In spite of the fact that the dog by nature possesses more or less, depending on breed, dense and warm wool, during cold seasons and in bad weather the dog needs to be dressed in addition on walk. Waterproof overalls and boots will help to keep a dog in purity during spring and autumn slush, and the warm overalls will help a dog to support heat in winter frosts. Today the clothes for dogs bear in itself not only practical, but also esthetic sense – especially, when it comes to small and decorative breeds. Often owners dress up the pets just for appearance, for exhibitions and walks. The decorative clothes differ from practical, and in this article we will tell how it is correct to dress a dog.
Instruction
1. The clothes for a dog need to be selected different for every season. In clothes of each dog surely there have to be comfortable and waterproof overalls closing completely a back, a stomach and paws.
2. It is better to have available as the plain overalls protecting a dog from dirt, a rain and wind, and warmed for winter frosts. The warmed overalls are especially relevant for short-haired dogs who have no dense underfur.
3. Choosing overalls, pay attention to quality and durability of seams and also to its breed. The overalls have to be convenient, the dog has to move freely in it and also it should not interfere with departure of natural needs of a dog. Also material from which the overalls are sewed has to maintain frequent washing – you should wash overalls after each walk.
4. For warm season the majority of dogs does not need clothes, but owners often dress up decorative dogs in light overalls and suits for appearance.
5. To dress a dog during the demi-season period very important if you want to keep her health, to prevent colds, various inflammations and other diseases.
6. For absolutely little puppy who constantly grows, does not make sense to buy clothes in shop – it is expensive, and the puppy will grow from each new thing a month later after its purchase. For puppies make clothes independently – it is not so difficult.
7. Do not forget and about footwear for dogs – boots protect paws of dogs from reagents, snow and dirt and also from garbage and sharp objects which lie on the earth and can wound them. Footwear for a dog can be bought in shop, and it is possible to make independently.
8. It is necessary to accustom a dog to footwear and clothes from first months of life – so you will save yourself from the further problems caused by unwillingness of a dog to put on on walk. Begin to accustom a dog to footwear from thin and soft boots which will not constrain its movement. After a while the dog will get used to clothes and footwear, and will not notice her on herself.