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 Using a soft measuring tape, measure around your pet in three places:

1 Around the lower neck

2. around the chest where its the deepest

3. Length from the base of the neck to the base of the tail.

If we are making a dress and your dog is short, measure from the top of the hip to the floor so we can adjust the skirt to prevent it from hanging too low.

If we are making a garment that goes all the way down the dog's back and your dog has a narrow waist, like a hound, measure around the waist in front of the hind legs.

If you do not have a soft measuring tape, use a string and then hold the string against a yardstick or metal measuring tape. Trying to measure with a metal tape, unless you have a large dog, will not give you an accurate measure.

Size is more about measurements than weight. Two 6lb dogs may be totally different sizes. So, take three measurements and compare them to our Size Chart below. 1. Around the lower neck 2. Around the chest 3. Length from the base of the neck to the base of the tail. If the dog is between sizes or is one size at the neck and another at the chest, order the larger size and send us the measurements. We'll make it based on the measurements you send us.

Spoiled Dog Designs Size Chart

We created Custom Sizing for pets like yours. Very few people are a perfect size so why should we expect our pets to be. Since we make our designs one at a time in Palm Springs, CA we can adjust the pattern to fit your dog. Take three measurements: 1. Around the lower neck 2. Around the chest 3. Length from the base of the neck to the base of the tail. Compare them to the size chart in the item description and order the larger size. Then send us all the measurements and we will make the items based on that. This way your pet will be comfortable and safe in our designs.

We have lots of customers who tell us that. Its scary and dangerous for your dog to be able to slip out of their harness on a walk. Most often its because the harness does not fit well either around the belly or around the neck. Your dog's comfort and safety is important to us and with our Custom Sizing we can solve this problem for you.Take three measurements and compare them to the size chart in the listing. 1. Around the lower neck 2. Around the chest 3. Length from the base of the neck to the base of the tail.You may find that your dog is one size at the neck and one size at the chest. Order the larger size and send us the measurements. We will make the item based on your dog's exact measurements so it fits well and is safe. 

There s a lot to consider when choosing a harness style for your dog. Here's some things to think about.

1. How big is your dog?

2. How strong is your dog?

3. Does your dog pull on a leash?

4. Does your dog react negatively to snaps or Velcro?

5. Does your dog squirm and fuss when you have to put their legs in a harness?

6. Is your dog a breed that is prone to collapsed trachea?

For big, strong, or pulling dogs, make sure you select a harness that is made of strong fabric and is adjustable so you can fit it well to the dog.

For Dog breeds that are prone to collapsed tracheas, make sure you order a choke free harness. All of the harnesses we make or sell are choke free.

For dogs that hate the sound of velcro, choose a step in harness.

For dogs that hate putting their paws into something, choose a vest harness.

There's a lot to consider, I am only hitting the top issues, so if you still have questions, we are here to help. Just email us describing the issues you are having with your pet's harness and we will do our best to help.  Contact us at customerservice@spoileddogdesigns.com. 

As babies, we probably didn't like having clothes on the first time we were dressed. Its the same for our pets. So you can expect them to freeze in place the first time you put something on them whether its a harness, coat, sweater or Halloween costumes.

Here are my recommendations for getting your pet used to any type of garment. 

1. Put it on the pet at home when its quiet. I like to do it before dinner when they are hungry.

2. If they freeze in place, I got to the treat jar or start making dinner....I'm amazed at how fast a dog or cat can forget about what they are wearing when they smell food.

3. If its a harness, put it on, give them a treat, then take them for a walk. It doesn't take long for them to associate the harness with walk time and be very happy about putting it on.

4. If it's a garment that they'll wear indoors for an event, I suggest practicing putting it on and off a few times before the event. 

I always ask customers how they carry their dog now. If you carry your dog in one arm next to the side of your body, they usually love being in the cross body carrier since the carrier will put the dog in the same place, next to your body.

We make the carriers out of soft fabric so they mold to the shape of the dogs' body and they feel safe and secure. And with the cross body design, the dog's weight in distributed across your back and not on one arm or shoulder.

If you are worried about your dog jumping out, we have a leash inside to tether them. But it is nearly impossible for the dog to get out because there is no hard bottom for them to push off from. And if they start to fuss, you will feel it long before they could try to get out.

We love being a part of your special day and have been honored to do special designs for many of our customers. Just email us at customerservice@spoileddogdesigns.com and tell us what you are wanting. 

In the past we have matched fabric colors to make dresses, vests, tuxedo ties, flower collars and tuxedoes for weddings. We love doing this. Just remember that it takes us extra time to find the right color fabric and especially if you want a unique design. So contact us early. The last thing we want you to be concerned about is your dog's outfit. So let's get started right away.

We want any garment you buy to look great, fit well and be safe and secure. So if you ordered the wrong size or its to big or small somewhere, email us and let us know at customerservice@spoileddogdesigns.com

Depending on the problem we may exchange it for another size or we may ask you to pin it to fit before you send it back. Sometimes we ask for pictures....whatever it takes to give us enough information to make it fit well. If we ask a few questions, it's only because we don't have your pet in front of us and we want to make sure we understand what we need to do to make it fit perfectly.

If you need to make a change to your order, contact us immediately at customerservice@spoileddogdesigns.com. 

You can pay for your order by all major credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Amazon Pay. We want you to choose the method that is easiest and most convenient for you. 

We ship anywhere there's a dog! So welcome to the Spoiled Dog Designs family and enjoy shopping for your spoiled dog. You can feel confident that we will ship your order right to you whether you live next door or around the world from us. 

We ship through the United States Postal Service both domestically and internationally. We send orders by First Class Mail if they are under 1lb. and Priority Mail over 1lb. If you are in a rush we suggest you select Priority Mail. We can do our best to get your order out as quickly as possible but once it leaves our hands we loose control of how fast it gets to you.

That depends on what you order. If you order something that is in stock it will ship in the next few days. If it is not in stock and it has to be made, or if you requested Custom Sizing, then it usually takes 7-10 days for us to make the item and have it ready to ship. If you need an item in a short amount of time, email us at customerservice@spoileddogdesigns.com and ask us if it is possible. We will do everything possible to accommodate you.

When we ship your order you will receive an email with the USPS Tracking Number. When the package is picked up later that day, it will be recorded and you will be able to follow it from our door to yours.

FREE if you spend $75 or more and live in the United State. If not, the cost of shipping is based on the weight of the items you buy and where you are located. We ship through the United States Postal Service both domestically and internationally. When you are done shopping and ready to check out, enter your address and the cost of shipping will be calculated for you. We work hard to get the best deals possible on shipping to keep our charges as low as possible. 

Tax laws regarding online sales are changing daily so yesterday's answer may not fit today. We are based in California, USA so any customer that lives in California will pay our sales tax rate. Orders from other states will abide by their state's online sales tax law. Orders from another country do not pay sales tax.