If I was a dog, I reckon I’d be well into buying dog clothes. However, as a dog in the 21^st Century, you just don’t have the autonomy to choose your own clothing. For the fashion conscious dog, the risk of their owner buying them some garish dog coat – or a jersey that clashes with their rusty fur – is quite high.

That’s why it’s important for dog owners to take buying clothes for their dog very seriously. How would you feel if all the dogs in your street were wearing trendy hunting jackets and velvet waist coats – when you are lumped with a Union Flag t-shirt drawn tightly over your stocky doggy body?

It certainly takes time and thought when it comes to buying the right dog clothes for your hound. And the problem is, you can’t really ask them what they think of their new diamante dog collar, can you? But once you’ve slipped such an item on their neck or body, you should take note of any puppy dog eyes afterwards. If they really don’t like their new clothing or accessories, then they may try and rip it off with their teeth; a sure fire sign that they do not agree with your choice in dog clothes.

Look out for a waggy tail and perky eyes after you’ve fitted your dog with new clobber; then you know they’d rather wear it than play ‘fetch’ with it.