I have so much fun with this stroller! My cocker has developed arthritis in his old age and I've missed walking him so much - our walks had dwindled to brief strolls before this stroller. Now I walk him as far as he's willing to go, then help him up into this low rider and we're off for a couple more miles. I used treats to get him into the stroller first and second time. He just stood up nervously (facing backward). He eventually settled into a sit facing forward and now will lie down and enjoy the journey. All this took maybe 3 or 4 walks before he acclimated. Such a great idea now that I've gotten over the initial embarrassment of pushing a dog stroller!