Humans tend to love pets because they are friendly and very loyal. Many pet owners have lately taken to the social media to upload the photos of their pets dressed up in multiple outfits. Though some people prefer to dress their pets when they are indoors, note that you can wear them for travels and other outdoor activities. Just like humans, the outfit should be safe and respectful for your pet. The article herein discusses some of the ways through which you can dress up your pet.
The first factor you should put into consideration when dressing your pet is the size. You should be mindful not to dress your pet in a costume that will prevent them from playing around and moving freely. Remember that if the outfit is too loose, your pet is likely to remove it and rip it up. Buttons and zippers could pose a danger to the pet hence you should avoid using them on your dogs outfit. To ensure that your dog is safe, avoid using zippers.
Before you start dressing your pet, ensure that you introduce the clothing to adapt to the idea of playing dress-up slowly. To ensure that your dog adapts to the idea of an outfit, you should consider letting it smell the clothing to enable it to get used to the outfit a few days before you dress it. To ensure that your dog becomes compliant, you should reward them with treats. Moreover, you should dress it in clothing that is healthy to it considering that dogs are likely to get in a mess.
It is also important to note that by studying your dogs body language, you will be able to see if they are comfortable in the clothing. A pet that is not comfortable will either lower its head or flatten its ears; hence you should remove the outfit off and start the process afresh. If they continue resisting the clothing, you should respect their wish and remove the outfit.
Your decision to dress up your dog should also depend on factors such as fur, age and activity level. However, clothing is not fit for all doge; dont use an outfit if you stay in a warm climate and your dog has super thick fur. Remember that if you have an older dog that has never worn clothing before, then introducing an outfit to them can be an uphill task. Since a hyperactive dog may get into a mess easily, an outfit might not be a suitable idea. To avoid your dog from discomfort which might be caused by overheating, you should always keep an eye on it.