MySassyPuppy carries a variety of designers who follows different sizing guides. Please check our sizing chart for each item to avoid extra shipping charges, and the heartbreak of having to wait for a new size.
How to Accurately Measure Your Dog
As a general rule, measuring should be done along the dog’s backbone from the base of the head to the base of the tail, which is referred to as the “top line measurement” or “Length”. This is from the base of where the collar rests to where the tail is attached. The measurements you see on all our apparel indicate this top line measurement as LENGTH. However, it’s important that the dog’s girth be taken into account as well as the top line measurement. For CHEST measurement, measure the chest at its widest point, which is typically right behind the front legs. If the dog has a large girth, going up a size in the top line measurement is always a smart choice, since some additional fabric will be used up. Note that there are different sizing ranges for different types of garments, due to how binding or flexible the material used is.
Getting Your Dog to Accept Wearing Apparel
Proper fit is key for getting your dog to accept wearing dog apparel. However, ease of getting the garment on and off is a learned behavior for both you and your dog. Start by putting the clothing item on and rewarding the dog with verbal praise. Leave the item on for a short period. The next time, try leaving the garment on for a longer period of time, again praising and rewarding your pet. It is best to start this training as a puppy, but older dogs can also easily be trained with a little more patience.
