Raincoats for Dogs
Raincoats for Dogs.
Whether you own a Shiba Inu or any other dog for that matter, there is a high chance that they get used to their walks and being let outside to do their business. Some dogs never do their business at home ever again (unless of an emergency) once they've discovered the great outdoors. Sure, you can try to re-toilet-train them all over again. But for them, nothing beats doing their business on grass! So what happens when it rains? In countries like Singapore where the weather can be unpredictable (hello climate change), even if it doesn't pour, the rain can be annoying for your doggo. So instead of fretting, get a raincoat.
A raincoat can spare your dog the agony of holding it in, especially if their preference is to do their business outside. A raincoat can help them ignore the rain. We must admit this does take a bit of getting used to. With the hoodie component depending on the material, the pitter patter rain drops can make a sound that's amplified for them, making it ultra annoying. As with most things with your dog, you can make it a habit, and once you do, they will be fine.
Some advantages of raincoats for dogs:
Allows your dog to walk freely without getting annoyed by the rain.
Limit Moisture and Mud that your dog brings home.
Reduce the amount of time and hassle needed to dry your dog.
Prevent the risk of your dog catching a cold or developing hypothermia from walking in cold rain.
Things to look out for - material, you may have to experiment with your dog, especially if they dont like clothes on them, they may not like the raincoat again, not something they can't get used to Different materials may garner different results. The other key thing to look out for is whether you use a collar or a harness. Most of these raincoats work best with harnesses, depending on the gaps for your leash. So you have to take that into consideration as well. Make sure you get one that is appropriately sized. The whole idea is to give them mobility in the rain, a raincoat that is too tight or not the right fit for your dog may actually hinder their movements and becomes more of a problem. There are quite a few options online, here are just some for you to consider (or find more raincoats here).
And if you need to train your dog to get used to raincoats or to get a move on, try using Kuro Snacks to motivate them just that little bit more.
