Should dogs sleep with clothes on?

Dogs should not sleep with clothes on. Wearing clothing for too long, especially indoors, can cause skin irritation or cause dogs to overheat. You should also never leave your dog unattended while wearing clothing, so take off that doggie sweater or t-shirt before you go to bed!

How long should dogs wear clothes?

Dogs should wear clothes for no more than maybe a few hours at most. Unless they need protection from the elements for extended periods, it’s usually a good idea to give your dog a break from wearing apparel like sweaters, coats, tees, vests, and other clothing. Extended wear may be uncomfortable or even cause distress or overheating.

Do dogs like wearing clothes?

Some dogs do like wearing clothes, but every dog is different. Dogs with thicker coats may overheat in clothing, and others may simply find it unpleasant. Some dogs do enjoy wearing clothing, though, and it can be a nice way to warm your pup up in cooler temperatures. Acclimate your canine to wearing clothing gradually, and watch for any signs of distress or discomfort. Be sure not to leave your dog unattended while wearing clothing, especially if he is still getting used to wearing it.

How do I measure clothes for my dog?

Measure clothes for your dog by first measuring your dog’s neck girth, chest girth and topline/back measurement. Measure neck girth by positioning a tape measure around your dog’s neck right where he would wear a collar, remembering to leave it loose enough that you can fit two fingers under the tape. Do the same thing around the largest part of the chest, usually right behind the front legs, using the two finger rule as before. The topline measurement is the length from the base of the neck to where the tail begins. Always size up if your dog is in between sizes, and make sure any clothing is neither too tight nor too loose.

Are dogs calmer with clothes on?

Some dogs are calmer with clothes on because the gentle pressure provides a comforting feeling like a hug. However, other dogs may actually be less calm wearing clothes, so be sure to monitor your dog for signs of discomfort or distress. If you acclimate your dog to clothing gradually and choose the right size and type, clothing may be a good way to help an anxious dog feel more comfortable and secure.

Dog Clothes - Page 19 (Free Shipping)

Slide 1 of 6

Frisco Vampire Cape Dog & Cat Costume, Medium/Large slide 2 of 6

Frisco Vampire Cape Dog & Cat Costume, Medium/Large slide 3 of 6

Frisco Vampire Cape Dog & Cat Costume, Medium/Large slide 4 of 6

Frisco Vampire Cape Dog & Cat Costume, Medium/Large slide 5 of 6

Frisco Vampire Cape Dog & Cat Costume, Medium/Large slide 6 of 6

Slide 1 of 6

Frisco Vampire Cape Dog & Cat Costume, Medium/Large

By

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

211

$11.99 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Slide 1 of 3

The Worthy Dog Americana Dog Bow Tie, Red/White/Blue, Large slide 2 of 3

The Worthy Dog Americana Dog Bow Tie, Red/White/Blue, Large slide 3 of 3

Slide 1 of 3

The Worthy Dog Americana Dog Bow Tie, Red/White/Blue, Large

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

3

$9.99 Chewy Price

$10.50 List Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 16 and Feb 22

The Worthy Dog Christmas Winter Wonderland Dog Bow Tie, Large

$9.99 Chewy Price

$10.50 List Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 16 and Feb 22

Slide 1 of 3

The Worthy Dog Skeletons Tee Dog Shirt, Black, Medium slide 2 of 3

The Worthy Dog Skeletons Tee Dog Shirt, Black, Medium slide 3 of 3

The Worthy Dog Skeletons Tee Dog Shirt, Black, Medium

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

4

$26.00 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 16 and Feb 22

E&S PETS Australian Shepherd Slippers, Light Blue, one size

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1

$16.49 Chewy Price

$18.99 List Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 14 and Feb 22

The Worthy Dog Christmas Red Lurex Plaid Dog Neck Tie, Large

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

1

$10.51 Chewy Price

$11.99 List Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 16 and Feb 22

E&S PETS Black Dachshund Sock Daddy, Cream, one size

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1

$12.57 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 14 and Feb 22

Frisco Summer Cooling Pullover Dog Gaitor, Blue, Medium/Large

By

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

140

$9.99 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

The Worthy Dog Jaws Tee Dog Shirt, Light Blue/White, Small

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5

$27.00 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 16 and Feb 22

Dolly Pet Leafy Bloom Girl Dog Dress, Medium

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

3

$33.00 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 14 and Feb 22

CELEBRATIONS Sprinkles Dog Bandana, X-Large/XX-Large

$7.99 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

The Worthy Dog Bunnies Dog Bow Tie, Large

$10.00 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 16 and Feb 22

The Worthy Dog Bewitched Dog Bow Tie, Purple, Large

$10.50 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 16 and Feb 22

Rubie's Costume Company Graduation Hat Dog & Cat Costume, Medium/Large

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

55

$6.44 Chewy Price

$10.00 List Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

E&S PETS Jack Russell Life Is Better Socks, Blue, one size

$10.78 Chewy Price

$12.09 List Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 14 and Feb 21

Frisco Blue Ocean Waves 30 + UPF Dog & Cat Beach Cap, X-Small/Small

By

Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars

52

$15.99 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

E&S PETS Australian Shepherd Life Is Better Socks, Light Blue, one size

$12.85 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 14 and Feb 22

GF Pet Denim Jacket All Season Dog Coat, Light Wash, Large

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

7

$54.99 Chewy Price

$62.99 List Price

Free delivery on first-time orders
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 15 and Feb 22

E&S PETS Chihuahua Snugg Slippers, Small/Medium

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars

12

$24.99 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 14 and Feb 22

E&S PETS Weimaraner Sock Daddy, Cream, one size

$12.83 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 14 and Feb 22

The Worthy Dog Christmas Peppermints Flower Dog Collar Accessory, Small

$10.50 Chewy Price

$11.99 List Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 16 and Feb 22

Frisco American Cutie Dog & Cat Sundress, Stripes, Large

By

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

272

$14.99 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

E&S PETS Chocolate Labrador Sock Daddy, Brown, one size

$12.20 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 14 and Feb 22

The Worthy Dog Christmas Holiday Trees Flower Dog Collar Accessory, Pink, Large

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars

5

$10.50 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 16 and Feb 22

The Worthy Dog Sushi Dog Bow Tie, Green, Large

$14.44 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 16 and Feb 22

The Worthy Dog Christmas Winter Wonderland Dog Neck Tie, Small

$10.50 Chewy Price

$11.99 List Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 16 and Feb 22

The Worthy Dog Christmas Snowman Dog Bow Tie, Large

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

2

$10.50 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 16 and Feb 22

The Worthy Dog Christmas Rudy Dog Bow Tie, Large

$9.99 Chewy Price

$10.50 List Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 16 and Feb 22

E&S PETS Beagle Sock Daddy, Light Blue, one size

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1

$9.99 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 14 and Feb 22

The Worthy Dog Easter Eggs Flower Dog Collar Accessory, Large

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5

$11.99 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 16 and Feb 22

Frisco Cutest Pumpkin in the Patch Dog & Cat Bandana, Medium/Large

By

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

109

$8.99 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

Dolly Pet Cozy Paws Couture Dog Coat, Medium

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars

12

$58.00 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 14 and Feb 22

Loading options...

Hotel Doggy Dog Tank Top, Fiery Red, X-Small

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

19

$19.99 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

The Worthy Dog Bias Stars & Stripes Flower Dog & Cat Collar Accessory, Red/White/Blue, Large

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

3

$11.99 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 16 and Feb 22

Frisco UPF 30+ Colorblock Dog & Cat Playsuit, Green, Small

By

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

74

$15.99 Chewy Price

Free 1-3 day delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns

E&S PETS Australian Cattle Dog Full Body Socks, Grey, one size

$12.49 Chewy Price

Free delivery on first-time orders over $35
Free 365-day returns
Arrives between Feb 14 and Feb 22

Dog Clothes

Frisco Vampire Cape Dog & Cat Costume, Medium/Large

The Worthy Dog Americana Dog Bow Tie, Red/White/Blue, Large

The Worthy Dog Christmas Winter Wonderland Dog Bow Tie, Large

The Worthy Dog Skeletons Tee Dog Shirt, Black, Medium

E&S PETS Australian Shepherd Slippers, Light Blue, one size

The Worthy Dog Christmas Red Lurex Plaid Dog Neck Tie, Large

E&S PETS Black Dachshund Sock Daddy, Cream, one size

Frisco Summer Cooling Pullover Dog Gaitor, Blue, Medium/Large

The Worthy Dog Jaws Tee Dog Shirt, Light Blue/White, Small

Dolly Pet Leafy Bloom Girl Dog Dress, Medium

CELEBRATIONS Sprinkles Dog Bandana, X-Large/XX-Large

The Worthy Dog Bunnies Dog Bow Tie, Large

The Worthy Dog Bewitched Dog Bow Tie, Purple, Large

Rubie's Costume Company Graduation Hat Dog & Cat Costume, Medium/Large

E&S PETS Jack Russell Life Is Better Socks, Blue, one size

Frisco Blue Ocean Waves 30 + UPF Dog & Cat Beach Cap, X-Small/Small

E&S PETS Australian Shepherd Life Is Better Socks, Light Blue, one size

GF Pet Denim Jacket All Season Dog Coat, Light Wash, Large

E&S PETS Chihuahua Snugg Slippers, Small/Medium

E&S PETS Weimaraner Sock Daddy, Cream, one size

The Worthy Dog Christmas Peppermints Flower Dog Collar Accessory, Small

Frisco American Cutie Dog & Cat Sundress, Stripes, Large

E&S PETS Chocolate Labrador Sock Daddy, Brown, one size

The Worthy Dog Christmas Holiday Trees Flower Dog Collar Accessory, Pink, Large

The Worthy Dog Sushi Dog Bow Tie, Green, Large

The Worthy Dog Christmas Winter Wonderland Dog Neck Tie, Small

The Worthy Dog Christmas Snowman Dog Bow Tie, Large

The Worthy Dog Christmas Rudy Dog Bow Tie, Large

E&S PETS Beagle Sock Daddy, Light Blue, one size

The Worthy Dog Easter Eggs Flower Dog Collar Accessory, Large

Frisco Cutest Pumpkin in the Patch Dog & Cat Bandana, Medium/Large

Dolly Pet Cozy Paws Couture Dog Coat, Medium

Hotel Doggy Dog Tank Top, Fiery Red, X-Small

The Worthy Dog Bias Stars & Stripes Flower Dog & Cat Collar Accessory, Red/White/Blue, Large

Frisco UPF 30+ Colorblock Dog & Cat Playsuit, Green, Small

E&S PETS Australian Cattle Dog Full Body Socks, Grey, one size

Category

Dog Fashion Accessories

Dog Sweaters & Hoodies

Dog Shirts

Dog Coats & Jackets

Dog Outdoor Gear

Dog Costumes

Dog Dresses

Dog Pajamas

Dog Jerseys & Team Accessories

Dog Shoes & Boots

Water Gear

Dog Cooling Vests & Gear

Breed Size

Features

Collection

Color Family

Sport Team

Lifestage

Brand

Closure Type

Made In

Pattern

Material

Price

Customer Rating