Practical reasons why your dog might need a coat

January 10, 2023|Dog coats, Dog health

Reasons why a dog might need a coat; little dogs can't keep themselves warm as well as bigger dogs. A dog coat can help them tolerate or even enjoy the winter weather!

Reason One

Little dogs can't fight off the cold as well as bigger dogs since their surface-to-mass ratio is larger.

Reasons why your dog might need a coat; smooth-coated dogs like this whippet aren't suited for winter climates. A dog coat can help them cope with harsh weather.

Reason Two

Dogs with smooth coats don't have as much insulation against the elements, warm or cold. 

Reasons why your dog might need a dog coat; active dogs can hurt themselves by just doing what they do. A coat can help keep those muscles and tendons warm so they are harder to injure.

Reason Three

Active dogs can injure cold muscles and tendons.

Reasons why your dog might need a dog coat; cold, freezing weather can make it hard for your dog to focus on you. A coat can help decrease distractions so the two of you can work together better.

Reason Four

It can be hard enough to get your dog to focus on you when you're working with them.  If they're warm, they are less likely to get distracted by discomfort.

Reasons why your dog might need a coat; dog pajamas made of cozy, warm fleece can help fend off the chill on those frigid winter days. Comfortable enough to wear outside to "do their business" or lounge on the couch.

Reason Five

It can be hard to stay warm even inside the house on frigid winter days.  Pajamas are perfect all day long, inside and out.

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