I emailed my friend with a mini-doxie about this. Her little guys goes *everywhere* with her all day along as she runs a catering company. She uses a "Kyjen Outward Hound" car seat (about $30 on amazon) in one car and a "snoozer" booster seat (around $80 on amazon) her delivery van. Here is what she had to say about each. "The Kyjen's initial setup was easy. Now I just plop Mick in the top basket and off we go. It is inflated, not solid foam like the Snoozer. The sides of the top basket are 8" hight and mesh. Mick hasn't tried to jump, but some dogs would. Harnesses the dog and clipping it to the booster would remedy them jumping or bouncing out while driving. The Snoozer is deeper, more cushy and sports a removable, washable cover. It is a little trickier to install, but once in the car you just put you dog in and clip the harness to a strap within. For the money, the Kyjen is great, but I prefer the Snoozer hands down. It is more like a bed." Hope that helps :) I think it is fantastic your dad is still out and about at 90! If he can clip a leash, then he can clip the halter onto the booster.

Errant--You gave me a little spark of hope but alas I checked and the other side of the tank lid is unfinished. I've searched the Kohler Stately toilet and haven't found anyone else having this issue but the seat I have is said to have a design flaw by many reviewers. The best seat I ever bought is the Tuscany Premium from Menards that is in our other bathroom. I may get another and try it on this toilet. It is a very heavy and substantial seat but doesn't have a soft close feature (and has the loudest slam of any seat I've ever heard!)

A friend got me a Miracle Bamboo. I have no idea how long it will last, but it helps a lot. I also cannot sit on hard or very firm surfaces. Another cushion I bought and find very helpful is something like a hammock pillow. It's rectangular, perhaps 28" x 10" and rather puffy and swishy. Bamboo cushion: https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-cm-miracle-bamboo-cushion?deal_option=f31f84dd-1d33-4d74-93b3-853c17930e30&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=US_DT_SEA_GGL_TIM_TTT_PADS_CBP_CHP_NBR_ggg-cm-miracle-bamboo-cushion_productpartitionid46968544432_campaignid617112154_adgroupid28279100941_prodtarget46968544432_productid62771049_targetpla-46968544432_dGoods-Product-Ads_keyword_adtypepla_merchantdid10018412_c105086401141_k_m_adposition*1o5&mr:referralID=c9aacf7b-c946-11e7-a26a-0050569451e5&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgY_Z5KC-1wIVQyWBCh0drw2iEAQYBSABEgK4S_D_BwE Hammock Pillow type of cushion: (example) https://www.hayneedle.com/product/deluxehammockpillow3.cfm?ltype=child&tid=ALZ123-34

RHM, I am not a designer, but own a Norwalk sofa (3 cushion) and arm chair, and thought I would weigh in. I ordered the sofa and chair last winter, and they were delivered last spring, so I have had them in my family room for about 10 months. I am very pleased with their appearance (they look beautiful) and comfort. Both pieces appear to be very sturdy. I ordered the firmer of the cushions available from Norwalk, and they are - indeed - firm but very comfortable. These replaced two Henredon pieces that I had (and was very pleased with) for over 20 years (!). Norwalk was one of a few manufacturers recommended to me by a designer with whom I consulted. And...I was happy to buy furniture made in my home state of Ohio!