TechNiche International Evaporative Cooling Dog Coat

I have a petite black lab and I live in the South. I bought this coat in large to help her keep cool this summer. Effectiveness: It works amazing in the shade. It cooled for around 3-4 hours in 85 degree humid weather. It is just ok if your dog is running in direct sunlight. I don’t know if I had higher hopes or what. She was more comfortable than without it but the water evaporated in little over an hour. Fit. My dog is close to ideal weight (60lbs), but she is petite. The fit of the jacket is very strange. The chest is several inches too large for the length. It hangs off her chest. The belly band is very adjustable. It could fit much slimmer built dogs and those who are more round I have a petite black lab and I live in the South. I bought this coat in large to help her keep cool this summer. Effectiveness: It works amazing in the shade. It cooled for around 3-4 hours in 85 degree humid weather. It is just ok if your dog is running in direct sunlight. I don’t know if I had higher hopes or what. She was more comfortable than without it but the water evaporated in little over an hour. Fit. My dog is close to ideal weight (60lbs), but she is petite. The fit of the jacket is very strange. The chest is several inches too large for the length. It hangs off her chest. The belly band is very adjustable. It could fit much slimmer built dogs and those who are more round. The length couldn’t be more spot on! Pros Great for hiking or chilling out side. Not so much kayaking or playing ball aggressively. Lightweight The dog’s fur isn’t soaked when you take it off. Cons The chest fit is awful. Kinda difficult to get the excess water out after soaking it. Would I recommend? Yes if you live somewhere very hot. But if your dog is going to be very active while wearing it, maybe look elsewhere. … more

I have been very pleased with this product. My Bichon is 13 years old and he has many skin warts which irritate him. When he scratches them they bleed and I'm constantly tending to them. His whole body seems kind of warm. I decided he needed to be cooled down. This jacket stops his scratching and is very comfortable for him. It stays cool a long time. He just wears it indoors for now. He is fine while we are walking so I don't encumber him with it outdoors although he actually seems to like it. I ordered him a SMALL size and it is plenty roomy. It has been a total success. I received it in a timely manner too.

My shih tzu hates the heat, and I use 85* as his threshold as to when to have him wear his vest. Without it, he would have his tongue out, panting, and laying down at every tree. With it on, no hanging tongue, panting, and he now just runs through the park. Makes a huge difference! Only complaint, searching does not bring the product up, fortunately, I sent the link a couple months before to a friend, and used that link to find the product.

It twisted in 2 minutes and he was tripping over it. I will return and look for better cool coat.

My whippet gets overheated very easily in our 90+ degree temperatures here in Florida. After reading the reviews for this vest I was a little skeptical about what I would get. I did follow some of the reviews and order a size down than I normally would. Overall the jacket fits quite well. My only complaint would be that it doesn't come down far enough on her back, but it covers most of her core, which is the most important for keeping them cool. So far we have gone on a short walk with the vest and it does seem to help and there was a noticeable difference in body temperature when placing my hand under the vest. Overall, for a fraction of the cost of many other cooling vests out there, this is My whippet gets overheated very easily in our 90+ degree temperatures here in Florida. After reading the reviews for this vest I was a little skeptical about what I would get. I did follow some of the reviews and order a size down than I normally would. Overall the jacket fits quite well. My only complaint would be that it doesn't come down far enough on her back, but it covers most of her core, which is the most important for keeping them cool. So far we have gone on a short walk with the vest and it does seem to help and there was a noticeable difference in body temperature when placing my hand under the vest. Overall, for a fraction of the cost of many other cooling vests out there, this is a great buy. … more

Using the measurement guide it's on the big side. Seems it could work in winter too for a bit of warmth.

haven't tried yet, not hot enough. once it gets hot enough i will write a review. fits well looks cute on and he likes it.

We used this on 4th of July. It was 90 degrees out. I bought the XL for my 75lb shepherd mix. The jacket fits fine but the strap is really long but at least stays in place. I think I could have gotten one size down. We dunked it in the lake to get it wet. I could not feel it cooling but my dog was not panting. She usually does with her tongue touching the ground if she's hot. It must have been working. I do not think it was too heavy at all. Just wring it out good.

I measured the product as instructed but the coats I ordered are way too large. I had a XXL for one and and XL for the other. The XL is really too big for the Lab Shepherd mix but it is better than the XXL the measurements said I needed. That being said, when the coats are wet - they are much too heavy for the dogs. These are older dogs who really mind the heat. I put them through 2 spin cycles in my washer and it helped quite a bit but that is such a pain. I will do it for the one I keep as he is happier if it is lighter. The cooling works fine but order at least one if not two sizes smaller than the instructions say and be prepared to really spin the excess water out.

I admit, I was skeptical at first. I mean, how could putting a jacket on cool them, when they are already panting and hot? But since it is in the 90's today, and my 14 year old Cushings Disease boy was miserable, I decided to give it a try. And--- it really does work! He has been resting comfortably, and has not been panting again once since putting it on him! If I had to say one small issue with it, it is how it fits and closes in front...the parts that go around the chest in front are too long for a close fit, and it seems to want to come open if he moves around much. And I tried it on my other dog who is a bit bigger, and it's still too long and comes loose on her. But, we will figure it I admit, I was skeptical at first. I mean, how could putting a jacket on cool them, when they are already panting and hot? But since it is in the 90's today, and my 14 year old Cushings Disease boy was miserable, I decided to give it a try. And--- it really does work! He has been resting comfortably, and has not been panting again once since putting it on him! If I had to say one small issue with it, it is how it fits and closes in front...the parts that go around the chest in front are too long for a close fit, and it seems to want to come open if he moves around much. And I tried it on my other dog who is a bit bigger, and it's still too long and comes loose on her. But, we will figure it out. Small price to pay for keeping my poor old boy comfy in the heat … more