My dog loved his, after swimming, walk in heavy rain, or a bath I only had to spread it out and he'd lie down on it ready to be zipped in. I only left him zipped up for 30 mins max, as I don't think longer would be good for joints (no specialist knowledge, just gut feel), but that was long enough for him to be acceptably damp, and a brush through (before or after a roll on the carpet!) finished the job. He got quite warm in it.
You would need to be around though, and not leave a dog unattended, as if they try to walk it's not good - the ideal would be one with legs like a towelling babygro.
Equafleece all the way for my dogs. Perfect after they have been shooting for the day, dries them off, keeps them warm (very cold sensitive HPR breed) and the best bit - takes the mud off so when they get home they are ready for tea and lazing in front of the fire.
By lynz
Date 27.10.11 00:00 UTC
Thanks everyone for your replies, they have been really helpful.
I think I will buy the Equafleece coats. I want something to put on them when I put them in the car after swimming or when we have been out in the rain, and I didn't really think the bags would be pratical.