Pooches: The Family Bike

While we love to get out and around the city, most of the places we can go with the pups are limited to places we can walk or drive and easily find parking.
For years we dreamed about getting a cargo bike. We loved the idea of all of us being able to bike around the city and the ease of popping the pups in the front. But we never really had a reason to get one or a place to store it.
Last year, with the demands of The Laboratory, we realized that we needed more than one car. Instead of buying a second car, we decided this was the perfect time to invest in the Nihola 4.0 so we could transport cargo to and from The Laboratory. Also, with the ailing Miss M and the aging Mr. B, our Nihola quickly became our family transport of choice.

Though we loved visiting our usual stomping grounds, since our pups were getting older it was getting harder for them to walk those few miles. Driving was not a convenient option due to the hassle of getting the pooches and Baby K into the car and reaching our destination to find that the closest parking spot is only blocks from our home.

The Nihola, with its 264 lb load capacity, gave us the option to safely, with its closed double tube frame, and efficiently go around the city, with a few modifications.

At first we tried to fit, everyone, including A, into the front cargo area, but it was very cramped. So our first modification was to fit a heavy duty bike rack in the rear that can hold A's weight safely. I added a padded seat with a backrest, flip up footrests and a small handlebar to make A's ride as safe and comfortable as possible.

For Baby K, we added the Babboe cargobike toddler seat shell, which is made of the same hard foam used in bicycle helmets.

Finally for the pooches, we have tie downs in the front that clip onto their car seat belts or harnesses and we tighten the tie down as much as possible to limit the possibility of an escape from a moving bike. We added padded floor mats cut to fit the floor of the bike so the pooches can comfortably sit and sometimes lay. The low entrance on the side makes it easy for our pooches to hop in and out with some assistance.

One major issue is that we did not opt for the e-assist and it is not a tandem, so moving is all based on pedal power from me. This makes going up hill and long rides really difficult. Luckily all of our usual stomping grounds are only 1-4 miles away, so once we reach our destination, we take nice long walks and breaks before we all head back home.

Even as Miss M was tired and slowing down, the Nihola allowed Miss M to continue her life of grand adventures.

Also:

This is where we get to ride it the most!

In case you were wondering.

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Pooches: On Dog Sweaters in the Neighborhood

After years of walking our pups through Blizzasters, Chi-beria, and general Chicago weather, we've tried out a lot of dog gear.

While it's our dog coats that get us through the really rough weather, we do love that small window of time when the pups get to gear-up in their dog sweaters.

Our sweaters are heavy-duty, much warmer than our hoodies. Which gives us a mere few weeks to wear them in the colder weather just before the snow hits--we know these probably would just become uncomfortable and weighted down among the snow drifts.

We did learn that dogs in sweaters score huge points with the neighbors. As the pups were clad in their sweaters on our latest family walk, nearly everyone we passed cracked a smile, with a couple pulling out camera phones for paparazzi shots. 

Our pups each own two sweaters (matching of course!).
One of our first purchases for our pups was the matching pink and black skull sweaters from Chilly Dog; a lot of our local pet stores seem to carry this brand. These sweaters have a tight-weave and come up higher at the collar like a mock-turtleneck. While they fit our pups well in the chest, they are actually very long and we ended up needing to fold over the back and pin it in place with safety pins. We've seen a couple of different styles on some of our Chicago SociaBulls friends; they've even come out with a fair-isle pattern!

We've since ordered custom-made sweaters from our friends over at Tiennot Knits. We like that these are sewn to our pups exact dimensions (not too long!) and we asked for a tighter fit to keep the front side well-covered. We also liked being able to choose the colors. Miss M specifically asked for pink.

Sweaters happen to be the one piece of dog gear our pups will wear inside. Especially at family parties which make them look a bit more gussied up and harder to get angry with them if they are over-excited.

These are the sweaters that have worked for us.
Anyone else out there have sweaters your pups love wearing? And any sizing tips?

Also:
For hard to fit.
Just starting out. 
Using human gear!
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DoggyStyle: Dog Gear for Walking, Running and On a Budget

The pups wearing their "Fashion Coats": RC Pet Products Poncho

Lately our inbox has been flooded with questions about our pups' dog coats. Living through many a Chicago winter, our pups have tried a few things. We definitely have not tried everything out there, but these have been our experiences trying to keep your pup warm while playing, going for daily walks, or on a budget:

On a Budget:

The pups wear their infamous hoodies

Sometimes it can be hard to believe that a dog coat can cost as much as our own coat, and with all of those other expenses that can add up we like to find lower-cost items where we can. Especially having to buy gear for more than one dog.
We are huge fans of the Zack and Zoey dog hoodie which can run a mere $12.
They can be worn on their own, or layered under a dog coat.
We also like they are customizable and once we discovered the ease of iron-on's we were quick to make retro team hoodies, Thing 1 and Thing 2 costumes, and these sports team costumes (sports-team apparel is the perfect-gateway for anyone hesitant to put gear on your pup).
For reference, our pups are about 65 lbs, Miss M is "boxer size" and Mr B is shorter and wider and they both wear size XL. Our former foster Levi was 50ish pounds  in this photo and he was a Large in the sweatshirt.

The only problem is being sweatshirts, they aren't suited for the rain or playing in the snow. 
We do have these inexpensive packable rain ponchos from RC Pet Products (I think they run about $15) that could be a layering option. 

They are a bit flimsier and they wouldn't offer a lot of protection for a dog who is our running and playing but they would work as an extra layer on walks. 
We wrote a more complete about the ponchos here. 

Just for Walking:

The pups try Canada Pooch dog parkas

We see our other dog coats as falling into two categories: durable coats for running and playing or fashion forward coats made just for walking.
Since our pups aren't really romping in the yard, and we use our coats primarily when we are out on our daily walks, you will see more photos of the pooches in their fashion-walking coats.
Our pups wear the RC Pet Products Skyline Puffy Vest, we wrote more about them here, and the Canada Pooch dog coats that we wrote about here. 
The main issue is that these coats both use velcro closures which will cause a wardrobe malfunction with any heavy running or deep snow. And they probably won't last as many years as coats with clip closures. They are slightly less-expensive and they have been holding up well for our low-key walks.

For Running and Playing:

Our pups wear vintage Ruffwear coats

These are the most expensive of the bunch, but we found that they are often worth it just to pay a lot of money upfront for the type of coat that can do it all.
We bought Ruffwear coats for our pups about 6 years ago. Ours are the older version of the K9 Overcoat. The only malfunction we have had is one prong of a clasp breaking off which can make taking it off a bit more difficult. Beyond that, they are well made, they are waterproof while being warm, and they won't fall off if the pups run. We wrote this review of Ruffwear's current coats, the Quinzee and updated K9 Overcoat, here. 
The other brand we've been introduced to is Hurrta.

Hurrta slush-suits

This is a company from Finland that designs gear for active and working dogs. The gear they make is comparable to a high-quality coat you would buy for a human. They take every detail into account, even considering the proper size cut-outs for bathroom breaks. We tried out the slush-suit which is a thin all-coverage for grime and we wrote about it, here. 

These are just our experiences, but we have also found Heather at Fit for a Pit to be a really good resource. She knows a lot about high-quality dog gear designed to fit larger and barrel-chested pups.
We have also written here about dog sweaters, our update on dog snoods, and our choice for dog boots. 
Plus our thoughts on finding things that fit larger dogs. 
And how we have saved money by using 'human products' for dog gear.

These are just our experiences. What has everyone else found out about dog coats? And what are your recommendations?

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DoggyStyle: Where the Pups Offer PSA's by Snooding Up

Sometimes it's hard to know when it's the right time to bust out the winter gear without looking overdressed (no one wants to be the only one in the puffy coat!), but with this recent cold burst there was no question.
Last year's Polar Vortex taught us well, and since then we have refined our winter walking gear. With our pups all decked out, our most asked about item is our snood.
A snood is basically a round scarf for dogs that just slips over their heads. Since it doesn't have the loose ends you don't need to take the time to tie it, and the pups won't trip over the loose ends.
Our pups have polar-fleece snoods from Sirius Republic and a wool snood (with ears!) from Snug-a-Bulls.
Here are some reasons that our pups "snood up":

Keeping Dry:

One of the main reasons we like to use snoods is that we use them as an extra layer to keep the pups dry in wet and slushy weather. Our coats only reach so far, and they can have gaps, so the snoods fill that area in-between. The polar-fleece snoods from Sirius Republic are double-lined, plus polar-fleece doesn't really absorb water, so it does keep that area dry.
We also like how the snoods can be pulled up over their heads as a type of hood.


Keeping Collar Areas Warm:

It wasn't until having short-haired dogs that I became more attuned to how cold they must get. And I'm guessing with some of the subzero temperatures we're bound to get this winter, the metal parts on their collars must get really cold. So snoods become that one thing to keep them warm even with all of the metal clasps on their collar.

Being Chicago:

I grew up in Nebraska where we had temperatures even colder than we have here in Chicago. The funny thing is, I never owned a scarf, hat, and rarely even zipped up my coat until I moved here.
I think the difference in Chicago is it becomes so difficult to drive and park that most of us are used to either walking or taking public transportation. So we're out in it more. And I've learned how to dress for it.
Though being snooded-up the pups have offered public-service for people who don't understand how to gear-up in the city.
I always remember the time the woman scolded her husband for not dressing appropriately because "Look, even the dogs are wearing scarves".
Or on our last walk when there was a child so happy to see the pups were wearing a scarf just like her's.
Or the time when we were downtown and people thought our pups were wearing real Burberry scarfs (which are beyond expensive!).

Also:
Snoods for the Mouse and Monkey
Collegiate!
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Pooches: Put a Bow on It

Having Miss M gives me low self-esteem.
How else would you feel waking up to this judgmental face every morning?

And while we can't control disapproving expressions like these:

We have found a way to make them a bit more bearable:

We "put a bow on it".
We got this one from Silly Buddy who has added these collar flowers to their collection. While they have flower/collar combos, we like this single flower with elastic that we can just slip on over Miss M's main collar.
Which makes her kind of cute, even when she's criticizing the amount of food she is given:

 Or showing her disappointment in our decorating decisions:

 Or just outright complaining:

We've been leaving it on her full-time. Along with Mr. B's new skull-themed bow-tie. Which just helps handsome Mr. B look even more debonair.

Also:
Or maybe it is just this urban dictionary phenomena. 
Or is it really?
Though former foster sweet Bessie Belle always wore it best!
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Pooches: What are Your Non-Negotiable Dog Expenses?

We all know pet-ownership can be expensive. And it was especially hard for us this summer when we had several unexpected expenses and no paychecks.
See, we never thought we were going to move until May when we saw how condos were finally selling high and we could actually buy our very own house at an affordable rate. Though a new home also comes with a lot of things we didn't expect that could be surprisingly pricy (Blinds! A secure front door! A security system! A city mailbox!). which might not be so bad, but since we're both teachers in the city we don't get paid during the summer.
With elevated expenses, we realized we only had a month left in the school year to save up our paychecks and add to the savings we set aside for summer money.
Which really made us look hard at what we were spending our money on, and where we could save.
We found a lot of ways to save money overall (I think that could be its own post!), but we really struggled finding ways to cut back for the dogs. And these tended to be our biggest expenses.
These are the things we considered to be non-negotiable dog expenses:

High-Quality Dog Food

As we went over our finances again and again, we realized one of our biggest expenses is the pups' food. We spend as much on the dogs' food as we do for our own groceries every month. We rationalize that spending the money on a high-quality diet can actually save us money because we don't need to visit the vet as often. During one vet visit, Mr. B was diagnosed with early stage kidney disease but once we changed his diet it has never been an issue. I also think it's a combination of eating well and daily walks that has kept them youthful; people never believe that they are really 10 and 11 years old. Since they are older it has been worth it for us.
We know all dogs are different, and they might react to food differently, but we feed our dogs a combination of raw food, limited-ingredient canned food, a dehydrated mix, goats milk, fish stock, fish oil and joint supplements. We highly recommend going to Liz's Pet Shop  (on Chicago and Western) where Liz can recommend food specific to your pup. She has spent her life learning the specifics of dog nutrition and she really knows a lot.
We know many dogs that have lived long, healthy lives eating table scraps and standard dog food, but  we rationalize if there is any way to keep them healthier and elongate their lives it's worth taking that chance and just making other financial sacrifices.

Pet Insurance

Miss M has a lot to say about pet insurance!

We know a lot of people have different thoughts about pet insurance, but I'm a worrier and it really has saved us. With unexpected things coming up, plus a couple of tumors removed, we've gotten thousands of dollars back. We also know several friends where a single accident has cost $5,000+. Sure we could save up the annual payments in a savings account where we might come out even in the end, but if that $5,000 accident happens only 3 years into pet ownership, you would still need to find that extra money. So we play it safe and we have our insurance.
We did a lot of research and we really like Trupanion because it covers breed-specific ailments many pet insurance companies don't cover, and they don't have the same yearly increases once your pet becomes a senior (we had tried Embrace before, and I think they had about a 40% annual increase once your pup turned 7). We also recommend that people who are thinking of getting pet insurance to get it immediately because it will not cover any pre-existing conditions that your dog has already been treated for at the vet.

Daily Dog Walks with the Dogwalker

Mr. B tries to take his stuffy every time!

When our dogs were younger, I was more comfortable leaving them home all day. I knew that they wouldn't have to use the bathroom, and I just spent extra time in the morning and after work to make sure they were adequately exercised. Now that they're older, I think it's more important that they are able to get bathroom breaks mid-day. I also feel more comfortable knowing that there is some one there to check on them during the day.

These are some things that are important us, especially since our dogs are older and we are very aware that our time together might be limited.
We're also curious about other people's experiences, what are some dog-related expenses where you won't cut back?

Also:
Remember this gruesomely-comical accident?
Because food is this important to them.
And our dogwalker is this important to us.
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DoggyStyle: On Last Minute Dog Costumes

Miss M and Mr. B use method acting to become Thing 1 and Thing 2

If you can even imagine, our first Halloween together Miss M didn't even have a costume. I had never really thought about dressing her up, but seeing how every single person (and their dog!) was dressed up and about in Chicago, we looked like the weird ones for not having a costume.
So if you're like us, and you figured this out a bit late, we've figured out plenty of ways to throw together some last minute costumes, especially for those of us with larger pups.

Using Our Existing Dog Gear Creatively

Are they Breaking Bad? Or The Village People?

Once we discovered our short-haired pups couldn't handle the cold weather, we stocked up with a variety of sweaters, jackets, and snoods. And since they're already accustomed to wearing this gear, it's easy to just add on to make it a costume. Like these slush suits from Fit for a Pit and Hurtta, could become something from the Village People.
We know it can be easy to add spots and headbands with antenna to these raincoats to make a lady bug and a grasshopper. We have used their safety Doggles  as superhero outfits. And I know there must be something creative we could do with a dog wearing a backpack? (I need help with this one...)
We like how our friend Jack added a scarf to his 'dog bomber jacket' to become the Red Barron (in this video here).

Making Dog Sweatshirts Fancy

Since our short-haired pups get so cold so easily, we dress them in sweatshirts. We like the sweatshirts on their own, and we even use them as layering on really cold days. We get the Zach and Zoey sweatshirts on Amazon, and they are really inexpensive; I think nearly every dog in our SociaBulls pack has one!
We gathered quite the collection, and since we know the pups were already used to wearing them, we started making them into costumes.
See how we made the dinosaur hoodies here.
We also used our red sweatshirts for matching Thing 1 and Thing 2 costumes here. 
We made these retro sports hoodies (plus how cool would these look with leg warmers!)
And for someone who doesn't really want to dress up too much, we made these iron-on sports team hoodies.
For reference, our pups are about 65 lbs, Miss M is "boxer size" and Mr B is shorter and wider and they both wear size XL. Our former foster Levi was 50ish pounds  in this photo and he was a Large in the sweatshirt.

Hats & Headbands

We've figured out hats and headbands are a really easy way for the pups to wear gear if the weather is hotter or they just don't like being constricted.
Mr. B has become notorious for his hats. You can see Mr. B by clicking on the links as: "Fancy Fedora Dog", "Cowboy Mr. B", "Cabbie Hat B" and "Happy Leprechaun".
A lot of people ask the secret to keeping his hat on....we just sew an elastic strap under his chin. We make sure it can fit at least two fingers underneath (because we don't want it to be uncomfortable for him) and it just stays on.

Miss M uses a lot of headbands in her costumes. Either as "Grumpy Butterfly", "Grumpy Ladybug", "Grumpy Angel" or "Grumpy Ballerina". Headbands are nice because they can be attached to a collar if a pup is sensitive to wearing gear. We also use an elastic strap to hold it in place. Headband costumes are also really easy to find and we've seen so many bunny, cat, and devil headbands in all of the stores.

Tip: Another way to make sure the hats and headbands stay put when you're walking around is to use a harness. Using a leash attached to a collar just pushes the hat forward too much.

Bowties & Bandanas

We know many dogs are not comfortable in costume, or maybe it's just too hot outside. We have found it's really easy to just throw on a bowtie or bandana. (Mr. B got this festive skull bowtie from SillyBuddy!)
The craft stores also carry a lot of Halloween patterns. Buying a piece of fabric and wearing it as a bandana is really easy and inexpensive.

Miss M looks festive in a black cat Halloween print.

We always remember that some dogs might not be comfortable in costumes, and we always take the time to see if the dogs are comfortable, and acclimate them to the gear before expecting them to go outside. We wrote more about it, here. 

So we would love to hear, what are some other easy costume ideas you've discovered for your pups?

Also:
Making sure there are no 'wardrobe malfunctions'
Everyday gear sure to make anyone you pass smile.
Why we wear costumes.
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DoggyStyle: Custom Chicago Cubs Hoodie and a Baseball-Tee

When you have a big dog, it's so disappointing to find that a lot of the dog gear is only made for smaller dogs.
So we learned how to make our own.

We made the wonderful discovery of iron-on decal paper back when we were making this couples costume, and now we can't find enough things to iron onto.
Mr. B is wearing a Zack and Zoey hoodie in size x-large (Thanks again Lindsay G!). Mr B. has a large logo on his back, and we put smaller logos on both sleeves so you can still see his team-spirit from the front. We detailed more of the decal process in this post. 

Miss M is trying a new-to-us "3/4 sleeve dog raglan" from American Apparel.  It's funny that the site shows them on all tiny dogs, and Miss M wears a size 2XL (but don't tell her). It was fairly inexpensive at about $13.
Not all of the American Apparel stores carry the dog gear. We found ours at the Wicker Park location, and the seem to have more of the larger sizes. They even let the pups in the store to try them on.
We aren't sure about the fit as it seems a bit Travolta-ish with the really wide neck. Though Miss M is trying to tell us it's more like Flashdance:

We haven't washed it yet, so we will update on whether it shrinks a bit or what accommodations we make to make the neck smaller so it doesn't fall down.
Any other pups out there showing their team spirit?

Also:
These retro gym-wear hoodies
Ironic
Dino!
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DoggyStyle: Saving Money with Human Gear for Dogs

I always love seeing that preparedness estimator saying that you should be prepared to spend $1,000 a year to own a pup. Though after some unexpected illnesses, food, and training classes, we found the cost can be much, much more, especially when you have a short-haired, cold-prone pup in the middle of Chiberia.
We are always looking for ways to save money, thought it seems like so many of the dog-specific items can cost more than our own clothes. Here are some ways we've learned to save money using human products for our pups. 

If You Can't Find a Dog Sweater:

get an inexpensive human sweater and modify it for your pup.

Our Sociabulls friend Buddha got this argyle sweater from a thrift store for only $3. You can have the option of having more coverage in the arms, or removing all of the arms for the sweater-vest look. The only other modification would be to sew it so it fits  closer to the body and leaving an area to pee.  It's so inexpensive that it wouldn't matter if it gets torn when playing, and you probably wouldn't find another pup with the same sweater.

If You Need to Keep Your Pup's Neck Warm:

use a human scarf.
We have been using snoods to cover the space between our pups' coats, especially where the metal from their collars can get really cold, but human scarves would work just as well.
You could use a kids' scarf if you need something shorter, or an adult scarf that you would just wrap around a few more times.
Doesn't our friend Sprocket look so stylish?

If You're Looking for a Less Expensive Coat Option:

use a kid's puffy vest.
We had been looking for a dog coat with a hood and fuzzy collar for a long time, and when we saw this kids' vest on super-sale we thought we would test it out. It turns out, kids' size 10/12 fits our Mr. B perfectly. We made a slit in the armholes for extra movement. The biggest modification it needs is to hold up the stomach area so the pups don't pee on the gear. When we first tried it we pinned it up with a binder clip (making sure it didn't rub against his skin) and later we were able to sew that section up.

If you can't find a dog costume in your pups' sizes:

check the kids' section.
We know a lot of pups participate in Pride Parades or dress up for Halloween, though it can be difficult to find gear for larger dogs. Plus, it can get expensive to find things they will only wear once. We search the kids' section for the pups' hats and costumes. We wrote more about it, here.

Does anyone else have ways you save money using human-geared products for your pups?

Also:
Other ways we save money using human products for our pups.
Macguyver with dogs.
Walkable Halloween costumes.

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DoggyStyle: Review of Hurtta Slush Combat Suit (and a GIVEAWAY! CLOSED)

While I thought we were already quite experienced with cold weather, after experiencing the #5 snowiest winter in Chicago's recorded history, and living through temperatures rivaling those of the South Pole (twice!!) we are now rethinking some of the different types of gear we might need for our daily winter walks. 

We were super-excited when Fit for a Pit --an online store carrying specific products for often hard-to-fit pit bull-type dogs--asked if we wanted to try out a slush suit from the Hurtta line of products.

Hurtta is a company in Finland designing gear for active and working dogs. They really put a lot of thought into the details to make sure their gear is comfortable and practical for dogs on the go.
Seeing we were now facing everything from extreme cold to melting grime, we decided to try the Hurrta Slush Combat Suit which offers full-body coverage.
At first we were a bit confused that this coat doesn't come with any padding; it's made from a thick,  windbreaker material that you would find on a human coat. Then we understood this gives it the versatility: for extra warmth you can layer with a hoodie underneath and the windbreaker material is airtight to keep things warm.
Or for those days that it is really too warm for a thick coat, but the streets are filled with "Chicago Grime", it can be worn on its own so you don't need to give your pup a bath each time they come back inside.

The suits feel substantial and sturdy and comparable to a high-quality coat you would buy for a human. They also have all types of little details to allow you to individualize the fit for your dog and really work for active running and playing. We like that they have a full zipper and button closures to make sure there are no wardrobe malfunction; they even have a drawstring at the waist to adjust to your individual dog so they won't pee on the suit.
Even the legs have two levels of snaps to make sure the suits stay up for your pups' specific legs; you can see how we were able to adjust them for Miss M's lanky legs and Mr. B's T-rex stubby legs.
You can also make them look like harem pants!
The neck also comes all the way up and has a drawstring to keep snow out. Though we kind of like the 'popped up' look that reminds us a bit of the "Sprockets" skit.

The coats are a bit confusing to put on at first since they unzip all the way flat and your pup needs to stay still long enough to allow you to put each front leg in the sleeve. It still takes me awhile to figure out how to put them on. Hurtta did add a little snap at the top to help it stay in place while you add the back legs. It has been a bit time-consuming as we're getting the hang of how to put on the coats, but I think it definitely saves time that now all the dirt stays on the suit and we don't need to clean the slush and mud off of our dogs when we come back inside.
Since the coats are full-coverage, it initially took them a bit longer to get used to wearing them, much like when they first tried wearing boots. Miss M spent some time doing the awkward duck walk...which happened to be especially entertaining while being done in 'harem pants'.
These coats do run a bit pricy, but they seem to be well-made and the equivalent of a high-quality human jacket and I can see them lasting for the lifetime of the dog.
I also keep thinking how these could double as really funny Halloween costumes. Maybe they could go as Breaking Bad? Or the Village People?

Fit for a Pit has kindly offered to give away one Hurrta Slush Combat Suit to one lucky pup.
There are two ways to enter, and each person can enter two times.
Let us know: What would your pup enjoy doing with the Hurrta Slush Combat Suit? 

1) Let us know by commenting on our blog post here.
2) You can also enter by posting a photo on our Facebook page of your pooch and letting us know what you would do with the new coat. (Even if you just posted a photo...we really do love seeing photos of your pups so much!)

Congratulations to CT who said "My pittie (a rescue) has been fighting mange, so her fur is sparse. This suit would allow her to get outside and enjoy the Cleveland winter!". Please email us for information to claim your prize!

Details:

-You have two chances to win: commenting on the blog and posting a photo on our Facebook page

-We will use a random number generator to randomly choose one winner from total blog and Facebook comments.

-You have until Tuesday, February 25 at Midnight (EST) to post your comment or photo.

-Winners will be announced on Facebook and at the bottom of this post. Winners are responsible for contacting us to claim your prize.

-Winners must live within the contiguous United States.

Good luck everyone!

Also:
Our thoughts on these coats from Ruffwear.
These coats from RC Pet products.
These coats from Canada Pooch