I’ve never been the type to dress my dog up in human clothing, although I know plenty of people who get their kicks that way. My own mother started dressing up our family terrier Bertrand shortly after my youngest sister left home for college. It seemed to be a therapeutic response to “empty nest syndrome.” In any event, there’s no harm in outfitting a canine in a full human wardrobe, especially if it brings the pet owner some joy.
For my part, I’ve always stuck with practical canine clothes. My Siberian husky, Sasha – whom I’ve talked about in previous posts – is already ideally suited for long, cold winters. Her layer of thick fur is evolved to handle Arctic temperatures, so Denver must feel like a cakewalk. Still, the rash of rain we’ve gotten lately has made our regular walks less pleasant. I went online and bought a few dog jackets that stand up to the weather and repel the rain.
Tags: dog rain coat, dog rain slicker