Can you use this in a front bucket seat? She likes to be up front with me, but I don't want her on my lap which is where she like to be.
74042
I believe you could, but I prefer the safety of the back seat so there is no trying to climb over to me, the driver. You can adjust it short enough to allow only enough room to be in a sitting or lying position on the bucket seat. Again, I would be more concerned about the safety should an airbag deploy, too. That could be very harmful to a dog and the back seat would just be much safer all around - in my opinion.
74043
They sell a short strap that connects the harness to the seatbelt--but I would think the reality is she could still stretch over to the driver's seat particularly in a small car or pickup cab.
74044
Yes it can go in the front, but if your dog is anything like mine, you'll probably want to combine this with a booster seat. My dog used to sit on my lap too, and I was always so paranoid she would get hurt, but she would whine and try to jump on my lap whenever I put her in the passenger seat, which wasn't safe either. So I got a harnesses and a booster seat and now she's content to sit in the passenger seat, as long as I still pet her. Definitely make sure you can turn the airbag off.
74045
You can use it up front, but the seatbelt might be long enough for her to try and get into your lap anyway.Maybe you can buckle the seatbelt and see how far it comes over to the driver's side. if it reaches all the way, she'll be able to move that far.
74046
Leslie,I normally keep my dog in the back seat of my car, but on occasion (he always prefers the front seat) I will let him sit up front with me. I just attach the leash or a rope around the passengers seat with enough slack and attach the clasp or other end of rope to the loop on the back of his harness. I allow enough slack for him to move about - somewhat, but not enough so that if I slammed on the brakes he would hit the dash or window.I hope this helps. Best regards,Jeff Turner
74047
yes you can! i have an auto zip line with leash and my dog travels like this in the middle of the two front seats, i put a good cushion between my seats and my co-pilot is ready...very cool!!!
2229605
Absolutely, mine is on my front passenger seat - which is a bucket seat and works great. You must have a seat belt for that seat.
1615233
I would only use in the back seat, the front airbags are a danger to the dog if they are deployed.
2116861
My 9 pound Yorkie fits in it with room to spare. I would not go more than 18-20 pounds in this seat. Brookstone did offer a double for the backseat when I bought this one. Only the regular small (not console) will fit in a bucket seat. One thing - if your dog is active in the seat, the side walls are a bit wobbly when he stands on it.
967574
Yes. It works like a child car seat and can be used in both the front or back seat. Love it!!
1672391
I don't think so. I believe the splash guard will start slipping down the commode seat but not fit down all the way, leaving to much of the splash guard to try and sit on. Or it won't fit at all. It has been a while since I used the commode; I do remember that the bucket and splash guard is wider than the commode seat so that when you sit down nothing spills over the sides of the bucket. You need the bucket.
158220
Honestly you just put it on the floor between bucket seats. The seats stop it from moving side to side and the weight of it keeps it from going forward or back. You could always screw it down or use velcro (not sure how well velcro would hold). I honestly don't see how it would fit with a bench seat. It is a rather large console that reaches from front to back. Be sure to check the specs and measure your available space.
106938
You tie it to the front seats so you could tie it low or high, whatever you need. If you tie it tightly I don't think your dog would be able to nose his way under it. The trick is to tie it tightly to the 2 front seats. Good luck ~
1752720
Easily when connection is put on upper cross-body portion of seat belt. Less mobility genearlly if put on the across waist portion. My dog stands, butt against the seat back, nose forward as far as he can reach. If not for the restraint, the 75-lb backseat driver would be standing on the console between my two front seats, hunkered down to look out the front windshield. (He thinks he's driving.)
807800
Yes! The car seat can go in the front or back position. We usually have the car seat in the back (closest to us) and my preschooler sits in the front. We have been really happy with this purchase and strongly recommend it!
458091
No, I don't think you can use it in the front passenger seat due to the airbags. You should check with the company to be sure though. They are easy to get ahold of and they are helpful. Also yes, there is the issue of the two anchor points which your car may or may not have.
1618985
I completely understand about using the middle seat and agree that is the safest spot. This car seat protector does not require that it be placed in any specific area to be used. There are no latches or loops attached to it. There shouldn't be any reason why you could not use this in the middle seat besides maybe overlapping a little on each of the other seats. I believe you should be fine :-)
1299732
No way. The straps are too long. Plus the seat in the basket is too weak. If your dog s a chewer, don't buy this. Fred chewed through the front strap in a panic (there is nothing but air between the basket and the seat of the car putting a tremendous amount of stress on the straps). Without the front strap, the car seat is useless even using only the seatbelt.
460966
we have ours in the backseat of car on top of the armrest (in the backseat). we run the middle seat belt through the straps on the back. our dog also wears a riding harness. it works great for her!
1757314
No, you can't. That's why all 3 of my dogs were able to either jump right over it or scoot under it and into the front seat or even through the sides of it. I wouldn't waste my money on this item.
82091
Yes, I put in the front seat when I use it the car. She also uses it as her bed.
1951594
Not clear what you mean. If you are asking if it will attach to the front seat [backs] to confine the dog in the back seat, it probably would not work if you have bucket seats. Both bucket seats would have to be set at the same distance from the back seat, and a small dog could probably get get under it unless it has a middle console. I have it in a Chrysler Town & Country, installed on the middle row of seats with the back seat down so Amber has that whole space to move around. I also have the waterproof floor cover in place to protect the carpet. It is ideal for my situation. She loves riding in the car now. Not clear what you mean. If you are asking if it will attach to the front seat [backs] to confine the dog in the back seat, it probably would not work if you have bucket seats. Both bucket seats would have to be set at the same distance from the back seat, and a small dog could probably get get under it unless it has a middle console. I have it in a Chrysler Town & Country, installed on the middle row of seats with the back seat down so Amber has that whole space to move around. I also have the waterproof floor cover in place to protect the carpet. It is ideal for my situation. She loves... » Read More Not clear what you mean. If you are asking if it will attach to the front seat [backs] to confine the dog in the back seat, it probably would not work if you have bucket seats. Both bucket seats would have to be set at the same distance from the back seat, and a small dog could probably get get under it unless it has a middle console. I have it in a Chrysler Town & Country, installed on the middle row of seats with the back seat down so Amber has that whole space to move around. I also have the waterproof floor cover in place to protect the carpet. It is ideal for my situation. She loves riding in the car now. « Show Less