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11-30-2012, 12:27 PM | #1 |
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| Won't move in nis new coat Help I got Wallee a beautiful German made coat for the cold weather up here in Canada and when I put it on him, he just freezes and refuses to walk in it. I was wearing a buckskin coat on him and although he would sometimes quit walking, he at least walked. When I had him out for a while today with that coat on he still shivered so I bit the bullet and bought him an expensive warm coat. How do I get him used to wearing it as I keep telling him he has no choice in the cold days to come. |
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11-30-2012, 12:29 PM | #2 |
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| try enticing him to you with tasty treats...have him walk to you for them over and over and he'll eventually figure out he can actually walk in it
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11-30-2012, 02:02 PM | #4 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | That's usually a sign of the clothes not fitting well. If the material is too stiff and they don't feel like they can move right, they will just stand there. If you can't tempt him with a little piece of food, I'd take the coat back.
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11-30-2012, 04:29 PM | #5 | |
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I bought a coat for my schipperke and he Would not move. I figured he was just Really mad until I took a closer look and Realized he literally could not move... LOL | |
11-30-2012, 04:48 PM | #6 |
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| It must be something is making him uncomfortable. It may be too thick or cumbersome for him. Maybe too tight some where. If he is uncomfortable he is not going to want to walk in it. Are you sure the fit is right? |
11-30-2012, 04:54 PM | #7 |
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| My dog Winston won't walk in clothes either. He stands there with his legs in funny positions and acts frozen. After ignoring him for a while, he started to act normally. Some need to get used to clothing. Of course check the fit, and if it is ok, then reward him for putting it on and walking in it.
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11-30-2012, 05:00 PM | #8 | |
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11-30-2012, 09:02 PM | #9 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | Does he wear t-shirts or sweaters OK? If he doesn't usually wear them, I'd start having him wear a t-shirt inside while inside. Get him used to clothes other than just wearing a coat to go outside.
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12-01-2012, 01:54 AM | #10 |
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| Oh dear! I have a mental image of all these Littlies in their beautiful coats not moving an inch..... I'm afraid Harry won't wear A THING, and I've tried and tried. Not only will he not move, he'll suddenly rush up the stairs with whatever on, and then 30 seconds later he'll rush back down NAKED!!!!! He can get undressed quicker than I can!!! Hope you manage to sort it out, good luck! Sally + Harry x |
12-01-2012, 03:16 AM | #11 |
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| Remy won't move in her raincoat. Or if I put a hat on her. Dresses and t shirts are fine. So, like others have said, maybe start out with lighter clothing? My dd was visiting with her Zohie (a corkie...we think) and she would undress Remy She would bite and put on dresses or shirts until she pulled them over Remy's head. Funny
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12-01-2012, 06:39 AM | #12 |
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| It seems that Wallee just doesn't like any clothing. No matter what I put on him he just seems to want to stand there. I did get him used to the other coat, (the soft one) but even wearing that he sometimes stops and I have to pet him and reassure him that it is ok befor he starts moving again. I think I am going to try putting some clothing on every day till he gets used to it. Even the little elf suit I just had on him in the pic he won't move in. He just stands and whines. I tried his favourite treats and he just looks at me with pathetic eyes..lol..I think he just doesn't like the feel of clothing at all. The problem is, the winters here can get so very cold. I don't want him outside walking and shivering. |
12-01-2012, 08:05 AM | #13 | |
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12-01-2012, 11:26 AM | #14 |
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| My Murfee turns into a statue when I put clothing on him. He won't even turn his head.
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12-02-2012, 08:46 AM | #15 |
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| Morgan does the same thing but i still put on his sweater when it gets really cold here in Montana |
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