There are very practical reasons for purchasing a dog raincoat especially one you use as a travel raincoat when you take your pet on a trip. For one thing, dogs are a little smelly once they've become wet from the rain. This is because though dogs will shake the excess water off instinctively, their skin releases natural oils when wet. The kind of oils that may encourage you to use a good dog cologne in later grooming. Another reason for a dog raincoat is more obvious. Have you every run outside with wet hair? Notice how much colder it is? Well, it is the same with wet fur. Wnen your pooch's fur becomes wet, it increases the chill factor. Your pet is more vulnerable to illness. So do not leave your pet outside without his raincoat. As added protection against the rain on a walk. Consider a Pet Umbrella made especially for pets. Easy to use, you just open your pet umbrella and attach it to your dog's collar.