[bellasmomok]

I can understand the author's point.....to a point. Excellent points about Yorkies having no undercoat, and therefore needing extra clothing (sweaters, jackets, etc...) when it's very cold out have already been made. But, aside from the necessity of dressing up pooches in cold weather, I think you have to take it by situation. For example, I rarely dress Bella....rarely!! She's more comfortable around the house naked, and she stays warm enough inside (because I am cold natured!) so I don't dress her at home. More oftne than not, she's naked when we're out running around, however, I do VERY occasionally dress her up even when it's not cold. She LOVES the attention of others, and all dressing her does is make people fuss over her even more. NO ONE has ever laughed at her!! They just think she's precious....and she is! I know she doesn't care for clothing, so if I think she's too hot (just by feeling her body heat....she NEVER pants when clothed, because 1) I don't clothe her when it's hot and we're outside, and 2) I never let it get to that point for her) the clothes go!

So, moral is, I can sort of see the point of the article, but I think it made very broad, over-generalizations. They made a lot of specific points that just don't apply to a GOOD pet owner! Yes, dogs should have rules and boundaries (just as people should), and yes, you should take into consideration the comfort of your pooch. That's just common sense and being a good pet parent! I'm sure there are those who needed to be put in check by that article, but I highly doubt any of those people actually read it anyway!!!!