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Article #68: Dog clothes: Are dog owners really THAT strange?

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Some dogs love dressing up, and some apparel
people like dressing their "best friends" Proper fit is key for getting your dog to
to look like humans. Dog clothes are an accept dog apparel. However, ease of
extension of their love for them, getting the garment on and off is a new
treating them like members of the family. experience for your dog. Start by putting
But why do dog lovers buy dog clothes? - the clothing item on and rewarding the
I asked my customers and got the dog with praise and they will come to
following answers: enjoy the process. Leave the item on for
1. Comfort for my dogs during winter a short period. The next time, try
2. Sometimes we think out dog is human leaving the garment on for a longer
3. I like to dress my dog up so people period of time, again praising and
will make a fuss over her rewarding your pet. Make a fuss over them
There are, however, real reasons to in the process and they will come to
consider using dog apparel as well. Apart connect this to the clothing item.
from our own desire to dress our dogs in Sizing can be important. Getting the
human clothing, there are often practical correct fitting clothes for your dog is
reasons to do so. very easy. There are a few simple ideas
Dogs that have had medical treatments to help you get the correct size:
that result in the loss of fur will often 1. Take a string, a piece of yarn or your
need at least some protection from the belt and measure your pup, then compare
weather until their fur grows back. This it to a ruler for an accurate
also applies to dogs that have been measurement.
shaved for agility and show reasons. 2. Don't go by the Coat / Sweater / Tee/
People who live in colder winter climates etc. you use today they will be very
should keep in mind that even though different
their pets have fur, they may need 3. Use more than One person to get an
protection from the elements when they accurate measurement
spend most of their time indoors, because 4. Allow one size bigger for thick coats
they acclimate to their indoor As a general rule, measuring should be
surroundings. done along the dog's backbone from the
Short-haired dogs are almost bald on the Base of the Head to the Base of the Tail,
chest and belly, so be sure to select dog which is referred to as the "top line
clothing that covers the lower portions measurement". This is from the base of
of their bodies as well as the top. where the collar rests to where the tail
Most dogs don't like the rain, and if is attached.
your pet spends most of his time indoors, It is best to start this training as a
you probably don't enjoy the musty smell puppy, but older dogs can also easily be
or the water and mud. With some water trained with a little more patience.
proof, quality dog clothes, almost all Suitable dog clothes can make your pet
this can easily be avoided. happy and healthy resulting in less trips
Polar fleece is also a good protective to the vet and additional savings in
fabric; it insulates and keeps the dog money and time.
warm while keeping the skin dry. Booties Paul Easton is a self confessed dog lover
are good for dogs in snow, ice and rain. who sells Dog clothing online- The Non
Booties can also be used to protect a Glamour Clothes for real dogs- wet or
dog's pads from hot ground surfaces. dry, indoor or out.
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