What a great idea to do buttons! I had not thought of that before. Katie Scarlett doesn't seem to mind the velcro. She is so laid back and pretty much just sits there until I'm finished. I do worry about pulling her hair at times though. I also thought of those little metal snap things? Would that work on doggy dresses? Like this:
Snaps
They make the tiniest noise when they pop into place. Barely enough to even notice. Just a thought.