Ted and Millie have rain coats, ok they are gundogs but they are both elderly and have arthritis so its just to keep them as dry as possible, by the way neither of them mind wearing them

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Ah but they simply associate the drawer opening and the clothes as synonymous with going out. It's a bit like Pavlovs' bell theory. The bell was sounded, the dogs salivated as they associated the bell with imminent food.

Nothing wrong with practical clothes to keep them warm and dry if the weather or their age dictates it. But to dress dogs up because you think they like it or just for fashion or cuteness is a step too far IMHO.

If your dog has plenty of fur it shouldn't be necessary anyway. I could imagine it being uncomfortable for them.

People have been putting clothes on thier dogs for centuries. It isnt cruel as long as you are sensble regarding what you put on the litle guy (or gal). I know my two seem to like it. I wouldnt put clothing on the big guys because they would look daft. You have to remember at a lot of the smaller breeds were actually bred to look cute, why does it hurt to make them look cuter? I definately recommend using coats for the little dogs in winter. They dont have the same insulation properties in thier fur as the big guys and the smaller body mass means they freeze quicker.

Linda

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This is my thinking... A dog has fur, it's purpose built. It shouldn't need a coat. Sticking clothes on a dog who doesn't need it just overheats them.

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Protection from foul weather, warmth for old dogs, occasional dressy up for a bit of fun - I`ve no problem with any of that - but...
Hoodies for bull breeds?
tutus and feather / diamante trim for toy breeds?
Get a dolly, guys.

I have just bought Harvey 2 hoodies, but only because he has never known temps cooler than 17 degrees. He will only wear them until he has got used to British weather.

When I was shopping for them online it was disgusting what you could buy.

The other thing I hate is those dog push chairs. They have 4 legs for a reason

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Luna in a hoody...
I understand having a pushchair if the dog is elderly, recovering from an illness or if it's a young pup that is getting used to the outside but hasn't had its jabs yet. Other than that I don't get it.

Oh I think I read somewhere that some people use pushchairs for getting around at dog shows? Can't remember though.

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I think Luna would look great in a hoodie When I was ordering Harvey's they had an online chat help, and I couldn't work out what size harvey would need. He is long and skinny, and their sizes were in Back length, so I though the extra large would be to big. He said "that it would fit fine, most people don't dress their great Danes in hoodies madam" how

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i have a rain coat for max, marley and tilly-mai coz they get so wet and shiver for hours after but they are just plain practical coats.

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