The Truth About Dogs Wearing Clothes

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Bark is the new black, and some dogs truly have a better wardrobe than most of us, present company included. Dog fashion is all the rage and this is no passing fad. Canines are copying their human counterparts, and what was once considered a fad has emerged as a trend and has now entered mainstream. Dogs wearing clothes is a very hot topic.

There are both functional and fashionable reasons for canines to do couture, and perhaps a bit of both in many cases. Fidose of Reality is all about alternative living for today’s modern dogs. Here’s the scoop on dog apparel, why it’s all the rage, and what dog moms and dads should know before purchasing custom or off-the-rack clothing for dogs.

Deciding

Not all dogs are into fashion. Not all dogs like wearing clothes. If this is the case and your dog is truly upset or stressed by it, don’t do it. However, many dogs just need a little coaxing and positive reinforcement. This means no yelling, getting frustrated, forcing a dog to wear clothes, or in any way getting upset. This means starting with a bandana and if the dog allows this and walks around with it for a minute or two, reward him and praise him like he just won a dog show.

Work up to longer periods of time but switch the item of apparel out. Try a doggie scarf. Again, if the dog accepts this, praise. If the dog is freaked out or otherwise uses the scarf as a chew toy, forego the effort.

When a dog first enters your life is probably one of the best times to get him used to wearing clothes. As a puppy, I put t-shirts on my dog, Dexter. He would walk around the house in them. Eventually when he was neutered, the Cover Me by Tui did the trick to keep him from licking at the surgical site. I felt pretty darned good about having a dog who associated clothes with a positive experience.