Just Perfect for My Senior DOG
Photos w/this review!This product is just as promised!Nice quality!As others' helpful reviews warned: 1.)Once assembled U will HAVE TO air-out the trailer outdoors4 a few days,then smell completely dissipates.2.)Assembly INSTRUCTIONS are ridiculously located in rolled-up front plastic cover.But I'm100% satisfied&would totally recommend this to others!This model has the most intelligent design of a BENCHseat(not a strap suspended seat)& has a fully rotating3rd wheel 4easy turning-I bought this solely for use as a stroller 4my old beloved DOG that can no longer keep up on long hikes/walks.Now he can walk1or 2miles,then ride in stroller for remainder of hike& not B left behind 2 grow older,home alone.Stroller glides smoothly.My husband added mechanical grease 2 front 3rd wheel's socket because(prior to greasing)it was less smooth turning.I chose the blue&white because it'll B least hot in summer than other colors!I laid the child's backrest flat(i.e.,part w/shoulder straps for/kids sewn onto it)&thereby made the entire bottom of the stroller 1big seat which allows my DOG 2 lay down&by time he's ready to ride in stroller,he wants to lay down!I completed this DOG conversion by filling the child's foot-well area w/a fat rectangular foam piece so the blue cushion placed on top would lay flat(C photos)¬ sink into footwell area.I did a TON of research& did NOT want a pet-stroller!because pet strollers are designed like all dogs R going to bolt&so they have aJack-in-the-box design&if your dog lays down he can't C out very well(because he's down in the "box")In pet-strollers dog has to sit upright&keep head out top hole in order to see,smell,be seen,feel breeze&breathe-in fresh air&sights.I knew my dog needed 2lay down&would not keep jumping out.It took about 3days' training in my living room to acclimate my old dog 2 stroller being a part of our lives(like it were a coffee table)&then 2more days2 have him enter&lay down in stroller(this training worked better OUTdoors so we could instantly reward his courage 2lay in stroller w/a quick ride around block.I tethered him in stroller @ 1stwhile getting acquainted w/it until learning it meant a fun outing was going to happen.On 1sthike when he tired,he resisted hopping onboard stroller but I insisted&lifted him in&he quickly realized it was really good thing&now I can stop when he's rested-up&let him out of stroller until he tires again&he isGLAD 2 jump back in stroller!Do NOTexpect your DOG 2immediately understand it's a fun,safe,helpful thing.He has to gradually B taught/realize it's good.Stroller folds up easily for the car!I called cust.service&they were great(answered quick,polite&helpful,followed thru w/answer via email nxt day)See photos attached.Hope this may help you&your older dog.Sure,it's a big expense,deep sigh,I know!But it's been sooo worthwhile to be able to share my dog's favorite activities w/him up until the end. It's invaluable! And if he could, my dog would sacrifice to do it for me!