Integrated Harness Dog Jacket — Waterproof Padded Winter Coat

The Pro Paw Perspective: The All-in-One Winter Warrior

Why we swear by this for our pack

As professional walkers and home boarders, we know the "Winter Dread"—that moment you realize you have four muddy dogs to clean and four separate harnesses to untangle from soaked coats. We started using this Integrated Harness Padded Jacket because, quite frankly, it turned a 10-minute departure struggle into a 30-second breeze.

When we are managing a full schedule of boarders, we don't have time for gear that doesn't perform. This isn't just a fashion statement; it’s a functional solution to the British winter that we personally rely on every single morning.

The "Pro" Features We Love:

• The Ultimate Time-Saver: The built-in harness is a game-changer. No more fumbling with straps over bulky layers or trying to fit a harness over a wet coat. You clip the lead directly to the jacket and go. It’s secure, sturdy, and cuts down the "faff" factor significantly.

• Maximum Coverage, Minimum Bathing: We love how the padding extends across the chest and stomach. In our experience, this is the "splash zone." By keeping the mud on the jacket and off the dog’s undercarriage, you’re saving yourself (and us!) a lot of time with the towel.

• The "Quick-Turnaround" Fabric: When you're out in the elements multiple times a day, gear needs to dry fast. We’ve found the quilting on these jackets dries remarkably quickly—perfect for back-to-back walks.

The Pro Paw Sizing Guide: Finding the Right Fit

Because we see so many different dogs in our boarding and walking services, we’ve done the guesswork for you. Forget generic charts—here is how we’ve found these jackets fit our regular "clients":

• Small: A perfect fit for Miniature Dachshunds and similar toy breeds.

• Medium: Great for your average Cockapoo or a smaller Cocker Spaniel.

• Large: Ideal for a larger Cocker Spaniel or an average-sized Staffie (the extra room is perfect for those broader Staffie chests!).

Pro Tip: If your dog is between sizes or has a particularly deep chest, we usually recommend sizing up to ensure they have full range of movement during their zoomies!

How We Maintain Our Gear (The Professional Way)

People often ask how we keep our equipment looking fresh despite the daily mud. Here is the exact routine we use at Pro-Paw to make these jackets last:

1. The Post-Walk Swill: As soon as we’re back, we take the coat off, lay it flat, and give it a quick blast with our mud shower to swill the grit off. Because the fabric is so efficient, it dries almost immediately and is ready to be reused for the next walk.

2. The Deep Clean: Every 4 to 5 days—or after a particularly legendary mud-rolling session—we pop it in the washing machine.

3. The Golden Rule: We stick to a rinse and spin cycle and avoid detergents whenever possible. Heavy chemicals can strip the life out of the fabric and reduce its lifespan. Plain water usually does the trick!

Our Professional Promise

We wouldn't put our name—or our boarders—in this jacket if it didn't stand up to the rigours of professional use. From forest treks to rainy pavement plods, this is the coat we reach for when we want to keep our dogs warm, dry, and secure without the headache of extra layers.

Available in 3 classic colours. Professional quality, starting from just £25.99.