1. Why don't dogs like to wear raincoats

Anyone who has bought a raincoat may have experienced it. When the dog put on the raincoat for the first time, he looked resentful. In fact, this is for a reason.

Dogs don't like to have something pressed down on their backs. To the dogs, being pressed back means being threatened and ruled (this is why male dogs ride on each other, but also to establish their status.

If the number of the raincoat is too small and it presses the dog's back and chest, it will think that something is trying to "dominate" itself, as if it is being ridden by another dog, and it will be extremely nervous.

The solution is to buy a raincoat of the right size to ensure that the raincoat does not tightly tighten the dog and make the dog feel restrained. Before buying, be sure to accurately measure the size of each key part of the dog according to the figure below, and then purchase it according to the size chart given by the raincoat manufacturer.

If the manufacturer does not provide a size chart, it is recommended not to buy it. Firstly, it means that the manufacturer is not professional enough. Secondly, the dog will be very uncomfortable if the clothes are not in the right size. As a result, you have to return and exchange the product.

2. Can dogs not wear raincoats?

Indeed, whether it is a dog or a cousin of a dog, a wolf, they are not born with a raincoat. But as a pet dog living in an urban family, a raincoat is indispensable.

1. Need to keep warm

For puppies, short-haired dogs (Weimaran, Greyhound), hairless dogs (crested dogs) and elderly dogs, low temperature and wet hair in rainy days can cause colds in dogs, let alone outdoors The water vapor in the deep mountains when hiking and climbing. Wearing a raincoat can keep you warm, and secondly, you can avoid getting soaked to absorb body heat and prevent your dog from catching a cold.

Drenched hair will not only make the dog feel cold, but what is worse is that if it is not dried in time, the moisture condensed in the hair will form a humid and sultry environment with the heat emitted by the body, and become a breeding ground for bacteria and parasites. Dogs are likely to get skin diseases because of this.

2. Keep your hair clean

Unless you have a separate dog room at home, you definitely don't want to sleep with a mud ball. When walking a dog on a rainy day, almost all of the dog’s four legs will be covered with mud, and the abdomen is also difficult to avoid due to the mud splashes from walking. If you are a long-haired dog and don’t wear a raincoat, you will basically have to pull it in. The bathroom took a shower.

3. the types and advantages and disadvantages of dog raincoats

At present, the more common dog raincoats on the market mainly include cloak style, one-piece four-legged style and split four-legged style. Each style has its own advantages and disadvantages.

1. Cloak style

The advantage of the cloak-style raincoat is that it is easy to put on and take off. The simplest is a pullover cloak, which can be put in. Some cloak-style raincoats will increase the strapping of the abdomen and increase the stability.

But the shortcomings of this dog poncho are also very obvious. It does not wrap the abdomen and four legs, and can only ensure that the back is not wet. When it is windy and rainy, the cloak will be lifted, causing damage to the chest.

The cloak-style raincoat is more suitable for short-haired dogs (you can wipe it when you come back anyway), and you can choose when you need to restrain the dog's body as little as possible when climbing mountains.

2. Siamese four-legged

The advantage is that it has the strongest wrapping, and only the necessary parts and four feet are exposed. If you use waterproof rain boots, you can basically take it off without rubbing your body after going out, which is a time-saving tool.

But the shortcomings are also obvious, because the length is not adjustable. If you are not careful, you will buy a large or a small one. The dog will either be bloated and slosh, or put on the front legs and not put on the hind legs. It may also have water when peeing. . When choosing, on the one hand, you must carefully measure your dog’s body, on the other hand, you must choose brands with as many sizes as possible.

The one-piece four-legged raincoat is suitable for all types of dog breeds, especially for large long-haired dogs, but if the dog is super long or super fat, it may be difficult to buy a suitable one.

3. Split four-legged

The split four-legged style can wrap the abdomen and four legs well. At the same time, the split design can better adapt to dogs of non-standard body shape. There will be no problem of putting on the front foot and not putting on the back foot, and it can be put on and taken off. Much more convenient than conjoined one.

The disadvantage is that there are not many well-known brands of split raincoats. In terms of fabric and breathability, the effect may not be as good as that of big-name raincoats using professional breathable fabrics.

The split four-legged style is suitable for dog breeds of various body types and hair types. For short-haired dog breeds, if you find trousers troublesome, you can only wear the front part, so that the chest and abdomen will not get muddy.

4. what aspects should be paid attention to besides style

1. Zipper, snap or Velcro

When buying raincoats, pay attention to which way to open and close. The buckle method and the zipper method are relatively strong, and the Velcro will easily lose its stickiness due to the card hair after using it for a long time. The only disadvantage of the way of snapping is that there may be a gap between the cloth surface and the cloth surface, which is not completely waterproof. The zipper method is the best waterproof, but you must choose a good workmanship on the side of the car so that it will not get caught in the dog's coat when it is pulled up.

2. The fabric is waterproof and durable

Many raincoats are made of single-layer PVC fabrics. Although they are waterproof, water can still penetrate in. As a result, a layer of water vapor inside the raincoat is more likely to cause skin diseases.

3. Air permeability

When choosing a raincoat, you must not just look good. For example, many transparent raincoats of the same style for people and dogs before, look very Japanese and fresh, but in fact, because they use harder plastics, the air permeability is very poor, and the dog’s body cannot be warmed in time. Excreted from the body, mixed with the moisture in the air and stuffed in the raincoat.

Many outdoor pet products brands' jackets and raincoats use the breathable fabric of the outer jackets of people on the inner layer, which can keep the outer layer waterproof while the hair is completely dry.

4. Seam treatment

Finally, pay attention to how the seams of the raincoat are handled. Ordinary flat stitches will have gaps between the cloth surface and the needle thread, and it is still difficult to avoid water vapor infiltration. Some big brand raincoats will use three-dimensional sealing to prevent rainwater and moisture from penetrating into the raincoat.