- Intro.
- What is more important, comfort or fashion?
- Risks of ill-fitting clothes
- How to choose the right clothes?
- Conclusion.
Introduction
In the modern world, it is difficult to imagine ourselves separated from fashion. Today, not only people, but also our pets, especially dogs, are under this influence. Almost every owner tries to dress his decorative Friend in accordance with the trends of today, to be, let’s say, “on top” of modern trends. However, everyone will have a question, and how to dress their dog correctly? How to choose dog clothes with fashion and convenience in mind? Is it necessary to dress animals at all? About this and other things we will talk further in our article.
What is more important, convenience or fashion?
The modern world is on the threshold of new discoveries. Everything that surrounds us is aimed at attracting attention. Fashion does not stand still either. Every day the designers of the world work to show mankind more and more new pictures, just to attract as many customers as possible. And there are connoisseurs of their art not only among people, but also among animals.
Undoubtedly, we can not close our eyes to modern trends, but focusing only on them, you can harm the health of the dog. If you do not take into account the factors of convenience, the clothes will bring not benefit, but harm to the animal, for example: overheating or hypothermia, limitation of dog’s movements, and sometimes even stress. Therefore, we advise you to take a responsible approach to the choice of clothing, not only taking into account beauty, fashion and trends, but also taking into account the convenience and comfort of your Pet.
Risks of improperly selected dog clothing
As much as you love to “decorate” your four-legged Friends, you have to admit that there are risks associated with dressing dogs.
The first of these is the nature of the dog. If you look at dressing up dogs from a natural point of view, you should realize that animals are not adapted to wear clothes, so it can cause stress for some of them. Let’s say that for many animals, walking around in clothes is like being without them for humans. This suggests that clothes and accessories for animals should be chosen especially carefully, taking into account all the important points. Some dogs may feel psychologically uncomfortable about wearing an item that is unknown to them, which can cause anxiety or fear.
Restricting the dog’s movements. Clothing that is too tight can restrict your Ponytail’s movements. Especially when the dog clothing is winter clothing. This leads to physical discomfort and stress, as the dog is unable to fully exercise and be active. This is especially true for fidgety breeds of dogs. If Tail starts to panic during or after dressing, you should not force him to wear clothes, because this causes anxiety or even aggression.
Disturbance of thermoregulation. If the clothes are not properly selected, the animal risks overheating or freezing. Dogs cool themselves differently than humans. They produce almost no sweat, but exhale moisture through an open mouth, which evaporates from the tongue and mouth. Excessively warm clothing can impede this process, sometimes even resulting in the death of the animal. Conversely, freezing due to too light clothing causes a host of negative consequences: heart and respiratory problems, weakness, apathy, stress, frostbite or unconsciousness.
How to choose the right clothes?
If you want to avoid problems and find the right clothes for your Pet, we will give you some tips on what to look out for.
An important factor in choosing the right clothes is the breed of the dog. Some breeds are naturally prone to freezing. These are usually small dogs, especially if they have short hair, such as: chihuahua, Italian greyhound, Chinese Crested dog, French bulldog, Yorkshire terrier, dachshund and others. For these babies, you need to pick up warmer outfits. But if we talk about dogs that are naturally prone to overheating, then the approach in choosing clothes is reversed. These include large dogs with long hair, or dogs with short noses, because their cooling process is a bit more complicated than that of their brethren with longer noses: pug, Pekingese, boxer, husky, Newfoundland, mastiff, St. Bernard, etc.
Size. Properly sized clothing will ensure your Pet is comfortable. When selecting any accessories, make sure your pet’s body is not cramped anywhere and movement is not restricted. An unpleasant experience can cause your dog to fear or even panic about clothing.
Comfortability in clothing. Try to choose more stretchy and soft clothing for your dog. Avoid accessories made of thick denim, raincoat, in a word, clothes made of fabrics that do not stretch, because they limit the dog’s movements, which brings discomfort to the animal, it can not fully relax and spend time actively. These types of clothes are not categorically forbidden, as they may come in handy in rainy weather, but they are not recommended for constant and everyday use.
Be careful about the material from which the clothes are made, as some fabrics or synthetic elements can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. Natural wool, (such as wool) often has poor airflow and causes irritation, especially in sensitive dogs. Polyester, nylon, acrylic are synthetic materials that cause contact dermatitis. Cheap clothing may contain low-quality dyes that also negatively affect your dog’s skin.
According to the weather conditions, you should choose up-to-date clothing if your Ponytail needs it. If it is too hot, dress your dog in light clothing, or do without it at all, if it is cold outside use thicker and warmer fabrics, during precipitation it will be right to use a raincoat or raincoat clothes.
And of course do not forget about the wishes of the animal. There are dogs that, as already mentioned, psychologically do not perceive contact with any foreign elements of clothing or accessories. Usually a dog behaves this way when it is not used to wearing clothes, so it is worth taking into account that the animal should be accustomed to this practice from childhood. If the animal has already grown up, then instill the habit of wearing clothes as unobtrusively and gradually as possible, so that it will not be stressful for Tail.
A small tip: if you take clothes for dogs boo – it is better to measure immediately on the animal. Because not always it can fit even if it is exactly your size.
Conclusion
It is clear that every owner wants to dress their Ponytail considering both the current fashion trends and the comfort of the animal. For some this may seem impossible, but in the world of fashion, there are all kinds of options that can help Doggie stay modern without sacrificing his health and comfort. Remember that grooming your dog is not only about beauty, but also about health. When choosing clothes, take into account the advice of experts. If you find it difficult to make the right choice on your own, we offer to address to our salons V.O.G. DOG SALON. We will be happy to help you find exactly your option, taking into account all the needs of your Pet. You can also buy dog clothes in our salons. Including small dog clothes, large dog clothes, summer dog clothes, winter dog clothes.
