| As dog clothes have become a new fashion | | | | and try to get some of the "new" smell off of it. |
| statement in our society today, you may be | | | | 2. Lay it on your dogs back while he eats his food. |
| wondering how to get your dog to actually wear dog | | | | This may take some time and effort, but dogs |
| clothing. Dog clothes are a fun idea and buying | | | | associate good things with food time. Our Basset |
| clothes for your dog is the easy part. Getting your | | | | hound loves food and would do anything for his |
| dog to actually wear the clothes you bought is the | | | | dinner, so having him associate the coat with his food |
| hard part in some cases. | | | | time makes it easier for him to accept the coat later. |
| We have a Basset hound and he really needs a | | | | He may think that food is coming if you put the coat |
| raincoat. I mean he hates the rain and won't go for | | | | on him. This may be the best way to get your dog |
| his walk if it is raining. I know if he would wear a coat | | | | wearing a coat. |
| on those rainy days, he would be much happier. In | | | | 3. Make sure the coat you buy is of a simple design. |
| this case, the dog clothes are not for a fashion | | | | Dogs don't like complicated clothes that have multiple |
| statement, but for our dog to be happier in the rain. | | | | parts and such. At least the first coat needs to be |
| So here are 5 things you can do to help your dog | | | | simple. I think Velcro fasteners are probably the |
| accept the idea of wearing a coat. | | | | easiest to deal with and will improve your chances of |
| 1. Allow time for the dog to get used to the coat. By | | | | success. There should really be only a couple of |
| this, I mean put the coat in the dogs' bed, or lay it | | | | places you need to fasten. This is what I mean by |
| close by for a few days and let your dog get | | | | simple. |
| comfortable with the smell of the coat. Many new | | | | These are 3 things that can help you get your dog |
| garments, and especially plastics will have a smell that | | | | to wear a coat. Once he accepts a coat, it will be |
| may bother the dogs nose. Given a few days to get | | | | easier for you to put whatever dog clothes you |
| acquainted with the coat, you may find that the dog | | | | want on him. Have fun. |
| will accept it easier. You can also wash the coat first | | | | |