Thoughts on strollers - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Champster00 · 06-30-2008, 10:01 AM

Now that we have two Yorkies, we're considering purchasing a dog stroller to make it easier to get them around. Those of you that have one, how much do you actually use it? Where let you take you dogs in besides the normal places they are allow like the pet store and stuff? I'm still not completely sold, so i don't want to waste the money if I won't use it. Thanks!

marcerella02 · 06-30-2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Champster00

Now that we have two Yorkies, we're considering purchasing a dog stroller to make it easier to get them around. Those of you that have one, how much do you actually use it? Where let you take you dogs in besides the normal places they are allow like the pet store and stuff? I'm still not completely sold, so i don't want to waste the money if I won't use it. Thanks!

we love our stroller and while we dont' use it often the times we do.. we are SO glad we have it. We take Layla in the mall with it- i cover the mesh part with a blanket and people think its a baby. This is especially helpful when we go away and won't leave her in the hotel or the car. I also like it when we go to a flea market or somewhere that i don't feel like carrying her the whole time.

Gracie2006 · 06-30-2008, 10:51 AM

I used it a lot when Gracie was recovering from her LP surgery, it was the only way she could get outside comfortably. Since then, I use it whenever I want to take the girls someplace where I fear they might get stepped on, Farmer's market, flea market, fair, outdoor concerts and festivals, the home store, the pet store....I also use it to sneak them in places, like rest area restrooms! Put a blanket over the top and people think you have a baby in there, until one starts to cry.

Izzy Princess · 06-30-2008, 11:04 AM

I have a stroller for Izzy and we ONLY use it for outdoor meet-ups, fairs, markets, long, long shopping trips. I do NOT use it for everyday walking around the block. It keeps her safe and happy and we can sometimes get into places that would not normally allow leashed pets.

I can't say how important it was for us while in KC for the meet-up. Schlupping luggage, bags, etc., and if we had to carry 3 furbutts up to our 5th floor room would have been too much. Thanks to the stroller Jodie (LuvMySissy) brought along it saved us so much time and really kept our babies safe.

Yorkieluv · 06-30-2008, 11:20 AM

I love the stroller that we have for our furbabies. We do Not use the stroller for regular walks as that would defeat the purpose of a walk, but we definitely use it when we take them places. It's very convenient, and I love being able to take them to stores, outdoor malls, restaurants with an outside area where dogs are allowed, and if we have to go to Petco or Petsmart for anything, I keep them in the stroller because the floors are dirty. You never know if there was a dog in there with parvo or something like that.

Patti · 06-30-2008, 11:20 AM

I have one as I have 4 babies and If needed I can put all 4 in it. I probably use it 10-15 times a year maybe more in the summer. But it is so worth having.

erino77 · 06-30-2008, 11:55 AM

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if we have to go to Petco or Petsmart for anything, I keep them in the stroller because the floors are dirty. You never know if there was a dog in there with parvo or something like that.

Very good point

IZZY PRINCESS, I have never heard the word "Schlupping" until you said it 2 times now, lol! I like it

We don't have one, YET

But I have been doing my reasearch and am in the market for one in the next few weeks

Just not sure what one we want

Miss Magoo · 06-30-2008, 12:33 PM

I thought I would get one as a joke before I got Bella. Then I decided to go ahead and get one, and luckily one of the pet boutiques here have a huge selection of them and let me test Bella in them to see which she liked best. Bella's a little particular about being in confined spaces and can freak out unless she feels safe.

So I got the one she loved and picked up her 2nd choice on ebay for a very good price. I've used mine about 2 or 3x a week since I've had Bella, so maybe 20-25 times give or take stopping and taking her out to meet and greet.

It's definitely great for going to visit family for reunions (which is why Bella was in and out of her stroller alot).

A suggestion I would have would be to check craigslist and see if anyone is listing a stroller. There were 5 or 6 postings the month before I got Bella and none over $20. All looked in like new condition and were nice quality.

06-30-2008, 10:01 AM	#1
Champster00 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 53	Thoughts on strollers Now that we have two Yorkies, we're considering purchasing a dog stroller to make it easier to get them around. Those of you that have one, how much do you actually use it? Where let you take you dogs in besides the normal places they are allow like the pet store and stuff? I'm still not completely sold, so i don't want to waste the money if I won't use it. Thanks!

06-30-2008, 10:51 AM	#3
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	I used it a lot when Gracie was recovering from her LP surgery, it was the only way she could get outside comfortably. Since then, I use it whenever I want to take the girls someplace where I fear they might get stepped on, Farmer's market, flea market, fair, outdoor concerts and festivals, the home store, the pet store....I also use it to sneak them in places, like rest area restrooms! Put a blanket over the top and people think you have a baby in there, until one starts to cry. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

06-30-2008, 11:04 AM	#4
Izzy Princess Therapy Dog Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,635 Blog Entries: 1	I have a stroller for Izzy and we ONLY use it for outdoor meet-ups, fairs, markets, long, long shopping trips. I do NOT use it for everyday walking around the block. It keeps her safe and happy and we can sometimes get into places that would not normally allow leashed pets. I can't say how important it was for us while in KC for the meet-up. Schlupping luggage, bags, etc., and if we had to carry 3 furbutts up to our 5th floor room would have been too much. Thanks to the stroller Jodie (LuvMySissy) brought along it saved us so much time and really kept our babies safe. __________________ Cynd, Izzy (Yorkie) & Cosmo (Biewer)(Secwetary & Charter Membwer of the Dirty FurKids Cwub)-Jusz say NO ta bein' cwean!)proud member of the *CrAzYcLu*B! ~The PINK club~SRC

06-30-2008, 11:20 AM	#5
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	I love the stroller that we have for our furbabies. We do Not use the stroller for regular walks as that would defeat the purpose of a walk, but we definitely use it when we take them places. It's very convenient, and I love being able to take them to stores, outdoor malls, restaurants with an outside area where dogs are allowed, and if we have to go to Petco or Petsmart for anything, I keep them in the stroller because the floors are dirty. You never know if there was a dog in there with parvo or something like that. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

06-30-2008, 11:20 AM	#6
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I have one as I have 4 babies and If needed I can put all 4 in it. I probably use it 10-15 times a year maybe more in the summer. But it is so worth having. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

06-30-2008, 12:33 PM	#8
Miss Magoo Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 175	I thought I would get one as a joke before I got Bella. Then I decided to go ahead and get one, and luckily one of the pet boutiques here have a huge selection of them and let me test Bella in them to see which she liked best. Bella's a little particular about being in confined spaces and can freak out unless she feels safe. So I got the one she loved and picked up her 2nd choice on ebay for a very good price. I've used mine about 2 or 3x a week since I've had Bella, so maybe 20-25 times give or take stopping and taking her out to meet and greet. It's definitely great for going to visit family for reunions (which is why Bella was in and out of her stroller alot). A suggestion I would have would be to check craigslist and see if anyone is listing a stroller. There were 5 or 6 postings the month before I got Bella and none over $20. All looked in like new condition and were nice quality.