Comments on: Wacky Pet Products: Dog Walking Coat?

By: Melisa

Melisa — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:17:32 +0000

Ok.. I got one on a slightly better sale than that price.. and I did cringe.. but I will say.. I have NOT ONCE regretted spending the money on it. I have a VERY large closet full of coats..and I had to think REAL hard before buying another one. I went back and tried it on 4 times.. lol A couple things sold me on it, vs some of the other coats I have. First off.. I live in WASHINGTON STATE.. so rain/outdoor gear is pretty much a religion here. We wear it about 9 months a year. We don’t get crazy cold, but we do spend a couple months in the high 20’s to mid 30’s, and it is all really wet. But here is why I did buy it
1.. the fit was sooo nice. It didn’t feel like I was wearing a really heavy coat.. I could move, but it fit my body (including large chest) very nicely. Getting in and out of the car was comfortable and I didn’t feel like I had to strip down to drive between jobs..and I hate driving in jackets
2.. The hood is AWESOME. It comes over the front of your head to so you aren’t getting dripped on, and comes over the front part of your neck chin, so the wind isn’t going down your front or around your neck. And since almost all our rain comes complete with wind.. this is important.
3.. Ok.. the poop bag holder is awesome.. you don’t have to try to wiggle gloved hands in your pocket for a bag or lift up your jacket to get one off your belt loop..and I use a lot of leashes so it just isn’t practical for me to try to remember to snap a holder on the current leash.
4.. The waterproofing on this coat is amazing. It is my only coat I haven’t had to re-waterproof after half a season. Even after washing.. stupid kitty peed on it.. it still beads water like nobodies business. And it breathes just fine.. never gotten steamy in the coat.

I manage a pet store,. in addition to being a dog walker/pet sitter, so I have access to all sorts of bells and whistles.. and I still love my coat. I own Northface, London Fog, REI.. etc etc etc.. and this is still my go to coat when it is really crappy and I am going to be out in the rain walkin all the kids 🙂 Heck.. it was cheaper than my London Fog trench, and it is more versatile.. lol
Melisa

By: Donna and the Dogs

Donna and the Dogs — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:43:27 +0000

I’ve seen that coat before – and it comes in stylish black. Would I ever buy it? Absolutely. Once they knock about 200.00 off the price…

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:09:08 +0000

In reply to melF.

If you ever do get one, you will do a review, won’t you? I’d love to know if it’s all that.

🙂

By: melF

melF — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:20:58 +0000

Yup. I looked at buying this back when I was a pet sitter. The ost was what did me in. The jacket was recommended by other pet sitters too. I just couldn’t hack the price. Maybe I’ll get it now that cost is less of an option. 🙂

By: houndstooth

houndstooth — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:19:02 +0000

In reply to Jen. Ha! I'm not the only one who wanted the pink option! Thank you!

By: houndstooth

houndstooth — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:18:25 +0000

We actually saw these up at the dog show and expo we went to in Chicago and I was really impressed, until I saw the price tag. I can buy a coat from Columbia for half the price, less than that when they go on sale. No, it doesn’t have a dog walking belt, poop bag dispenser, extendable key fob or removable pocket liner, but I need to have money left over to buy treats, poop bags, leashes and pay my mortgage. And Bunny pointed out that it doesn’t come in pink. No deal!

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:30:20 +0000

It has pretty cool features! I might buy one if it came in pink, came with matching gloves and hat and was $100 cheaper. You should ask to review one on the blog!

By: Molly The Wally

Molly The Wally — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 10:03:51 +0000

BOL funny Pamela , for $300 it should walk the dog for you. Have a great Saturday.
Best wishes Molly

By: kenzohw

kenzohw — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 07:56:47 +0000

That’s really expensive. Don’t you have an outdoor store in your area where they sell some of the good outdoor brands? Also expensive, but not that much, and good quality that can endure what nature throws at the dog walker.

By: Diane and Cosmo @ To Dog With Love

Diane and Cosmo @ To Dog With Love — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 02:57:02 +0000

Oh, that’s hilarious. Love the poo bag and treat pockets. However, for $300 it better be a high quality jacket and it’s hard to tell if it is. It IS something like three jackets in one, but like I said, it needs to be high quality… AND stylish and functional for that price.