How do you know if that dog coat fits your dog?

August 8, 2021|Dog coats

If a dog coat fits, your dog will like wearing it when they need it.

You got your dog a coat

You got a dog coat for your dog. Maybe you shopped several places or sites, considered the needs of your dog and you, and made that purchase. Now that the coat is on your dog, how do you know if it fits ok?  

You've probably tried on something that you thought would look and feel great only to find out that it didn't feel good to you.  Maybe the proportions were wrong.  Or it was too long. Possibly the sizing was ok but it just didn't feel good. It happens to your dog too; they just can't tell you what's happening. 

A dog coat should fit. But how can you make sure it does?

It looks ok

When you put that coat on your dog, what do you see?  How is the length?  Does it seem to cover the right places?  Even though it looks like it fits, your dog might not feel the same way.  What else can you do to confirm that your new purchase fits your dog well?

A custom dog coat can address all the unique needs of your dog so that they can be comfortable.

Things to check to confirm that it actually fits

Putting the coat on your dog is the first thing to check. If it goes on well, that's a good start. 

-  One thing to watch for is whether your dog resists when you go to put it on. That's a sign that something isn't quite right.  Your dog won't want it on if it doesn't feel good. But what could the problem be?

-  If the neck is closed, does his head easily go through without too much slack?  If it's too tight, your dog isn't going to like it.  If the neck is too loose, your dog could possibly get feet tangled or it could interfere with the legs.  

-  Any place that opens and closes should have a good connection without being too tight.  The coat shouldn't be too loose either. Too tight or too loose can make it hard for your dog to move. 

-  Now, watch how your dog.  Are they stiff or do they stand naturally?  When you ask them to move, do they move freely or is something off?  Can they run and play with it on?  

Since your dog can't tell you, you have to do the detective work. But with a little thought, you can figure out quite a bit. If you want to help your dog be comfortable, it's worth the effort.  

Even hard-to-fit dogs can have coats that fit.

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