Comfort for your pet. . .protection against the cold and wet
Your dog may not be adequately acclimatise to winter cold or summer heat. On the coldest of days, even indoors, you may find them seeking warmth, cuddled on top of a sofa or the or next to the oven. Exposed to the cold, it may take only a few minutes for them to become dangerously ill. Under the hot summer sun, with a fur coat, they can suffer heatstroke, while the scorching pavement can burn his paws. Rain-soaked, his coat can be a misery. Fortunately, because owners across America are waking up to the benefits of clothing, dogs no longer have to tough out the extremes of weather on their own. In fact, even on the nicest of days, clothing can keep your dog cleaner, safer, and more comfortable.

The Advantages of Clothing Your Dog Better

There is more to clothing than protection from weather extremes. Day in and day out, your dog can benefit from the protection of clothing, just as much as do you. Good clothing can help your dog better adapt to seasonal changes and enjoy more time outdoors, while costumes and sportswear can add fun to holidays and events. Also, good clothing will…

Warm your dog
Keep them dry
Protect his paws
Keep his coat clean
Reduce insect bites
Repel fleas & ticks
Cool them in hot weather
Protect them against sunburn
Keep them safer on the sidewalk and on the water
The Advantages of Better Dog Clothing
Outerwear

No pet enjoys being over-chilled, over-heated, or just plain filthy. Outerwear - jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters - work effectively to conserve your dog's body heat. If he runs in brush, it will help keep prevent mosquito and spider bites, and repel fleas and ticks. If treated with flea and tick powder or spray, these pests seldom come near. It will also help keep burrs and thistles out of his coat to simplify grooming.

Your dog does not sweat through his skin coat. Instead he pants and releases heat through his paws and ears. Light protective clothing, like cotton jersey, can help cool them by reflecting the hot rays of the sun, and also help prevent sunburn.

In cool, damp fall or spring weather, an added layer of protection can make all the difference. A lightweight sweatshirt, sweater, or coat is the perfect warm-up. An easy-care Classic Cable Sweater is a great choice.

When the temperature drops even further, your dog needs a heavier jacket. He'll stay warm and dry in this classy, 100% polyester, faux suede coat lined in sherpa fleece, or in a Anorak Fleece Coat made of soft 100% polyester with a durable nylon layer protecting the delicate underside from injuries. Click here to see all of our jackets.



When it's raining or sleeting, a classic Rain Slicker will save you from toweling off a soaked and shivering companion. It's lightweight, so it won't weigh your pet down, yet it can keep your pet dry, especially around his ears and head.

Boots

Remember the pain of walking across hot sand at the beach? You dog faces situations like this all the time on sizzling summer sidewalks. Winter is no kinder to his paws, especially if he must wade through snow or walk across ice. Boots provide excellent protection from these extremes, and can also be a good idea if you walk your dog regularly on hard, abrasive pavement, or off-road where he might encounter glass, thorns, or other hazards. Leather soled Muttluk Dog Boots take only moments to put on, and come in all-weather and lined, cold-weather styles to provide year around protection.

Sleepwear

Because you dog cannot easily keep a blanket over them throughout a chilly night, pajamas are a good solution. Sweet Dreams cotton/poly pajamas deliver comfort and breathability. Banded leg openings in front and back keep these PJs snugly in place.

Sportswear

If you run or walk after dark, you know to protect yourself with reflective gear. What about your dog? For optimum safety, dress them in a reflector orange collar. During the summer, dress them up in a Body Cooler Bandana. It looks sharp and uses unique crystals to help keep them cool. For added style, remember that many of our sporty sweatshirts, sweaters and jackets can be personalized.

Waterwear

Hiking near water? Boating? Swimming? If yes, safeguard your pet in a Pet Preserver.

Putting on the dog

Most dogs readily accept and appreciate clothing. For others, it may take a while. With experience, they usually come around. Offering treats will reinforce and speed cooperation. Also, to avoid problems, never mock your pet verbally when he is clothed. If you do, he won't understand the words, but he will understand your tone.