Crickett's Mom
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| 10/10/2007 2:12 PM |
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Crickett shivers a lot when napping and now that is it cooling down here, I am wondering if she needs a sweater for trips outside as well? And if so, how do you keep them on your babies? I tried one on her and had to take it back as she wouldn't move with it on, just stood there...wondering what the heck I was doing to her! I see lots of pics here on this site, with all kinds of clothes on your Ratties (and they are adorable), but wondering how you manage it?????????????? |
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“How boring life would be without ‘our’ little distractions...
Sammie, Snuggles, Whiskey, Brandy and Crickett”
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Izzy's mom
Ratastic
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| 10/10/2007 2:19 PM |
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| I think it really depends on the dog. I thought for sure that Izzy would hate to wear something since she chews on her dog tags all the time. I got her a little halloween shirt. I put it on her and then distracted her with some toys so she wouldn't pay much attention to it. She ran a little funny first but then forgot about it. |
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buttonbutt
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 10/10/2007 2:30 PM |
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| Button absolutely will not wear anything. But I never saw her shiver for nearly three years! LOL I don't recall Zipper shivering last winter (1st winter we had her) either. Haven't really put anything on her yet. Will see how they take to their pumpkin costumes when they arrive. Some dogs seem to like clothes, some don't. |
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Peggy
Mom to Button & Zipper
My sweet RatTexans
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Sassy'sMama
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 10/10/2007 2:34 PM |
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| I haven't tried any sweaters on Punkin, but last winter Sassy was all for wearing her coat... |
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~~Jan~~
Mama to Sassy
Religion is for people afraid of going to hell,
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swedishfish5
Ratastic
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| 10/10/2007 2:36 PM |
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Macie didn't like wearing clothes at first and she would just stand still and not move (not even for treats) but once we would take her outside she was back to her normal self!! She still tries to hide when i put clothes on her and she won't move for about 5 minutes but then she quits being a baby and acts normal again  |
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Paul
Feisty
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| 10/10/2007 2:40 PM |
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Lucy absolutely LOVES clothes! She has a bigger wardrobe than I do (I am NOT kidding) but I put a little red T-shirt on Bo the other day, and it took him about 5 seconds to remove it. I put it back on him again, and he ran down the hallway and came back nekkid. Guess he doesn't like T-shirts.  |
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"Train now, or forever hold your leash"
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Apollo's Mommy
Feisty
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| 10/10/2007 2:40 PM |
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| I know it sounds crazy but Apollo HATES clothes. All except his gray hoodie sweatshirt. He would live in that thing if I would let him. I don't know why! Emma likes to be nekkid ALL the time. She even hates to have her collar put on her. My doggies just tolorate me I guess. Maybe they figure... "Well, she feeds us, makes sure we have clean water, washes our beds and blankies, buys us lots of toys, and she really loves us alot... we might as well entertain her." |
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"You can't fix stupid." - Ron White
~ Jolene ~
Mommy to Apollo, Emma, & Indie
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JenMax
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 10/10/2007 2:43 PM |
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Posted By Paul on 10/10/2007 2:40 PM
Lucy absolutely LOVES clothes! She has a bigger wardrobe than I do (I am NOT kidding) but I put a little red T-shirt on Bo the other day, and it took him about 5 seconds to remove it. I put it back on him again, and he ran down the hallway and came back nekkid. Guess he doesn't like T-shirts.
Guess not Paul
Max doesn't like sweaters but will wear one when it's colder - usually 40 and below - like this morning. We tried boots one year because his feet get cold with snow , salt , etc but he wouldn't wear them. Picked his feet up - like it was torture so not more boots!
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Jenny - Max's sister
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Apollo's Mommy
Feisty
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| 10/10/2007 2:43 PM |
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Posted By Paul on 10/10/2007 2:40 PM
Lucy absolutely LOVES clothes! She has a bigger wardrobe than I do (I am NOT kidding) but I put a little red T-shirt on Bo the other day, and it took him about 5 seconds to remove it. I put it back on him again, and he ran down the hallway and came back nekkid. Guess he doesn't like T-shirts.
Paul, maybe red just isn't Bo's color! 
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"You can't fix stupid." - Ron White
~ Jolene ~
Mommy to Apollo, Emma, & Indie
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DaisysMom
Moderator
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| 10/10/2007 2:46 PM |
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Daisy tolerates them fairly well. Doesn't seem to pay much attention to them at all. Not sure why or how, though, so I don't really have any tips  Sorry. |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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Crickett's Mom
Rattie
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| 10/10/2007 2:48 PM |
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Posted By Apollo's Mommy on 10/10/2007 2:40 PM
I know it sounds crazy but Apollo HATES clothes. All except his gray hoodie sweatshirt. He would live in that thing if I would let him. I don't know why! Emma likes to be nekkid ALL the time. She even hates to have her collar put on her. My doggies just tolorate me I guess. Maybe they figure... "Well, she feeds us, makes sure we have clean water, washes our beds and blankies, buys us lots of toys, and she really loves us alot... we might as well entertain her."
Love your answer...and I think U/R right, they just tolerate us! But poor little Crickett shivers frequently when she is napping...when she lets me I will throw a hand towel over her. Now my son's Rattie loves to burrow under blankets, bedding, whatever and he'll wear clothes......not Crickett!
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“How boring life would be without ‘our’ little distractions...
Sammie, Snuggles, Whiskey, Brandy and Crickett”
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Apollo's Mommy
Feisty
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| 10/10/2007 2:51 PM |
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Posted By Crickett's Mom on 10/10/2007 2:48 PM
Posted By Apollo's Mommy on 10/10/2007 2:40 PM
I know it sounds crazy but Apollo HATES clothes. All except his gray hoodie sweatshirt. He would live in that thing if I would let him. I don't know why! Emma likes to be nekkid ALL the time. She even hates to have her collar put on her. My doggies just tolorate me I guess. Maybe they figure... "Well, she feeds us, makes sure we have clean water, washes our beds and blankies, buys us lots of toys, and she really loves us alot... we might as well entertain her."
Love your answer...and I think U/R right, they just tolerate us! But poor little Crickett shivers frequently when she is napping...when she lets me I will throw a hand towel over her. Now my son's Rattie loves to burrow under blankets, bedding, whatever and he'll wear clothes......not Crickett!
Thanks! Maybe it's a girl thing. My two sleep with hubby and me and Apollo HAS to be under the blankets to go to sleep but Emma HAS to be on top. I try to cover her but she just gets up and moves. Silly girl.  |
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"You can't fix stupid." - Ron White
~ Jolene ~
Mommy to Apollo, Emma, & Indie
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spence9118
Terrier Terror
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| 10/10/2007 2:57 PM |
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| Charlie loves his blue hoodie! Well not at first but I think he eventually realized that it kept him warm so now he doesnt want me to take it off! |
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Erica- Charlie and Tucker's Mommy
www.myspace.com/ricka9118
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tauney4
Pack Leader
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| 10/12/2007 11:09 PM |
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| tauney loves wearing clothes i have had clothes on her since she was a pup. my chi does not like wearing anything cause i didnt dress him up. have you tried maybe getting her a blanket of her own or making one? i am in the process of having a blanket made for my dogs. you can go to the goodwill or othere thrift stores and get blAnketrs pretty cheap! tauney shivers when she is outside and so does my chi! |
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dharma
Ratterific
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| 10/21/2007 2:22 PM |
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Jack loves his shirts & sweaters and would wear them all the time if I let him - I think part of it is that he hates to be cold and will complain when a cool breeze is blowing.
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Jen,
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