How to Dress a Dog

A dog is truly a man's (or woman's) best friend. There is nothing cuter than a pooch strutting down the street all decked out in the latest clothing trends. Get your dog, and yourself, extra attention when you dress fido to the nine's.

Things You'll Need

  • Weather appropriate dog clothing.
  • A sense of humor.
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Instructions

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      Be practical. Dress a dog in a coat when venturing outdoors in the winter. Know that an indoor dog will get chilled just like a person when there are extreme temperature changes.

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      Choose a matching outfit for you and your dog. Wear your outfit to the store when purchasing fido's so that you can make a good match.

    • 3

      Do not forget the holidays. Make your dog the hit of the party by dressing it in a festive new outfit for your dog during the holidays.

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      Choose lighter outfits for summer time. Do not overheat your poor dog by dressing it in a sweater during the middle of summer. A thin tank top will do the dog just fine.

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      Put your dog in a sweater all winter long. Help reduce some shedding and keep the doggy warm when you put it in a sweater.

    • 6

      Add a doggy hat for some fun. Take your dog to the pet shop when purchasing a dog hat so that you can get the size correct the first time.

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      Be sure to dress your dog appropriately when it is included in a wedding. Formal dog attire can be purchase online or at specialty dog apparel stores.