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Taking your dressed-up dog out to trick-or-treat can be a lot of fun. Children love to dress up thematically with their dogs and only-pet families can join in the fun and meet the neighbors. Houses and apartments in dog-loving neighborhoods usually have a box of milk bones near the door for the canine trick-or-treaters. (What, you don’t? Shame!)
Just have make sure the canine costume doesn’t hang too low or it could trip your dog or get tangled in the leash. It’s hard to see what’s happening in the dark, and a hampered dog could get badly wound up in fabric and that retractable leash cord.
Helen Fazio and her dog Raja are world travelers. Click here to visit their blog, and click here to follow them on Twitter. |
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Most likely your dog will enjoy wearing clothes if they are cut comfortably, don’t make him hot, and if everybody tells him how great he looks. My dog Raja would wear a satin Zoro costume if he thought we wanted him to.
But mercy, mercy! You wouldn’t go out looking badly put together. Take a look at your dog’s shape and consider disposition and dress according to physique and character. That way, people on the street won’t mutter, “What did Mommy do to you!?” as they pass, but will exclaim, “Don’t you look adorable, you gorgeous thing!”
Helen Fazio and her dog Raja are world travelers. Click here to visit their blog, click here to follow them on Twitter. |
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Many dogs do therapy work do it in stylish clothing. Seriously.
While some therapy dog organizations provide a logo sash or vest, many do not. Owners who escort therapy dogs on their rounds to hospitals, nursing homes and school reading programs report that wearing a cute tee shirt, vest or doggie dress helps the canine therapist leap the gap toward people who may feel unconfident or distressed. Clothing makes the therapy dog seem more empathetic and approachable.
Helen Fazio and her dog Raja are world travelers. Click here to visit their blog, click here to follow them on Twitter. |
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Most of the sled dogs race in boots. But what about the urban dogs who walk in slush and mush, the trail dogs who walk on rocks and grit, the Shih Tzus with feet like brooms and the Min Pins with tiny delicate feet?
Yes, all dogs might need boots. Boots – functional and well-fitted – can protect the pads and save the paws. (Never use boots in heat as dogs need to sweat through their pads.)
Helen Fazio and her dog Raja are world travelers. Click here to visit their blog, click here to follow them on Twitter. |
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Dogs have fur don’t they? Yes, but not all fur is created for keeping warm in sustained winter cold. Huskies and Eskimo dogs have special fur that traps warm air. They frolic happily in the coldest weather. Other dogs that do not have this insulation – slim dogs, small dogs, puppies and older dogs can get cold in winter. A few stylish, well-fitting coats and sweaters make getting out and about more comfortable and sustain good winter health for many dogs.
Helen Fazio and her dog Raja are world travelers. Click here to visit their blog, click here to follow them on Twitter. |
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Girls can wear longer cut sweaters and tee shirts, but boys will not be comfortable unless their sweaters and tees are cut up on the tummy to mid chest. Many manufacturers pay attention to this distinction, but many do not. When you shop, you’ll have to consider gender, or Brandon will end up wet, cold and embarrassed after his walk while Brandy is styling pretty in her well cut clothes.
Helen Fazio and her dog Raja are world travelers. Click here to visit their blog, click here to follow them on Twitter. |
