Dog Car Seats Front or Back? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Buster Brown · 01-16-2013, 12:44 PM

I have a Snoozer car seat for Buster. I used to have it in the front seat and pulled the seat belt around it for additional support because the one attachment belt was so low I was afraid of the doggie seat moving forward if I had to stop suddenly. I then started thinking about my car's air bags. If they are not safe for a child they are definitely not safe for a Yorkie. I have moved the seat to my back seat. Buster is not a thrilled with the new arrangement as he is not next to Mom and he has less of a view due to my car window layout.
Where do you put your car seat?

lovespandp · 01-16-2013, 12:46 PM

I put ours in the middle of the back seat!!

concretegurl · 01-16-2013, 12:50 PM

Back seat always, same reason airbags.

Although Elvis has ridden on my lap when Derik was driving to our vet in an emergency the skin kids took up the back seat...don't tell I just pulled the seat belt over my shoulder and had Elvis bucked in by his harness...our vet is like 3 minutes away, 7 blocks 2 stop signs.

Buster Brown · 01-16-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by concretegurl

Back seat always, same reason airbags.

Although Elvis has ridden on my lap when Derik was driving to our vet in an emergency the skin kids took up the back seat...don't tell I just pulled the seat belt over my shoulder and had Elvis bucked in by his harness...our vet is like 3 minutes away, 7 blocks 2 stop signs.

What a beautiful avatar photo!

concretegurl · 01-16-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster Brown

What a beautiful avatar photo!

Thanks! I was almost hesitant to use it, my daughter saw the pic-it was one of those baby Marek was up at 4a.m. times-anyways Maisy said, OMG mom Marek is choking my dog!...but I was hoping othees would find it cute like I do and realize Marek was giving Elvis a goodnight hug.

Buster Brown · 01-16-2013, 01:03 PM

I just saw good snuggling!

Britster · 01-16-2013, 01:20 PM

A lot of cars you can turn the air bag off in passenger seat! But I just keep him in the back because I tend to have people in my passenger seat somewhat often, so it'd be a pain to move back and forth.

mamaj · 01-16-2013, 01:23 PM

In the back.

MaxYorkieBear · 01-16-2013, 01:44 PM

i always put mine in the back

much safer that way.

Lisa and Pic · 01-16-2013, 01:46 PM

I know that I should always put it in the back, but if I only have one pup traveling a short distance, I am guilty of putting the seat in the front.

sophias mommy · 01-16-2013, 01:55 PM

We keep ours in the back. It's a large snoozer and probably wouldn't fit in the front anyway lol.

Yogi yorkie · 01-16-2013, 01:59 PM

Mine is in front, bucket style that hangs from passenger seat back, and the air bag is off. He can look out the front and side and loves it.

KazzyK810 · 01-16-2013, 02:02 PM

ZoE's carseat is always in my backseat. I can't turn the passenger airbags off in my older Mustang.

When I drive across state to see my kids at college, I usually swap vehicles with my mum or dad (so I've got room to haul stuff they want brought to them). Both of their vehicles are newer & have weight sensors in the passenger seat. I can put ZoE's seat there with her in it & the airbag is always turned off. ZoE gets so confused though. She is used to jumping in my car, walking along the console and hopping in her seat in the back, and then sitting there waiting to be buckled in.

LilAnnCamp · 01-16-2013, 02:07 PM

I have the medium snoozer and it is in the middle but it could probably use rolled up hand towels on each side underneath.

KendraE · 01-16-2013, 04:41 PM

Both... Usually back, but Bevo is a whiner and like to be close to me so if its just him, I put his seat in front. I always turn the passenger airbags off!

01-16-2013, 12:44 PM	#1
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	Dog Car Seats Front or Back? I have a Snoozer car seat for Buster. I used to have it in the front seat and pulled the seat belt around it for additional support because the one attachment belt was so low I was afraid of the doggie seat moving forward if I had to stop suddenly. I then started thinking about my car's air bags. If they are not safe for a child they are definitely not safe for a Yorkie. I have moved the seat to my back seat. Buster is not a thrilled with the new arrangement as he is not next to Mom and he has less of a view due to my car window layout. Where do you put your car seat? __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

01-16-2013, 12:46 PM	#2
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	I put ours in the middle of the back seat!! __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

01-16-2013, 12:50 PM	#3
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	Back seat always, same reason airbags. Although Elvis has ridden on my lap when Derik was driving to our vet in an emergency the skin kids took up the back seat...don't tell I just pulled the seat belt over my shoulder and had Elvis bucked in by his harness...our vet is like 3 minutes away, 7 blocks 2 stop signs. __________________ Shan & 8 kids now!

01-16-2013, 01:03 PM	#6
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	I just saw good snuggling! __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

01-16-2013, 01:20 PM	#7
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	A lot of cars you can turn the air bag off in passenger seat! But I just keep him in the back because I tend to have people in my passenger seat somewhat often, so it'd be a pain to move back and forth. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

01-16-2013, 01:23 PM	#8
mamaj YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: ohio Posts: 572	In the back.

01-16-2013, 01:44 PM	#9
MaxYorkieBear No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Irvine Ca USA Posts: 1,285	i always put mine in the back much safer that way.

01-16-2013, 01:46 PM	#10
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	I know that I should always put it in the back, but if I only have one pup traveling a short distance, I am guilty of putting the seat in the front. __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

01-16-2013, 01:55 PM	#11
sophias mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,609	We keep ours in the back. It's a large snoozer and probably wouldn't fit in the front anyway lol. __________________ Sarah Sophia & Brody

01-16-2013, 01:59 PM	#12
Yogi yorkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New City NY USA Posts: 96	Mine is in front, bucket style that hangs from passenger seat back, and the air bag is off. He can look out the front and side and loves it.

01-16-2013, 02:02 PM	#13
KazzyK810 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK Posts: 4,119	ZoE's carseat is always in my backseat. I can't turn the passenger airbags off in my older Mustang. When I drive across state to see my kids at college, I usually swap vehicles with my mum or dad (so I've got room to haul stuff they want brought to them). Both of their vehicles are newer & have weight sensors in the passenger seat. I can put ZoE's seat there with her in it & the airbag is always turned off. ZoE gets so confused though. She is used to jumping in my car, walking along the console and hopping in her seat in the back, and then sitting there waiting to be buckled in. __________________ Karan & ZoE (Chelsea )

01-16-2013, 02:07 PM	#14
LilAnnCamp LovingLifeWithAnimals Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pinson, AL Posts: 2,048	I have the medium snoozer and it is in the middle but it could probably use rolled up hand towels on each side underneath. __________________ Ann & Milo, Buttons, Dooley, Mr. Bigglesworth, & Crimson The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. Proverbs 12:10

01-16-2013, 04:41 PM	#15
KendraE Hook Em! Bevo & Mack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 3,752	Both... Usually back, but Bevo is a whiner and like to be close to me so if its just him, I put his seat in front. I always turn the passenger airbags off! __________________ Kendra Bevo and Mack & grandpups Bryleigh and Jaxon