Is it difficult to lift a 25 pound dog from the ground into the car seat? My dog stands on her hind legs and waits for me to lift her into the car seat she has now. I am wondering if the sides of this seat are not too high to comfortably do this. Is it difficult to lift a 25 pound dog from the ground into the car seat? My dog stands on her hind legs and waits for me to lift her into the car seat she has now. I am wondering if the sides of... » Read More Is it difficult to lift a 25 pound dog from the ground into the car seat? My dog stands on her hind legs and waits for me to lift her into the car seat she has now. I am wondering if the sides of this seat are not too high to comfortably do this. « Show Less
2060844
The pictures makes it much higher (seat and sides) than it really is.I doubt you have any problem.
2060845
I'm sorry but I can't answer that question for you, my dog is nine pounds. He jumps into the car on the floor, then on my car seat, and finally he jumps into the car seat. I sometimes just carry him and put him into the car seat. I am very happy with his car seat, and I don't having a 25 pound dog being a problem, the cusion is pretty high.
2060846
It might be a little challenge as the sides are fairly high. The top of it reaches almost level to the window!
2060847
In the beginning I had a hard time finagling our puppy into the seat, she's 17 lbs and pretty long - we're getting the hang of it. I'd say that's the only downside and kind of hard to avoid with a car seat like this. I had tried a different seat and didn't like it at all..this one has a good curve to the back that fits nicely against the car seat, it looks nice, and my puppy has so much room, def recommend
2060848
I have a little dog and she will jump into the car and then jump into the seat on her own. So eti es I have to help her into the car if there's a lot of stuff in the back seat, but she negotiates it fine! Maybe putting a treat in the car would entice her to jump on her own or if she's just old then you can put a stool to help her into the car.
445883
For the most part!! I have a 50lbs pit, she's in my car daily, sometimes a couple times a day. Seems like I'm adjusting it once a week where it starts to slide from her jumping in the car. I love it, I have a 2012 Kia forte.
2085208
Sorry I took so long to get back to your question. I would think it's a little to hard for a small dog. Hope this helps and good luck.
629294
My larger dog is about 55-60 lbs. and he does fine, but he is not pulling hard on it. There have been a couple times when the dogs have somehow unlocked it from the seatbelt connection by stepping on it, but this is very rare.
2166083
I stopped using it as a transport crate when our cocker was about 12 lbs or so. I found it easier to put her in the car with her leash.
2085349
My dogs go back inside very easily. It took them a couple of tries and first, but now they run in and out all the time. I don't think a 25 pound dog would have problems, but all of my dogs are 60+ pounds so I can't say for sure. I can say this is a really strong, sturdy dog door!
1054281
We have 4 dogs, 45-80 lbs, Yukon vehicle, works great for us. Our dogs are able to put their noses thru the far sides to peak out to us in the front seat, which is high up. Hard to say for small dogs though. But we like the barrier.
416656
Personally I do not like this Booster seat for my dog, because it is not sturdy or strong enough. Yes, you can put this into the back seat of your car.I have purchase another car seat for my dog and we both are very happy. Snoozer Pet LookOut I Dog Auto Car Safety Booster Seats. Good Luck!
2230791
I have a 4 lb Yorkshire Terrier and I got this so he would have lots of room if we leave him at home. Have another carrier that is much smaller that I would use for the car. I would think a 15 lb dog would be good with this in a car. Should fit in back seat possibly front seat of a mid size car.
1799880
I have a 75 lb lab and I don't think I would be comfortable with her in front of me. Your legs are moving to pedal the boat and the further back you are the harder to reach the steering handle. Might be better to have the dog next to you or behind you in the rear foot well.
1839520
Not sure.... my dog is only 12 lbs. The seat is big enough I think. I got the big one because he is a baby and not always happy to be in the car :-) So was thinking more room was better.
1441694
We have not used the wheelchair in the house due to space constraints. The dog cannot lay down in the chair, I have only used it for walking. It is difficult for my dog to get into the apparatus, she is shying from it now due to the need to lift her belly into the chair. Once she is in she likes the freedom it gives her to walk. Have you thought of a back end hand held lift for the dog while in the house? It would necessitate you assisting the dog to move. We finally put down pieces of carpet in our kitchen to help the dog scoot herself along.
442964
I have a puppy that weighs 6lbs and will only get to 10-15lbs when grown and it fits her prefect now with room to grow. I had it out of the car yesterday and she was trying to get on the console so she could sit there it was really funny.
354227
It could be your hitch maybe little to large for the step. Try a little tape around the step where it goes into the hitch. Ours move a little too. Not enough to worry about. We just make our dog step in the middle of the step and not the side. We love our step. With a large dog it really saves on the back of trying to lift the dog in the car and it saves our car then he's not scratching the bumper all up trying to jump in and out. If I was you and you have questions about the step contact the seller and see if they have a better idea.
1210825
I have the large seat for my two small dogs. 11lbs and 5 lbs. They are comfortable. Also I don't think it's too big when just one dog is b using it. I guess it would depend on how much space is in your car. In my SUV its fine but in my sedan it can be tight. I do like this seat. I feel safe because it is so secure and my dog isn't ring to jump in my lap while I'm driving. Plus they love looking out the windows!
1516061
No, i do not. My 14lb shihtzu can lay down in it but she takes up the entire bottom with zero room to move...its really made for little dogs like a small Yorkie or chihuahua. Plus these are only good for bucket seats (front passenger) I bought 2 for a road trip to realize afterwards that I can not set them up in the back seat.
1820421
Hi! My dog is about five pounds and he can easily turn all the way around in it. I actually have the small one, didn't realize my review had ended up under the large one.