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 Some dogs are water lovin' fools... Labs, Goldens - those guys just
LIVE for days when it's, so to speak, "raining cats and dogs".
Not mine. No, I have shelties, and like most shelties they view rain
as the low-rent relative of the dreaded b*th. Since
outdoors is the only acceptable place to "do
one's business" they've developed a couple of "interesting" rainy
day coping strategies:
- Stand on the porch for a long time weighing your options. Then run
out, do what you have to do as close to the house as possible,
run straight back in, shake water all over (bonus points for
soaking the cruel human who sent you out in the first place).
Use the sofa for a towel.
- Stand out in the downpour with a bewildered look on your face
until you're totally drenched. THEN run in, shake water all over,
use the sofa for a towel. Repeat an hour later (because you were
too distracted to actually DO anything while you were outside).
Needless to say, neither of these are satisfactory from either a canine
or a housekeeping standpoint. ( Can you say "wet dog smell"?)
For
dogs who don't like to get wet and people who don't appreciate
soggy furniture, here are some things to help keep your dog (and
house) dry in wet weather:
The Dry Bones dog umbrella
 
This
is such a clever "why didn't I think
of that" idea - an umbrella turned upside down which attaches to your
dogs collar or harness in place of a leash! Perfect for small to
medium sized dogs, the umbrella is 29" in diameter and a great way
to keep your dog dry on walks. Find the Dry Bones Pet Umbrella
and other great pet products
at Improvements Catalog.
That old standby - the raincoat.
  Keep
your dog dry in style with this Nicole
Miller Raincoat ,
featuring a fun print on rain-shedding PVC. Available in small, medium
and large sizes, this coat has a drawstring hood, adjustable belly and tail straps
and an accessory pouch on the back. You can attach a leash to your dog's collar
through a buttonhole at the neckline. Heavy duty construction, a matching collar
and leash can be purchased seperately.
  Or for the budget minded, check out the Dickens' Closet Puddles Raincoat
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This functional, soft and supple poly-vinyl slicker also features a
tying hood, belly and tail straps, an elastic collar, an accessory
pouch and a small slit for your leash. In sizes x-small through x-large.
Both at Petco.com.
Save your furniture
 
Finally, protect your furniture from wet dogs with this waterproof,
nonslip pet blanket - 100% waterproof, the soft, easy-care polyester
fabric resists stains and the blanket can be machine washed and
dried.
Available in small
 (27" x 39") or large
(51" x
59") from The
Sharper Image.
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