I have to fight with both dogs to get them outside in the rain. I figure If I have to go out with them at least they can come without too much of a fight LOL. They have rain coats but I think that makes it worse with the sound of the rain on it. At least Baxter is so light that he isn't too much of a problem, I just carry him, but Zeke at 20 lbs is a different story. He will hold it for a day if he thinks he can avoid the rain. But yet they both LOVE the snow.