Customer Reviews

Solvit 62290 Standard Pet Booster Seat

5 star:		(24)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

It's ok! I have never tried any other seat so I have nothing to compare it to. The one thing I hat most is the fact that it doesn't sit straight unless the seat is straight up and down. This makes it impossible to have a good fit in the back seat. The leash that is used to connect the dog is too long. I would never leave my animals unattended in this seat since they could try and jump out and hang themselves. If you have a very calm dog that will likely lay down and go to sleep then this seat is a good idea. Also the seat size is a little small for my 5 pound chiuahua. He can sit but not lay down. My 12 week old Min Pinscher fits very good but she is tiny and only 3 pounds. I dont think I would buy another.

I had a really bad habit of letting my small dog ride in the car on my lap. I changed that after a camping trip a few weeks back where we saw a dog being scrapped off the road after the car got a flat tire. The bed of the truck... loose in the car... or riding on your lap are all super dangerous places for your dog. I don't know the crash test ratings for this seat, but it is easy to use and I feel better knowing that I'm doing the best I can to protect my little buddy. The only problem I've had with it is training my dog to sit there now that we've already established the bad habit of letting him ride in my lap. But he has plenty of room and I think he really likes being able to look out the window. It sits up high on the seat so I can have my bag or what ever I need on the passenger seat underneath. The seat straps to the passenger seat (or back seat if you have the kind that folds down) with 2 adjustable straps and there is a strap that connects to your dog's harness. PLEASE use a harness, not a collar because if you got into an accident, the collar would likely choke him. I chose this seat instead of one that uses the seat belt because I felt it would be safer. It's very sturdy and I know it was one of the best things I've done for him. I highly recommend this seat. Just do it sooner then later or you have to deal with breaking old bad habits. My dog is a 5.5 lb toy poodle and he can sit, lay down and turn around in the seat.

This product was easy to assemble and to properly set up in my car. All straps are adjustable and seat can easily and quickly be transferred between vehicles, or stowed in the trunk when not in use.

Safety strap was slightly too long to prevent my dog from hopping over the edge and getting stuck dangling there, so I tied a knot in it to shorten it further than the adjuster would allow. I would recommend using the safety strap in conjunction with a harness, rather than a standard collar, to prevent strangulation whether from the pet putting themselves in a precarious position or from vehicular accident/ roll over.

All and all, very satisfied with this purchase.

My dog loves, LOVES these seats. I have the paw bruises to prove it - all I have to do is open the car door, and she LUNGES for her special seat. I can barely get her back out of the car sometimes!

As far as user-friendliness, it isn't the absolute easiest to set up and take down - it would be better if the diagonal braces clicked or velcroed into place - but it's fine once it's set up.

However, I can't recommend this particular model with the fuzzy fleece lining. It looks all cozy in the photo, but it really doesn't feel very nice... plus, little pieces of fuzz were always getting stuck in my dog's eyes. The quilted lining that the deluxe model comes with is much better.

My dog is a 5 1/2 pound Yorkie. Prior to getting the seat, she would sit in the passenger while I was driving. The only way she would stay still was if I was petting her the entire time I was driving. She also would put her paws on the console between the passenger and driver seat so that she could look out my window. She was terrified of the car seat when I first got it, but as soon as I put her in it and began driving she loved it. It easiely fits onto both the front and back seats of my SUV. The leash can be shortened enough to where she cannot jump out (and frankly she does not even try to until I unhook her). My dog loves to be able to look out the window and I love the fact that she is able to sit safely in my car. My dog is also comfotable enough to sleep in the car seat. The lining is easily removable for cleaning.
If you have a dog, though, that is over 10 pounds, I would probably get the larger version of this seat. I know that the recommendations are for dogs up to 20 pounds, but I do not think that this seat would be a large enough size for them.

This is a great seat for a great price. The removable cover makes cleaning a breeze. It's small, so make sure you get it only if your dog is a small breed. Fits my Yorkie perfectly.

Not only does my Chihuahua, BiBi, love this seat, but so does her brother Yorkie, Oscar.

If I take only one dog with me, that baby gets this front seat. If both Oscar & Bibi are in the car... the one who goes for the 'short' bone (tossed on the floor) gets to ride in it. I swear that they would yell, 'Front seat - Shotgun!" if they could talk.

Pros:
Keeps dog safe and tethered.
High enough so that smallest dog can loook out of car. Cozy insert for warmth in winter.
Keeps dog 'above' air bag danger.
PRICE - I have paid much more for oth less pleaseing doggie car seats.

Cons:
When wooly insert removed for summer, I wish there were some padding on front bar. My Chi, BiBi likes to snooze with her chin on it.
Could use a 2nd tether since seat is big enough for 2 small dogs. I'm going to get a short 'Y' lead.
My only reasons for a 4 instead of 5.

My little long haired Chi loves this seat. He looks out through the window now that he is high enough to look out. When he is tired he curls up into the soft seat and falls asleep.Outward Hound Small Pet Lookout Car Booster Seat, Black

Having one of these is such a great idea. Our dog likes it, and we don't have to worry about him moving around in the car. He no longer tries to get in my lap or my wife's lap while we're driving, which was always a problem in the past. I highly recommend this booster seat for pet owners. It's made much better than some we've looked at in the past.

I got this for my Chihuahua, Bruce, to use when I transport him to work and back (he goes twice a week). Before, he would run around back and forth in the back seat, nervous and excited. Initially he hated the seat. He kept trying to jump out (successfully). I even considered sending it back. We just kept trying. After about 5 or 6 times he finally relaxed and figured out how nice it could be. Now he stays put, is able to see out the window and seems content.

I would have given this product 5 stars, but the construction is kinda flimsy and I foresee the need to replace some of the hardware in the future. But for the price, it's really a pretty good deal. Not nearly as flimsy as some of the other ones out there. For instance, my mom has the Pet Lookout Small Car Booster Seat, Black and it barely held her dog, it was so flimsy. That's why I initially got this one instead.