The monsoons are setting in and the time for purchasing raincoats for dogs has come. Raining or not, the dogs still need to be taken for a walk. They need to pee and poop regardless of the weather and seasons. A raincoat, made of good material, a comfy fit, and water-resistant is the need of the hour.
Guidelines for buying raincoats for dogs.
The raincoat should be able to easy to drape over the dog or get the dog to slip into. The constant tug of war between owner and pet to put on and take off the raincoat is not only inconvenient for both but it would damage the coat as well.
Hoods & Leash Holes in raincoats for dogs.
Most raincoats for dogs come with hoods or capes The design and size of the hood should be comfortable for the dog. The hood need not exactly fit over the head of the dog but should give reasonable shelter from the rain.
The collar area should have leash holes/slits. This will allow for the leash to be attached to the collar through the raincoat.
Measurements are critical in raincoats for dogs
Getting a dog raincoat that covers the belly of the dog or not is an option that needs to considered. Full cover raincoats for dogs are more difficult to put on the dog but the dog remains relatively clean & dry.
A raincoat that does not cover the belly is easy to drape on the dog but rainwater can get splashed upon the belly. The width of the raincoat with fixtures/belts should be comfortable for the dog.
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The length of the raincoat should cover the entire length of the dog starting from the collar to at least up to the beginning of the tail portion. The head portion is covered by the cape/hood.
The design of the dog raincoat should be such that the dog can pee or poop easily without the raincoat creating any messy obstructions.
Raincoat material should be such that it can be washed and dried easily and preferable dual layered. This dual layering not only keeps the dog dry but also warm.
Clips and Fixtures of the raincoat should either be of strong plastic or rust-free metal. Velcro fasteners are a good option that can be considered.
Zarir Karbhari dedicates his waking hours to the welfare of stray and abandoned animals on the streets of Pune. He is a Civil Engineer by education and ran a software development company for over 25 years till his life quite literally went to the dogs.
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