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This was the only bike basket I could find for my 24 lb. Boston Terrier (most carriers seem to be for 12 lbs and under). When it's all strapped onto my bike, it's quite sturdy. My dog tends to lean to one side or the other and the thing doesn't shift. It has a nice plush interior and he seems to be comfy and really enjoy the ride.

p.s. Only works if you have a splash guard/bike rack already installed onto the back of your bike. This is what the basket sits on for it's support.

p.s.s. The interior strap works best if your dog is wearing a harness, not a collar. The latch is in the back of the basket and it only goes up so far and it's easier to attach onto a ring on their back than one further up on their neck. He was more comfortable and secure latched in with the harness.

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I bought this for my 12 pound Boston Terrier (she is small). I didn't want her weight over the front since it will affect steering and this was the only carrier made for the back.

Overall, it is pretty good. The instructions on installing it are not clear but I found this YouTube video that explains it better:

I do not know if it is because my bike has a large frame or something else but the location of the buckles made their install method not work well. I had to come up with my own that went to the bottom of the rack instead. My way works very well and hold it on quite securely.

One of my biggest gripes is that there isn't much on how to attach your dog. I followed what I think was their method and she jumped out once. Side note: You MUST use a harness and not a collar!!! Anyway, I put her back in with the strap woven through her harness and it held her more. Or, she found out that being held by the harness hurts and bit and didn't jump again. She hung there so it isn't like she hit the ground. Still, not good.

I am going to say it again, use a harness and not a collar. It would have broken her neck if she jumped with a collar holding her.

So, to sum it up with some new points.

Pros:

Unique (didn't find any other rear carriers)

Very padded. (We put it on the floor when not on the bike and she uses it as a bed)

Reflector is very visible

Washable

Cons:

Not great instructions for installation

Even worse instructions for dog attachment

Dog was able to jump when used (seemingly) properly

+ She was still safe and not on the ground!

Very large to store (not so bad since she uses it as a bed too)

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This would be a great dog seat for a larger small dog (15-25 lbs). My dog is 12 lbs with a short stocky build and the seat was much bigger than necessary. It's huge on the back of your bike (sticks out in all directions), and kind of a hassle to mount. That being said, my neighbor's dog weighs 22 lbs and is too big for most dog bike seats he fit perfectly in this seat and looked awfully comfortable. She bought it from me and it works great for him, although because of the effort to get it securely atached she doesn't use it often. Bottom line, it's not the most convenient, but it's a handy alternative to the smaller seats/baskets if your dog is pushing the weight limit.

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Mac (my Westie) and I are the hit of every bike trail where we try to put in 20 miles a day. "There goes the old lady with the dog." It's a little difficult to tell how the dog is supposed to be restrained within the built in harness, but I just made it as small as possible and hooked the underside of his existing harness and it works very well. It must be fairly snug or they can still fall out and dangle until you can stop and pull them back in. My husband was a little concerned about what would happen if I fell, with him not having a chance to 'escape.' I suppose he is correct, but not only have I not fallen, I now know who is #1 in my husband's eyes. LOL

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This is the only carrier Ive seen that is big enough for a 20 lb dog. It is not meant for a very small dog but you can probably make some modifications to the harness to make it work. It is very stable and dog loves it! He comes to work with me on a short commute every day and this has been the perfect solution. He gets so excited when he sees me strap the carrier onto the bike. It is stable and goes on easily. The dog then uses the bike carrier as a dog bed under my desk at work.

Instructions for harnessing the dog to the carrier do not come with the product and Ive noticed several frustrated reviewers. Here is what worked well for me.. First, as product directions specify, use a harness on your dog (not a collar) for safety. The built-in harness is meant to keep the dog from standing up. Strap the built-in harness so it goes over the dogs butt and hook it to the dogs harness on his back, at the top nearest his head (or as high as it reaches depending on the size of your dog). Next stick his hind legs out the sides of the built in harness so he cant squirm out of it. Then take a carabeener (not included) or the dog's collar (depending on how much freedom you want him to have) and loop it around the extra horizontal strap inside the carrier and then attach it to the belly side of the dogs harness (often there is a loop by the dogs chest). This keeps him in really tight and he can't lean over too far to the side while trying to peek past me. I can actually make it tight enough so he has to lie down. It keeps him in one place and he cant shift his weight around too much affecting my balance. My dog doesnt mind this at all and lounges in the soft bed. Keeping him in tight also prevents him from falling out the side and getting squished by me and the bike if I had some accident...or jumping out (as some reviewers have mentioned) and causing me to lose balance. Ive experienced that people will beep excitedly at you to tell you how cute the dog is and if your dog startles easily you will want him in tight.

The carrier is made of foam which is a little sticky at the bottom where the cloth isnt attached. While you might find remnants of it stuck to your bike rack, the stickiness really keeps the carrier from slipping around. I think if it were made of more rugged solid material it wouldnt attach so snugly.

My only safety worry is that people will drive off the road because the dog looks so cute sitting on the back of the bike.