{"id":8295,"date":"2021-09-30T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/?p=8295"},"modified":"2025-10-14T07:56:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T06:56:21","slug":"how-to-care-for-your-dogs-clothing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/how-to-care-for-your-dogs-clothing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to care for your dog\u2019s clothing\u00a0\ufffc"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-outfit.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-outfit.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-outfit.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-outfit.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-outfit.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-outfit.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-outfit.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-outfit.jpg?resize=291%2C164&amp;ssl=1 291w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-outfit.jpg?w=2580&amp;ssl=1 2580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-outfit.jpg?w=3870&amp;ssl=1 3870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@sam-lion?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Sam Lion<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/curious-dog-in-clothes-sitting-on-floor-5731804\/?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Pexels<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We love our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/how-to-rid-your-clothing-of-pet-hair\/\">dogs<\/a>. They really are our best friends. That is why it is important to stay on top of cleaning and caring for their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/clothing-to-avoid-wearing-to-the-beach\/\">clothing<\/a>. To keep them safe and looking fabulous.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>How often?<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Check the care label<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Make repairs<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Pre-treat stains<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Seal the garment<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Use the right detergent<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Dry&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Clean your machine<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">How often?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just like humans, dog&#8217;s clothing must be washed regularly to remove <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/school-uniform-hygiene-tips\/\">bacteria <\/a>and keep them looking and smelling fresh. You will find that the frequency that you wash your dog&#8217;s items will vary depending on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/autumn-fashion-2020\/\">season<\/a>. For example, you may not dress your pup as often during the spring and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/how-to-dress-for-summer-in-the-office\/\">summer <\/a>seasons so their outfits will only need to be washed once a month. In the autumn and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/the-right-way-to-store-away-your-winter-clothes\/\">winter <\/a>months, however, you might be dressing your dog every day and therefore washing their clothing biweekly, if not weekly.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jumper.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jumper.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jumper.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jumper.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jumper.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jumper.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jumper.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jumper.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jumper.jpg?w=2580&amp;ssl=1 2580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jumper.jpg?w=3870&amp;ssl=1 3870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@introspectivedsgn?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Erik Mclean<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/black-and-white-dog-on-snow-covered-ground-4062187\/?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Pexels<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Check the care label<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Washing your dog\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-wax-from-clothing\/\">clothing <\/a>is not dissimilar to washing your own. Firstly, it\u2019s important to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/how-to-care-for-knitwear\/\">always read the care label.<\/a> Just like with human clothing, some dog clothing will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/how-to-hand-wash-clothes\/\">hand wash only<\/a> depending on the material it is made from. You may also find that some items can only withstand a certain heat setting on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/5-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-clean-in-the-washing-machine\/\">washing machine<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jacket.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jacket.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jacket.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jacket.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jacket.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jacket.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jacket.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jacket.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jacket.jpg?w=2580&amp;ssl=1 2580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-jacket.jpg?w=3870&amp;ssl=1 3870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@sam-lion?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Sam Lion<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/adorable-dog-in-cool-hoodie-on-white-background-5733426\/?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Pexels<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Make repairs\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before washing yours dog\u2019s garment, check for any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/make-your-clothes-look-new-again\/\">rips or loose threads<\/a> that may become worse whilst washing. Dog clothing can be incredibly expensive so it\u2019s best to make any mends whilst they are small and manageable.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-cardi.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-cardi.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-cardi.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-cardi.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-cardi.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-cardi.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-cardi.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-cardi.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-cardi.jpg?w=2580&amp;ssl=1 2580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@skylar-kang?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Skylar Kang<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/dachshund-in-warm-clothes-on-floor-in-house-6044712\/?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Pexels<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Pre-treat stains\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just like with your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/celebrate-pride-through-clothing\/\">clothing <\/a>it\u2019s important that any stains on your pooch&#8217;s clothes are lifted prior to washing. It\u2019s easy for your dogs items to become stained, especially when you take them for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/the-parks-of-copenhagen\/\">park walks<\/a>, so give each item a thorough check before putting them in the machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/pre-treatment-alternatives\/\">pre-treat stains<\/a>, rub a small amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-laundry-detergent\/\">heavy duty laundry detergent<\/a> directly into the stain using either your fingers or a soft bristled brush. Make sure that the detergent is thoroughly worked in before putting it in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/5-signs-you-need-to-replace-your-washing-machine\/\">washing machine<\/a> or moving on to handwashing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/doggy.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/doggy.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/doggy.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/doggy.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/doggy.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/doggy.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/doggy.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/doggy.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/doggy.jpg?w=2580&amp;ssl=1 2580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/doggy.jpg?w=3870&amp;ssl=1 3870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@eun-suk-2095354?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Eun Suk<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/black-dog-wearing-a-blue-pet-clothing-6866581\/?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Pexels<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Seal the garment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are machine washing your dogs clothing, make sure that all buttons, zippers, and poppers are closed. This will help prevent any snagging and loose threads becoming unravelled. You may also want to put the clothing in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/laundry-essentials-for-freshers\/\">mesh laundry bag <\/a>to prevent any small accessories becoming detached and lost, and to manage the amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-hair-dye-stains\/\">hair <\/a>that makes its way into your machine.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-hat.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-hat.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-hat.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-hat.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-hat.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-hat.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-hat.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-hat.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-hat.jpg?w=2580&amp;ssl=1 2580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-in-hat.jpg?w=3870&amp;ssl=1 3870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@gilberto-reyes-259461?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Gilberto Reyes<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/brown-and-white-american-pit-bull-terrier-with-brown-costume-825949\/?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Pexels<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Use the right detergent\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your dogs skin is incredibly sensitive so you must make sure that you are using the right detergent. It\u2019s best to use a hypoallergenic detergent that does not contain perfumes and dyes- the best option is to find a detergent for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/tips-on-washing-baby-clothes\/\">babies <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/laundry-tips-for-sensitive-skin\/\">sensitive skin<\/a>. Alternatively, you can buy pet specific detergent.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you notice that your pooch&#8217;s garments don\u2019t smell particularly fresh once you have washes them, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-stains-with-baking-soda\/\">baking soda<\/a> to lift the smell. Mix a solution of two quarters of water and one cup of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/5-benefits-of-adding-baking-soda-to-your-laundry\/\">baking soda<\/a> and leave your item to soak overnight. The next day, re-wash the clothing and you should notice the smell disappear.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/unidog.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/unidog.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/unidog.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/unidog.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/unidog.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/unidog.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/unidog.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/unidog.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/unidog.jpg?w=2580&amp;ssl=1 2580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/unidog.jpg?w=3870&amp;ssl=1 3870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@mark-glancy-721708?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">mark glancy<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/boston-terrier-wearing-unicorn-pet-costume-1564506\/?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Pexels<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Dry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have washed your dog&#8217;s clothing, you must make sure that it is properly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/hacks-for-drying-clothes\/\">dry <\/a>before re-dressing your pup. The best way to dry your dog&#8217;s clothing is to leave each item to air dry. 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Your pups clothing will more than likely be hairy when it first enters the machine, and that hair will now be distributed in your washing machine. Take an hour out of your day to thoroughly clean your machine, ready for your next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/reduce-reuse-recycle-whilst-doing-laundry\/\">load of laundry<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-.jpg?resize=292%2C164&amp;ssl=1 292w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-.jpg?w=2580&amp;ssl=1 2580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/dog-.jpg?w=3870&amp;ssl=1 3870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@introspectivedsgn?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Erik Mclean<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/cute-dog-in-clothes-near-modern-sport-car-on-road-4744643\/?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\">Pexels<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whilst you are taking care of your dog&#8217;s clothing, let us take care of yours. 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