get this play pen at all. At 12 wks old our German shephed puppy was able to jump over a 4 ft gate so it didn't surprise me that he tried to jump over this 40 inch playpen. In his attempt, he managed to get his foot stuck in between two of the panels and I found him hanging by his foot struggling and crying. His foot was so jammed between the two slots that it took quite a bit of force to get his foot out. By the time I managed to get his foot out it was swollen twice the... » Read More Actually, it does not collapse easily at all. Unfortunately, if your puppy is a jumper like ours then you won't want to get this play pen at all. At 12 wks old our German shephed puppy was able to jump over a 4 ft gate so it didn't surprise me that he tried to jump over this 40 inch playpen. In his attempt, he managed to get his foot stuck in between two of the panels and I found him hanging by his foot struggling and crying. His foot was so jammed between the two slots that it took quite a bit of force to get his foot out. By the time I managed to get his foot out it was swollen twice the size and his was unable to walk on it. This resulted in a first trip to the emergency room for my puppy. « Show Less
291970
It has a zipper closing. If your dog is small, it could escape if left open. Mine used it for entrance. There's lots of ventilation through net. My dog is absolutely crazy about it and gets ex cited if I even touch.
415121
It is very light weight empty. Similar to the weight of a child's backpack. I think it would be suitable for both depending on how heavy it is packed and what your dog can tolerate. I've only been on walks so my dog can get used to it. She seems to not notice it's there, so far. I haven't fully loaded it yet.