You love your pup's new outfits, but are they okay to wear outside?Yes and No. It depends on what your dog is wearing. Great Outdoor Dog Outfits You need to match the weather outside with Spot's new clothes. If it is a hot summer day, dress him up in something in a very light fabric that will keep the sunshine off of him but still cool enough to breathe well. In modern style , winter months you can dress him up warming with a thick dog coat and maybe some boots to keep the salt and snow from sticking to his paws.

Dog Clothes Best Left for Inside Wear Any clothing that has hanging items or things that can get caught on yard items should be kept for inside use. Loose buckles and things that dangle from the dog can get snagged on a limb or other item in the yard and the dog will be stuck until you come rescue her. If you have any of these items, it is best to save them for indoor clothes. Use dog pullovers and one piece items with only snaps for unsupervised outside wear. Practical Indoor Outfits Inside the house, where you are home with your pup, just about anything goes. You can dress her up in a frilly, lacy dog dress, cute dog pants with suspenders, T shirts and other outfits.

Even a pretty necklace would be in order for the perfectly coordinated ensemble. Practical Outdoor Outfits Raincoats are very practical for outside wear. Slip them on your pet before it goes outside to do its business. Winter coats help keep a dog warm that isn't the type of breed that is for the cold, snowy weather. Dog shoes and boots are very helpful in the snow where there is a lot of salt.

Salt can get between their toes and burn. Shoes keep the salt out of their foot. Fun for Indoors A Jersey made especially for dogs are fun for football day. An Adidog Shirt is a jersey type of mesh fabric. It works well for summer outdoor wear because it is so light and breathable. A Dog Jersey is also fun for inside when your best buddy is helping you cheer on your favorite football team.

More formal attire like a Bow Tie Dog Shirt is best left for parties and other more formal gatherings then take it off after a while. It is such a nice outfit that you wouldn't want it to get all dirty if he got into something outside that was smelly or filthy. Fun for Outside A One Piece Designer Dog Jogging Suit is the cool way to take your best girl jogging with you in the early morning. It is a pullover style with no snaps or buckles. You're in a hurry to get going and a one piece outfit for your dog gets you out the door fast. Slip it on and go.

Your jogging buddy will be the best dressed dog out there in the wee hours, sporting rhinestones but still looking serious about the run. Simple dog dresses are fun for outside too. Responsible Dog Ownership Whether you choose the frilly, complex clothing designs or the simple pullover dog hoodies, try to match the environment with the dog clothes. You don't want to overdress your dog in the heat. You want to give him some extra warmth in the cold weather. All in all, keep the clothes fun for both you and your pet.