Snoozer Lookout II Pet Car Seat

I'm giving this 5 stars because my guy loves it...and it's not even in the car yet. He'd just had surgery when it arrived, so no car rides yet-but he loves his personal sofa that he sits in to look out the front window!My main reason for writing this is I had a terrible time debating size and whether my 58 lb bulldog would fit. I'd assumed he wouldn't be able to lie down in it-wrong! Am going to add photos as those helped me the most. Will update after we actually put it in the car! Hope this helps!

Preface: I originally purchased the K&H Pet Bucket Booster Seat (small) for my 15 lb Dachshund mix (see pic) and loved everything about it...other than the actual "boost" she got. The seat itself only raised her about 6" off of the car seat, so in order for her to see out the window she still had to stand on her hind legs with her paws on the windowsill. (Which is was I was trying to avoid.)I've been eyeing the Snoozer seat for awhile now and LOVED the look of the luxury edition. After a few months of trying to justify spending that much money on a dog's "car seat" I bit the bullet and did it. I was expecting the styrofoam body (at the end of the day, it IS for a dog) but for $150+ I was pretty shocked at the lack of quality, especially in the details.Overall, this is a decent seat that I'm sure your dog will be happy in. I've written things below that I think are extremely poor quality given how expensive it is, but if it was half the price I don't think the details mentioned below would bother me nearly as much. (So if you continue reading, take that into consideration as you go.)BODY/STRUCTURE...• It's hard to tell from the picture I uploaded, but the entire front of the seat tilts forward. You could probably even it out by putting a towel under the front of the little pillow, but considering you're buying a "luxury" seat, you wouldn't think you'd have to ghetto-rig it.• Sides: They're not flimsy but they're definitely not sturdy. If your dog was to constantly rest it's head on it and the side wasn't supported by an armrest or anything, my guess is that over time they'd start to get floppy.• Drawer: The drawer itself is nice. (It's basically an organizing storage drawer you'd find at Target/Wal-Mart.) The styrofoam underneath the drawer is almost non-existent though (because the front dips so much lower than the back) so when it's in the car and I attempt to pull it out it won't go very far (due to hitting the car seat) unless I lift the booster seat up a little bit.The flap that covers the drawer falls lower than the bottom of the booster seat, so bunches up at the bottom. After looking at it, my guess is that it's actually the right length but because the styrofoam in the front is so squished, the front wall is now "shorter" than it's supposed to be.FABRIC...Kind of feels like if you created a hybrid from felt and suede...that was cheap. It's doesn't feel like it's going to fall apart or anything, but comparing the quality to the fabric on the K&H Booster, I'd say it'd be similar to buying a name brand bath towel vs one from the Dollar Store. (Snoozer fabric being the one from the Dollar Store.)While the fabric is fitted to the styrofoam, it's pretty loose in some places. (You can see this in the picture as well.)STITCHING...One of the seams around the drawer is sewn completely twisted and doesn't lay flat. Not to sound like a broken record, but for $150+, come on!_______________I really want to like this seat but I'm just not sure it's worth the money. For $150+, I don't think it's asking too much for the stitching to be well executed, the styrofoam to be sturdy, the seat to actually be flat, and the "luxury" fabric to actually be more on the luxury end._______________In comparison...The Snoozer has so many great color options, it's higher, and I LOVE the drawer storage!The K&H Booster (which costs half of what the Snoozer does) is a lot sturdier, great quality, and the fabric is exceptional. (The inside is SO soft - almost like a minky fabric - and the outside is a heavier fabric that's easy to wipe off/clean.)I'm contemplating returning the Snoozer and just putting another pillow under the K&H to boost her up a little higher...Anyway, I know some of the things I listed may sound nit-picky, but when you're spending this much money on something like this, sometimes you want those nit-picky details! So hopefully this review will help some of you. :)

Love this sturdy double car seat for my two little dogs. It's perfect size for them both to rest or sit and easy to put in and out of the car.Perfect double car seat for two little dogs. One of my dogs is 12 1/2 pounds and the other is 7 pounds.

This product was well-received by our 14 pound dog who now rides in comfort in an ideal elevated spot in the backseat of our crossover. It is smartly designed with appropriate covers on all surfaces EXCEPT for the bottom, which is bare foam padding. The manufacturer needs to cover the entire base in similar fashion to the sides and back. REASON: The foam padding reacts with leather upholstery and permanently adheres to the car seat, ruining its finish and appearance. This disappointment had nothing to do with any moisture, chemicals or hot weather as it occurred in mild southern California winter weeks during which the vehicle was garaged. We returned this item, exchanged it for another one but use a bath towel to buffer its bottom from the seat, obviously a less than desired appearance. We hope an effective fix is in the works.

This is my second Snoozer and I could not be happier. I had my medium one for a little over a year and it was just too tiny for them. This one is PERFECT. They each have their own space but they're still together, which is great for my Laila who has anxiety and feels better when her brother is with her. I can't recommend these products enough. It seems like a lot of money for a pet product, but if you take your dogs everywhere like I do, it makes total sense. I love that they're secured and not able to roam around, and I don't have to worry about them getting hurt if I have to stop short. Laila absolutely hates the car and this makes it so much better. My dogs are both 14lb chihuahua mixes for comparison

I bought this for my 18 pound miniature poodle. Bought a medium to allow him plenty of room to be comfortable on a road trip. He loved it from the moment I unpacked it in the living room. I put in a towel or another piece of sheep skin because Chewie loves to dig a nest and I didn’t want to lose the nice liner. It is extremely easy to install and put in and take out of car. (Don’t forget to unclip the little tie-down strap that attaches to your seat belt when taking the seat out of vehicle - easy to leave behind otherwise). I bought this in 2017 and it still looks brand new so has worn well. The plastic shelf in the bottom gives it a rigid and sturdy floor and is very handy.

Absolutely love this booster seat. It’s larger than I expected but it provides more than enough room for my Mini Aussie who’s 38kbs. He can sit and watch outside but can also lay down and snooze. It’s one of my best purchases and I’m so glad I found it here. The price is unmatched. I shoppped around for months before finding this one. Highly recommended. I also love the hidden drawer under the seat.Update: 3 months after using it, the base area split creating a dip in the seat where the dog would lay. I’m extremely disappointed that it didn’t last more than 3 months.

We and our dog love this car seat. It's really just a big block of foam, covered in a polyester fabric, the inside is faux sherpa, and there is also a little plastic drawer in the front. The seat belt goes through a notch in the back of the seat. It's very basic, but serves the purpose well. It's great for little dogs because it raises them high so they can look outside. My dog loves it, she hops right in as the car door opens. The medium size is quite large - it takes up way more than one car seat. In my Corolla, as well as my parents CX7, you can barely squish two people in the back next to the car seat. If you plan to have two people, even kids, in the back with this seat, then get the small size. The picture for this product is misleading, it actually shows the small size. My dog is an 11-lb mini poodle mix, and she really only needs half the size of this Medium seat, so we'll be getting the Small for her as well, for roadtrips where she needs to share the backseat. There is also a tether that you can use to connect the seatbelt to the dog's harness. (Never connect to a neck collar, only a back-attach harness!) The tether doesn't in any way attach to the car seat, only to the diagonal part of the seatbelt. I didn't like the tether that came with the seat, so I bought a different one. The only negative is that the tether can slide along the seat belt and gives the dog a lot of range of motion. My dog can hop out of the seat even if she's tethered. It's not usually much of an issue, because she quickly realizes why her seat is better, and hops right back in. Overall, I would highly recommend this car seat. The Snoozer I is the same thing, just without the little drawer, so that's a great option at a lower price point.

My dog loves it. We are still waiting for the car to be delivered. But seeing how much he loves it, once installed in the new car, it would have alreay been his and he is used to it. I also got him the Snoozer car seat harness. I ordered a seat belt extension as with this car seat it is way too short. Hopefully with the extension he will have a little wiggle space but snug at the same time. Most of all he will be protected and secured in case of an accident. The other model car seats (non luxury) do not come with a cushion. The ones that do not do feel too hard cause of the drawer. This one although higher offers better cushioning. I will review again when the seat is installed and used in the car. Right now it serves as a very comfy bed. My dog loves it. He is 35lbs and can sleep stretched in it.

We purchased this for a 4500km drive with our dog, and it has proved to be an excellent purchase. We use it in a Ram 1500 pickup and it is high enough that the dog can see out of the truck without having to sit up - which for our dog helps reduce travel anxiety and allows him to sleep when we are moving along. It seems comfortable for the dog in the middle of winter, or the heat of the summer. It is easy to secure to the vehicle with the seat belt, and comes with a handy clip to simplify attaching to the dog's harness so that in the event of an emergency the dog is helped securely in place (but has the ability to move around on the Snoozer and get comfortable).We've been using this for over 6 months now on a daily basis and would highly recommend. We also picked one up at a great prices on Amazon!