Does your dog hate dog clothes?
28 Nov 2008
I am embarrassed to put a sweater on my 6lb Chihuahua, but I read that they get cold and it is kind to put a little sweater on them on cold mornings. But the dog seems to hate it. What do your dogs do when you put clothes on them?
Ok, based on some of the answers, I am realizing that some of you are missing the question. I don’t WANT to put a sweater on the dog. I’d rather not. I just don’t want her to freeze to death, but I also don’t want to put something on her if it bug the crap out of her.
17 Responses
2008 Nov 29
My dogs get pissed when I put clothes on them. I quit doing it because they made mefeel bad.
2008 Dec 01
When I began putting clothes on my dog she would go dogatonic. But after a little while she got completely used to it and now she is fine! Good luck!
2008 Dec 01
Do you hate being walked around on a Leash ?
2008 Dec 04
The idea of dogs wearing clothes is ridiculous.
of course they hate it.
They are used to being able to scratch if they itch, and used to their skin breathing.
If they aver feel cold, then they will either curl up in a ball somewhere warm, or run to get hot.
Dogs have a natural sense of how to look after themselves, as long as we don’t do silly things like tying them up, or getting them vaccinated.
2008 Dec 06
My rat terrier loves his sweater and gets mad when I take it off him, he grabs it and runs off to pout. If you chihuahua is a puppy s/he will get used to it. but speak calmly to your baby while you are dressing him/her, and explain why you are doing it, the dog won’t understand most of your words, but a calming tone will keep it relaxed while you are dressing him. Remember it is for his/her own good as dog and cats can get pneumonia, and a small six pound dog can get sick and die very quickly.
2008 Dec 09
I also have a Chihuahua and she hate to put on clothes, so I do it as gently and as quickly as possible, my dog starts to shiver without any clothes on, and at night I cover her up with her own blanket. Best of luck to the both of you.
2008 Dec 12
Yes and it makes me mad b/c I feel sorry for my min pin when it is cold outside.
2008 Dec 13
Never tried it, and coming up on first winter w/pup… please check my ?!! yours brought it to mind!!
2008 Dec 16
my dog doesnt hate it but would rather not have it on. but during the winter she loves it cause it keeps her warm.
2008 Dec 17
Dogs hate dog clothes and Jay Lenno hates the people that put them on their dogs.
2008 Dec 18
I can understand putting a sweater on a small dog with short hair in the winter when it’s really cold, but the idea of dressing them up in dresses, skirts or , and jackets is absurd.
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2008 Dec 21
Yes, my dog hates the hell out of clothes. But my neighbor’s dog just loves soft, sweaters and accessories. He even has some of those knit hats with little balls dangling off ‘em. The difference? My dog is straight and the neighbor’s dog is gay (not that there’s anything wrong with that) It’s a well-known fact that you’ll rarely find a gay Chihuahua. They’re too macho. They think they’re Dobermans, and you’ll never, ever find a gay Dobie. So you need to go for a gay breed. I don’t know what those are, since I’m real straight myself, so you’ll just have to ask around. Maybe just go to the animal shelter and ask then for a non-straight stray. They’re experts and I’m sure they’d be more than happy to help.
2008 Dec 23
I love getting clothes for my dashhound cause their is some cute stuff out there but she hates them and takes them off as soon as she can!!!
2008 Dec 24
I have a pug/boston mix who loves getting dressed up in sweaters, jackets, funny hats etc. I think it’s the pug in him, they love being entertainers and clowns just for the sake of the reaction they get (aaahhhh so cute!!!). But on the whole, I don’t like putting him in sweaters and galivanting about in the outdoors, unless it’s fridgedly cold out.
2008 Dec 25
Best thing to do is find a nice snug sweater for them make sure you adjust pee regions as to the sex of the “chi” again make sure its SNUG not to tight or to loose and slowly introduce them to it like 20 mins a day starting with holding them cuddle like so thier extra warm before they know it POW thier used to it! hope this help a lil I have 2 whua whuas!
2008 Dec 27
I have a boxer and shes huge but she gets cold.. she actually loves her coat she gets all excited when i put it on her and when we walk she prances like shes on top of the world!
Dont be embarassed you have a lil dog now if your goin all paris hilton then i would worry but something to stop them from being cold is nothing to be ashamed of its the love of your pup!
2008 Dec 30
My dogs have always ate or tore up the clothes I put on them. Not sure if they hated them or not, but that was my guess. I think all dogs get cold, but I think they make it ok with the fur they have. I guess if your baby acts cold, cuddle ‘em up in a blanket or something.