Sroller VS Carrier - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Charlies Angel · 02-29-2008, 08:59 AM

I'm in market of buying Charlie a carrier but I can't seem to find one that I love and at a good price. A friend suggested I get a stroller but the idea of strolling him around seems weird, but I guess not much differnece than his head poking out of the bag. I'm afraid he wont like the carrier when I introduce it to him and i just don't want it to be a waste of money. Anyway any of your experiances on which one is better would be greatly appreciated.

Sunnie · 02-29-2008, 09:25 AM

I LOVE my stroller. I thought it would be weird too until I got one. But oh MY! the freedom it gives you is unbelievable. Especially when you travel. I can fit 4 of them in mine and it is a lifesaver. No tangled leashes, no sore shoulders. It is GREAT

Yorkiedaze · 02-29-2008, 10:36 AM

We love the stroller. I can go shopping in all the malls and put bags in the basket under it. The cup holders hold my drink and the dogs are safe and happy. It's a life saver for them when the asphalt gets too hot for tender feet. We can eat at the outside tables at resturants and not have the dogs wind the leashes around any chair or table leg. If I didn't have it I wouldn't be able to take them as many places.
I have a carrier for air travel only.

chachi · 02-29-2008, 10:51 AM

I am planning on getting a stroller. I dont even use my bag

Charlies Angel · 02-29-2008, 10:58 AM

Ok, so I think you guys have helped with deciding. I'll get a stroller! Thanks for your input!

Felina · 02-29-2008, 11:00 AM

We LOVE our stroller and have carriers, slings and car seats for whatever the occasion .. we're prepared! :^)

sims822257 · 02-29-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Felina

We LOVE our stroller and have carriers, slings and car seats for whatever the occasion .. we're prepared! :^)

OMG how cute is that? I love it...your babies are adorable!!

patty58 · 02-29-2008, 12:13 PM

I just got a stroller but haven't used it yet. We also have several carriers and a sling. The one I use the most is a front pact type carrier. It is awesome.

Ples · 02-29-2008, 01:24 PM

We have 3 babies and couldn't do without our stroller. I have bags, but mostly use the stroller for walks and such. It's a real conversation starter also. We talk to a lot of nice people who stop us when we are walking our babies!! Be careful to get one that is constructed well though. Some are really wobbly and not well made. Makes a difference in the dogs safety and you not having a back ache!

Patti · 02-29-2008, 02:22 PM

I have both. The carriers I use to take them to the vet, etc. The stroller I use to walk them since I now have 4 dogs I can't possibly walk them all,

Blueberry · 02-29-2008, 02:44 PM

I was thinking about buying a stroller too! I looked on Ebay (they're really have a lot to choose from), but I did not know which one is better (three wheeler, four wheeler)?? Are they pretty big in size? Which one would you recommend ?

lulababy · 02-29-2008, 03:35 PM

by carrier is everyone talking about a dog PURSE or are they talking about those little travel kennels?

im trying to get my dog used to the purse..i have it on the ground with some kibble in it. i got 2 cute ones from petco for a decent price.. it wasnt 200 dollars but 39 so it was decent lol. i walk her around the house in it. so far so good

Rae Rae · 02-29-2008, 04:33 PM

I like carriers because for some places, I don't want to be dealing with a stroller. I plan on getting a stroller for if we go somewhere crowded and I don't wan them walking on the ground and getting stepped on, but if were just going to the mall, vet, petsmart, etc. then I will still probably use the carrier even if I get a stroller.

If your afraid of wasting money on a carrier, I would go to Petsmart/Walmart, where ever and find one that's on clearance or atleast at a good price, even if you don't like it. You can atleast bring it home to him and put him in it, let him get used to the idea of being in the carrier, then if he likes it you know if you buy a more expensive one it won't be a waste of money.

Nancy1999 · 02-29-2008, 06:48 PM

I got one similar to this. I love it because it’s a perfect car seat, you can strap it in with a safety belt, and it easily fits in a shopping cart for shopping in places like Joanns, Michaels, and some department stores. It fits under airline seats and works as a bed. You can also use it to just wheel it around too. http://www.muttmart.com/PEZW20072.html

kalina82 · 02-29-2008, 06:57 PM

i just can't picture myself pushing a stroller around with my dog in it. i don't know, it just doesn't seem right. she's a dog, she should walk or be carried in her bag if the situation calls for it. the bag is smaller and not as cumbersome. i just think a stroller for a dog is ridiculous. i know lots of you guys have then and that's great if it works for you, but i just can't do it.

02-29-2008, 08:59 AM	#1
Charlies Angel No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 311	Sroller VS Carrier I'm in market of buying Charlie a carrier but I can't seem to find one that I love and at a good price. A friend suggested I get a stroller but the idea of strolling him around seems weird, but I guess not much differnece than his head poking out of the bag. I'm afraid he wont like the carrier when I introduce it to him and i just don't want it to be a waste of money. Anyway any of your experiances on which one is better would be greatly appreciated.

02-29-2008, 09:25 AM	#2
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	I LOVE my stroller. I thought it would be weird too until I got one. But oh MY! the freedom it gives you is unbelievable. Especially when you travel. I can fit 4 of them in mine and it is a lifesaver. No tangled leashes, no sore shoulders. It is GREAT __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)

02-29-2008, 10:51 AM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I am planning on getting a stroller. I dont even use my bag __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

02-29-2008, 10:58 AM	#5
Charlies Angel No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 311	The stroller it is Ok, so I think you guys have helped with deciding. I'll get a stroller! Thanks for your input!

02-29-2008, 11:00 AM	#6
Felina Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 328	We LOVE our stroller and have carriers, slings and car seats for whatever the occasion .. we're prepared! :^) Attached Thumbnails __________________ Toby, Shelby Rose, Kasey & Oliver's Mom

02-29-2008, 10:36 AM	#3
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	We love the stroller. I can go shopping in all the malls and put bags in the basket under it. The cup holders hold my drink and the dogs are safe and happy. It's a life saver for them when the asphalt gets too hot for tender feet. We can eat at the outside tables at resturants and not have the dogs wind the leashes around any chair or table leg. If I didn't have it I wouldn't be able to take them as many places. I have a carrier for air travel only.

02-29-2008, 12:13 PM	#8
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	I just got a stroller but haven't used it yet. We also have several carriers and a sling. The one I use the most is a front pact type carrier. It is awesome. __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

02-29-2008, 01:24 PM	#9
Ples Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Thurmont, MD Posts: 68	We have 3 babies and couldn't do without our stroller. I have bags, but mostly use the stroller for walks and such. It's a real conversation starter also. We talk to a lot of nice people who stop us when we are walking our babies!! Be careful to get one that is constructed well though. Some are really wobbly and not well made. Makes a difference in the dogs safety and you not having a back ache!

02-29-2008, 02:22 PM	#10
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I have both. The carriers I use to take them to the vet, etc. The stroller I use to walk them since I now have 4 dogs I can't possibly walk them all, __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

02-29-2008, 02:44 PM	#11
Blueberry Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 23	I was thinking about buying a stroller too! I looked on Ebay (they're really have a lot to choose from), but I did not know which one is better (three wheeler, four wheeler)?? Are they pretty big in size? Which one would you recommend ?

02-29-2008, 03:35 PM	#12
lulababy bam and pebbles mommy Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,706	by carrier is everyone talking about a dog PURSE or are they talking about those little travel kennels? im trying to get my dog used to the purse..i have it on the ground with some kibble in it. i got 2 cute ones from petco for a decent price.. it wasnt 200 dollars but 39 so it was decent lol. i walk her around the house in it. so far so good __________________ P E B B L E S Member of PPU, The PiNk Club, The Crazy Club, & SRC Add my puppy on Myspace & Dogster! BAM BAM Soon to be member of PPU, Little Gentlemans Club, Crazy Club & SRC

02-29-2008, 04:33 PM	#13
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	I like carriers because for some places, I don't want to be dealing with a stroller. I plan on getting a stroller for if we go somewhere crowded and I don't wan them walking on the ground and getting stepped on, but if were just going to the mall, vet, petsmart, etc. then I will still probably use the carrier even if I get a stroller. If your afraid of wasting money on a carrier, I would go to Petsmart/Walmart, where ever and find one that's on clearance or atleast at a good price, even if you don't like it. You can atleast bring it home to him and put him in it, let him get used to the idea of being in the carrier, then if he likes it you know if you buy a more expensive one it won't be a waste of money. __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella

02-29-2008, 06:48 PM	#14
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I got one similar to this. I love it because it’s a perfect car seat, you can strap it in with a safety belt, and it easily fits in a shopping cart for shopping in places like Joanns, Michaels, and some department stores. It fits under airline seats and works as a bed. You can also use it to just wheel it around too. http://www.muttmart.com/PEZW20072.html __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

02-29-2008, 06:57 PM	#15
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	i just can't picture myself pushing a stroller around with my dog in it. i don't know, it just doesn't seem right. she's a dog, she should walk or be carried in her bag if the situation calls for it. the bag is smaller and not as cumbersome. i just think a stroller for a dog is ridiculous. i know lots of you guys have then and that's great if it works for you, but i just can't do it. __________________ Kellie and Morgan