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jeane · 09-19-2011, 04:29 AM

Morgan is going to be 5 months old in 5 days and since we live in montana we bought him a coat since he doesn't even like the wet grass. we put it on him and he rolls over and over and runs around like he is trying to get away from it. it is kinda funny. My husband wants to buy him boots for his feet/ i can only imagine what he would do with that

Kaos · 09-19-2011, 05:30 AM

Well Kaos wore clothes since he was a baby, so he didn't know anything else. Then he didn't wear any for a few monthes and then every time I put clothes on him he stood still and refused to move. I just put them on and walked away, and when he can't see me he will ALWAYS follow.

Now the last two days he doesn't mind them at all again. I would give him some time to adjust. I want to get him to wear boots too for the winter here in NY. I can't imagine how that would go though.

Teresa Ford · 09-19-2011, 06:26 AM

Dress and distract. Squeak a toy, give a treat, go for a brisk walk, play fetch. Some doggies will start to resist when they see the coat. Praise and treat when they have the coat on. Tell them they are beautiful, good boy etc. They will understand you are happy. I think boots are harder to get them to accept, but it is almost a requirement if you live in a snowy place. I would get the boots early so they have time to adjust.

Lovetodream88 · 09-19-2011, 06:30 AM

I dressed Callie sense I got her and she has always loves prancing around in clothes even put her her head and arms through the holes and I did not teach her that lol and when my mom got Sammy he did great with clothing to. I would set it on the floor and let him sniff and check it out, then put one of his favorite treats on it and if he takes it with no problem put it on him and give him a treat.

MikaTallulah · 09-19-2011, 06:38 AM

All of mine will wear coats but Lucy the brat will take hers off sometimes.

SWHouston · 09-19-2011, 08:26 PM

I have several pieces of apparel for both of mine, and neither mind wearing them, but...

I have to watch MY Male Sneakers like a hawk, when My Female Becca has something on. He likes to pull her clothes off

I think he's part Ferengi !

alaskayorkie · 09-19-2011, 10:34 PM

You might experiment with different kinds of coats. Eddie still freaks out when anything touches his, uh, weiner. He tolerates and appreciates lighter coats and simpler designs that allow freedom of movement. His current favorite is a wool coat that fits like a horse blanket, with the strap safely avoiding his sensitive area. Fleece is also a wonderful fabric because it stays warm when wet. In below zero cold, I'll add a layer of nylon on top to break the wind.

I went through a stage where I thought they needed heavier coats with legs and arms, but they struggled to walk. I found lighter coats worked just as well if I kept them moving on walks.

Donnainohio63 · 09-20-2011, 07:14 AM

When I go to the clothes closet my little girl Sadie comes running and all three of the boys run and hide. Sadie loves to dress up and hear how pretty she is and the boys hate to wear clothes but they do. We live by the lake and it get cold here so they have to wear sweaters and coats and boots when it snows. When they first put the boots on it was funny to watch them walk but now they are use to it.

KazzyK810 · 09-20-2011, 07:35 AM

This last week, after getting down into the 40's at night, it's been cold in the morning, so I've put a sweater on ZoE every morning...its become a routine.

Yesterday, after eating breakfast & going potty, she brought a sweater to me to put on her before I even thought about getting one out myself! (Even though it didn't match the colour of her hair bow, I told her she was a good girl and gave her a treat

)

Today, she went to do the same, but she grabbed one that I wasn't finished with and it still had knitting needles attached!!! You should have seen her as she proudly dragged it across the living room floor and jumped up on the chaise waiting for me to put it on her & get a treat...lol

So maybe let her get cold and then she'll appreciate her sweaters

margaritaville · 09-20-2011, 02:10 PM

Mike said weiner!

alaskayorkie · 09-20-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by margaritaville

Mike said weiner!

Oh shush!

We're all adults here! Well, I THOUGHT we were!

I also said break wind!

margaritaville · 09-20-2011, 02:49 PM

SWHouston · 09-20-2011, 07:47 PM

Well, you know how some people are, when they're away from home.

He never says anything like that on the TeaPot Thread

My lil friend · 09-20-2011, 08:05 PM

Mina loves her dresses and hairbows,she wears nighties every nite as well. Amigo the chi will let us put a hoodie on him,but when he gets hot he will walk the entire length of the couch until he manages to walk out of the hoodie.

angieNchloe · 09-20-2011, 10:04 PM

chloe did that at first when i put clothes on her. now i put something on her everyday, even if it's for a few hours so she will continue to be used to it. If you want your dog to get used to boots, just put them on the doggie for a few mins a day until it gets used to them!

09-19-2011, 04:29 AM	#1
jeane Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: montana Posts: 2,945	how to get your yorkie used to wearing a coat Morgan is going to be 5 months old in 5 days and since we live in montana we bought him a coat since he doesn't even like the wet grass. we put it on him and he rolls over and over and runs around like he is trying to get away from it. it is kinda funny. My husband wants to buy him boots for his feet/ i can only imagine what he would do with that

09-19-2011, 05:30 AM	#2
Kaos YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NY Posts: 645	Well Kaos wore clothes since he was a baby, so he didn't know anything else. Then he didn't wear any for a few monthes and then every time I put clothes on him he stood still and refused to move. I just put them on and walked away, and when he can't see me he will ALWAYS follow. Now the last two days he doesn't mind them at all again. I would give him some time to adjust. I want to get him to wear boots too for the winter here in NY. I can't imagine how that would go though. __________________ Amanda Mommy to Kaos

09-19-2011, 06:26 AM	#3
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Dress and distract. Squeak a toy, give a treat, go for a brisk walk, play fetch. Some doggies will start to resist when they see the coat. Praise and treat when they have the coat on. Tell them they are beautiful, good boy etc. They will understand you are happy. I think boots are harder to get them to accept, but it is almost a requirement if you live in a snowy place. I would get the boots early so they have time to adjust. __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal.

09-19-2011, 06:30 AM	#4
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,248	I dressed Callie sense I got her and she has always loves prancing around in clothes even put her her head and arms through the holes and I did not teach her that lol and when my mom got Sammy he did great with clothing to. I would set it on the floor and let him sniff and check it out, then put one of his favorite treats on it and if he takes it with no problem put it on him and give him a treat. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

09-19-2011, 06:38 AM	#5
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	All of mine will wear coats but Lucy the brat will take hers off sometimes. __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

09-19-2011, 08:26 PM	#6
SWHouston YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 1,537 Blog Entries: 1	I have several pieces of apparel for both of mine, and neither mind wearing them, but... I have to watch MY Male Sneakers like a hawk, when My Female Becca has something on. He likes to pull her clothes off I think he's part Ferengi ! __________________ Dogs know that you love them, weather you own them or not Mbrs of YT Teapot Club: SNEAKERS since Apr 2011, Ichabod SOON ! RIP my darling Becca.

09-19-2011, 10:34 PM	#7
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	You might experiment with different kinds of coats. Eddie still freaks out when anything touches his, uh, weiner. He tolerates and appreciates lighter coats and simpler designs that allow freedom of movement. His current favorite is a wool coat that fits like a horse blanket, with the strap safely avoiding his sensitive area. Fleece is also a wonderful fabric because it stays warm when wet. In below zero cold, I'll add a layer of nylon on top to break the wind. I went through a stage where I thought they needed heavier coats with legs and arms, but they struggled to walk. I found lighter coats worked just as well if I kept them moving on walks. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

09-20-2011, 07:14 AM	#8
Donnainohio63 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lorain Ohio Posts: 1,882	When I go to the clothes closet my little girl Sadie comes running and all three of the boys run and hide. Sadie loves to dress up and hear how pretty she is and the boys hate to wear clothes but they do. We live by the lake and it get cold here so they have to wear sweaters and coats and boots when it snows. When they first put the boots on it was funny to watch them walk but now they are use to it. __________________ http://thelittleyorkierescue.weebly.com/

09-20-2011, 07:35 AM	#9
KazzyK810 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK Posts: 4,119	This last week, after getting down into the 40's at night, it's been cold in the morning, so I've put a sweater on ZoE every morning...its become a routine. Yesterday, after eating breakfast & going potty, she brought a sweater to me to put on her before I even thought about getting one out myself! (Even though it didn't match the colour of her hair bow, I told her she was a good girl and gave her a treat ) Today, she went to do the same, but she grabbed one that I wasn't finished with and it still had knitting needles attached!!! You should have seen her as she proudly dragged it across the living room floor and jumped up on the chaise waiting for me to put it on her & get a treat...lol So maybe let her get cold and then she'll appreciate her sweaters __________________ Karan & ZoE (Chelsea )

09-20-2011, 02:10 PM	#10
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	Mike said weiner! __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb

09-20-2011, 02:49 PM	#12
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	__________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb

09-20-2011, 07:47 PM	#13
SWHouston YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 1,537 Blog Entries: 1	Well, you know how some people are, when they're away from home. He never says anything like that on the TeaPot Thread __________________ Dogs know that you love them, weather you own them or not Mbrs of YT Teapot Club: SNEAKERS since Apr 2011, Ichabod SOON ! RIP my darling Becca.

09-20-2011, 08:05 PM	#14
My lil friend Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA Posts: 3,269	Mina loves her dresses and hairbows,she wears nighties every nite as well. Amigo the chi will let us put a hoodie on him,but when he gets hot he will walk the entire length of the couch until he manages to walk out of the hoodie.

09-20-2011, 10:04 PM	#15
angieNchloe Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East Tn Posts: 402	chloe did that at first when i put clothes on her. now i put something on her everyday, even if it's for a few hours so she will continue to be used to it. If you want your dog to get used to boots, just put them on the doggie for a few mins a day until it gets used to them!