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lysiane_souris · 04-09-2009, 08:24 AM

So Baley is almost 13 weeks now

, I have tried a few times to put a shirt on her since it was cold outside and she was shaking and she just HATES it?? how can i make her be ok with wearing clothes?? i buy her super comfy ones? did anybody go through the same thing? any tricks out ther for me?? Thanks

lysiane_souris · 04-09-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lysiane_souris

so baley is almost 13 weeks now:d, i have tried a few times to put a shirt on her since it was cold outside and she was shaking and she just hates it?? How can i make her be ok with wearing clothes?? I buy her super comfy ones? Did anybody go through the same thing? Any tricks out ther for me?? Thanks

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mypreciouspups · 04-09-2009, 09:55 AM

some do not like clothing.. but if you buy tshirts that are not too big on her then she will not get them off..put it on a awhile at a time.. generally when you have her outside.. is my only suggestion..
anne

chachi · 04-09-2009, 09:58 AM

She just needs to get used to it. Both of mine were the same way when I first put clothes on them

mypreciouspups · 04-09-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

She just needs to get used to it. Both of mine were the same way when I first put clothes on them

you are so right.. I have two baby girls.. one has no problem, the smaller one who needs it more just sits there with clothing on.. but I keep trying her in case her new mommy wants to dress her...

anne

SweetViolet · 04-09-2009, 10:03 AM

I buy onesies for Puddin', then I modify them.

First, I sew a piece of ribbon into the back neck of the onesie. parallel to the neckband, making a casing. Then I thread some elastic into the casing and stitch ends, making the back neck of the garment elastic (this will ultimately be the throat when it is on the dog).

Then I tack the lapped shoulders down so they don't separate any more, stabilizing the shoulder.

Then I make a small ribbon loop and sew it to the front centre of the onesie (which will ultimately be the back of the neck when it is worn).

Finally, I cut two 8 or 10 inch pieces of ribbon, each of which I firmly stitch to a shoulder. The free ends of the ribbon are threaded though the loop.

I pull the garment over Puddin's head, put her front legs through the arms, then pull the ribbons and tie them in a bow at the back of her neck. This effectively snugs up the neck so she can't walk out of it.

Then I snap the two outside snaps, leaving the middle one open for a tail hole. By putting an adhesive-backed panty liner in the crotch of the onesie before closing the snaps, I get a pee-proof, escape-proof garment!

talk2kim67 · 04-09-2009, 10:10 AM

My Sachie turns "doggietonic" when you put clothes on her. Seriously..she freezes and won't move! You could cow tip her! She hates them!! It's almost as if she says to me, "Mommmy...are you kidding me? I'm a dog for God's sake..not a doll baby!" Needless to say..she won. So I gave away all the clothes that I spent sooo much money on. However, we compromised...the only day she adorns an outfit is on Halloween!

LilMissy · 04-09-2009, 10:11 AM

It's funny how they can all be so different. Missy loves to be dressed and she's been that way since Day 1.

lysiane_souris · 04-09-2009, 10:13 AM

great ideas...i love how you were descriptive...lol thanks i will modify some clothes this weekend and see what she thinks about it..lol

cslat1 · 04-09-2009, 10:20 AM

It does seem like these pups are all different when it comes to clothes.

Calleigh didn't like them at all at first either. I only dress her up when I take her out. She stayed with a good friend of mine while I was gone on vacation and they kept a T-shirt on her everyday. She didn't mind it at all. The other dog had one on also. Even now when I try to put something on her she starts to pull away but does let me do it. Once it's on, she's good to go. Good luck.

Bria · 04-09-2009, 12:23 PM

Bria doesn't care to much for clothes...
What i do is give her a treat as soon as i put it on her that way she forgets about it and its more into the treat..it works for us!

YorkieMumma · 04-09-2009, 12:56 PM

My Violet was the same way. She hated it at first. She would dive into the nearest bed, pillow, blanket, and stay there for (what seemed like) hours.

I just started dressing her everytime we went out (for walks, shopping, errands), then she started to associate dressing with going out to do fun things with mummy. Now she (sometimes reluctantly) accepts it, but as soon as she's out, she completely fine and loves to go out.

JoJos Mama · 04-09-2009, 02:39 PM

JoJo didn't like clothes at first either. I found it was easier to put tank tops on him because he would escape out of his sweater with sleeves. Of course since he is a boy he doesn't wear frills, just comfy, soft, sleeveless tanks. He wears his inside the house, therefore, it didn't take long for him to get used to them. Good luck.

Karrie · 04-09-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by talk2kim67

Seriously..she freezes and won't move! You could cow tip her! She hates them!! D

Too funny!!

I put coats on Bailey (cold and rain) - thats all. I don't recall too much fuss. She quickly associated coat wearing with going outside - so I'm sure thats why she accepted it? So maybe you can start with that? Going outside gets their mind off it??

Good luck!!

04-09-2009, 08:24 AM	#1
lysiane_souris YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shediac Cape, NB - Canada Posts: 486	Puppy Clothes ( how to make it stay on her?) So Baley is almost 13 weeks now, I have tried a few times to put a shirt on her since it was cold outside and she was shaking and she just HATES it?? how can i make her be ok with wearing clothes?? i buy her super comfy ones? did anybody go through the same thing? any tricks out ther for me?? Thanks __________________ Lysiane & Bailey, the 6lb Monster

04-09-2009, 09:58 AM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	She just needs to get used to it. Both of mine were the same way when I first put clothes on them __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

04-09-2009, 10:03 AM	#6
SweetViolet Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Immaterial Posts: 351	I buy onesies for Puddin', then I modify them. First, I sew a piece of ribbon into the back neck of the onesie. parallel to the neckband, making a casing. Then I thread some elastic into the casing and stitch ends, making the back neck of the garment elastic (this will ultimately be the throat when it is on the dog). Then I tack the lapped shoulders down so they don't separate any more, stabilizing the shoulder. Then I make a small ribbon loop and sew it to the front centre of the onesie (which will ultimately be the back of the neck when it is worn). Finally, I cut two 8 or 10 inch pieces of ribbon, each of which I firmly stitch to a shoulder. The free ends of the ribbon are threaded though the loop. I pull the garment over Puddin's head, put her front legs through the arms, then pull the ribbons and tie them in a bow at the back of her neck. This effectively snugs up the neck so she can't walk out of it. Then I snap the two outside snaps, leaving the middle one open for a tail hole. By putting an adhesive-backed panty liner in the crotch of the onesie before closing the snaps, I get a pee-proof, escape-proof garment! __________________ Sweet Violet Puddin's Mama

04-09-2009, 10:11 AM	#8
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	It's funny how they can all be so different. Missy loves to be dressed and she's been that way since Day 1. __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

04-09-2009, 10:13 AM	#9
lysiane_souris YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shediac Cape, NB - Canada Posts: 486	great ideas...i love how you were descriptive...lol thanks i will modify some clothes this weekend and see what she thinks about it..lol __________________ Lysiane & Bailey, the 6lb Monster

04-09-2009, 09:55 AM	#3
mypreciouspups Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 5,514	some do not like clothing.. but if you buy tshirts that are not too big on her then she will not get them off..put it on a awhile at a time.. generally when you have her outside.. is my only suggestion.. anne

04-09-2009, 10:10 AM	#7
talk2kim67 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Tonawanda, New York Posts: 6	My Sachie turns "doggietonic" when you put clothes on her. Seriously..she freezes and won't move! You could cow tip her! She hates them!! It's almost as if she says to me, "Mommmy...are you kidding me? I'm a dog for God's sake..not a doll baby!" Needless to say..she won. So I gave away all the clothes that I spent sooo much money on. However, we compromised...the only day she adorns an outfit is on Halloween!

04-09-2009, 10:20 AM	#10
cslat1 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Citrus Heights, California USA Posts: 1,315	It does seem like these pups are all different when it comes to clothes. Calleigh didn't like them at all at first either. I only dress her up when I take her out. She stayed with a good friend of mine while I was gone on vacation and they kept a T-shirt on her everyday. She didn't mind it at all. The other dog had one on also. Even now when I try to put something on her she starts to pull away but does let me do it. Once it's on, she's good to go. Good luck. __________________ Carol & Calleigh Proud member of YAP, THE PINK CLUB,The Spoiled Rotten Club,The Crazy Club Welcome Waggin'

04-09-2009, 12:23 PM	#11
Bria Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 229	Bria doesn't care to much for clothes... What i do is give her a treat as soon as i put it on her that way she forgets about it and its more into the treat..it works for us! __________________ Lola mommy to Bria

04-09-2009, 12:56 PM	#12
YorkieMumma Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Geneva, IL, USA Posts: 65	My Violet was the same way. She hated it at first. She would dive into the nearest bed, pillow, blanket, and stay there for (what seemed like) hours. I just started dressing her everytime we went out (for walks, shopping, errands), then she started to associate dressing with going out to do fun things with mummy. Now she (sometimes reluctantly) accepts it, but as soon as she's out, she completely fine and loves to go out. __________________ With love, Charisa, Violet , Camille , and Olive Oscar Newman - Luxury Pet Couture Visit my Oscar Newman Facebook page! Become a Fan!

04-09-2009, 02:39 PM	#13
JoJos Mama Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hueytown, AL Posts: 125	JoJo didn't like clothes at first either. I found it was easier to put tank tops on him because he would escape out of his sweater with sleeves. Of course since he is a boy he doesn't wear frills, just comfy, soft, sleeveless tanks. He wears his inside the house, therefore, it didn't take long for him to get used to them. Good luck.