What to wear while walking the dog.

When I first started walking my lovely dog, who sadly died on Christmas Day, I was determined not to be a 'typical' dog walker. I only wore trainers for exercise and so wore flat shoes and a light jacket when it wasn't cold, my wax jacket and wellies when cold and an umbrella when raining. After about 12 years, my feet hurt and my elbow ached holding the umbrella! I bought a v.ery comfy pair of Sketchers trainers and a waterproof jacket with a hood for when it is raining!!!,

I just wear a pair of wellies as they're really comfy to walk in on normal streets, with whatever trousers I'm wearing tucked in, but I must have my ear muffs on as I get bad earache if it's windy.

I can't wear anything too warm even in very cold weather as I get really hot - sometimes I meet up with my sister and brother-in-law to walk the dogs and they are dressed as if going out in the Arctic!

I have been a dog walker all my adult life. Definitely wouldn´t wear thick jumpers, find that once I get going I get quite hot. Thinnish layers are best. And a waterproof jacket with a hood, many´s the time I´ve been caught in a sudden downpour with nothing to cover my head. Very very comfortable shoes, possibly several pairs, so you don´t wear the same ones every day. Wouldn´t wear wellingtons, as I imagine they would cause blisters. I always tie a small silk scarf around my neck. And always take my mobile phone. Happy walking.

Simple - like the rest of us that don't have dogs - dress for the weather, plus where something that you don't mind getting muddy!
At least that article provided someone with a job!

We have only recently got our dog, so I'm not properly equipped yet. I do the early morning and late evening walks and tend to wear my pyjamas wit an old fleece over the top, I borrow my DH's Toggi Stockmans coat, which is a huge waxed coat to cover up my pyjamas. Green wellies and thick socks, all topped o;ff by whatever hat I can find. Not elegans, I think I will have to shop for something nicer.

BradfordLass72
You are hilarious.

What ever I happen to be wearing at the time, I don’t wear any particular attire but don’t wear pjs, always wear thick coat and boots though

What did the article suggest as suitable attire for dog walking?
Was it as practical as a fashion feature I once saw - a smiling model model potting up in a greenhouse wearing a pale cashmere sweater !
Since then I've always felt slightly under dressed in my usual old gardening gear ?

Do not wear long floppy scarves or blouses with floppy bows.
Sis i L found out the hard way when her blouse came untied as she picked up poo ...
I am knitting a neck warmer / cowl atm for dog walking to avoid this ?.

For walking my dogs it is a wind proof, waterproof fur lined jacket, jeans, wellingtons, thick scarf and gloves. Underneath are thermal top and leggings. Said jacket must have a fur lined hood, large pockets for the essential poo bags, biscuit treats, mobile phone, several paper hankies, a packet of wipes for mucky hands and a couple of peppermints. Hopefully in the summer the thermal top and leggings can be discarded. Can be a bit windy and chilly where I live

High-Visibility vests which slip over clothing are essential if you are going anywhere near traffic.

A stout stick to ward off other dogs and muggers.
A wee hip flask to help you recover after warding off other dogs and muggers.

Stout walking boots. These should be emersed, when new in warm wateer (while you are wearing them of course) and then walked dry so they fit the specific shape of your feet.
(This almost caused divorce in our house when my husband insisted I do it but By jingoes he was right and I had the most comfortable walking boots ever from then on. They took me hundreds of miles !

Weather-appropritate clothing and from what I remember of the UK, that's a waterproof mac; a balaclava and scarf; heavy wool jersey, socks and thermal underwear. In winter you may need even more.

Portable GPS in case you get lost, unless that is your intention, plus one on the dog's collar in case it gets lost but dogs usually know how to get home anyway. Well, I've never seen one using a GPS but it may be different in the UK.

Emergency supplies in case the aforementioned GPS develops a glitch. My friend's took her to a beach - she wanted the shopping center.

Emergency supplies (according to my dear departed) consists of enough food to keep you alive at least 3 days; 2 litres of water; an emergency foil thermal blanket to prevent hypothermia, a whistle and a First Aid Kit.

Of course, if you're only going to the park......

I once walked my dog in my pyjamas before I was to get ready for work. I did have a long waxed coat over my pyjamas, this was fine but I slipped and twisted my ankle!
There was a fast running stream where I fell so I took my boot off and put my foot in the stream and basically froze it, this was enough pain relief for me to be able to get home.
I never walked my dog in my pyjamas again!

No cars in the fields at the end of the road - so, as above, waterproof hiking boots, long Regatta padded coat, jeans, hat, scarf, gloves - and a stylish roll of poop bags!

Whatever dog walkers (or just walkers) wear in the dark, it is should be light coloured clothing so they can be seen by on coming cars. That goes for cyclists too, who are stupid enough to ride without lights on their bikes- plenty of those silly buggers around!

Well, the dog walkers that go past our house every day, and there are a lot, and those I meet when walking myself, (we do not have a dog), wear anything and everything, according to the weather. Generally sensible shoes/boots. Currently lots of new Christmas knitwear, coast and jackets of all sorts or jeans and hoodies, However, I live in a rural area.

If you live in a town, while shoes would be sensible, I would dress as I would dress day to day.

To be honest, does it matter?

Waterproof jacket and wellies mainly at the moment. I also have a trendy black woolly hat!

Whoops, should have responded to the OP, Teetime, I'm so relieved I didn't see this article and almost wish you hadn't told us about it.
Stylish clothes for dog walking! is it even A Thing.

Old jeans or cords, thermal vest, warm fleece, hat, gloves, thick warm socks, walking boots or wellies (wellies if in the fields which resemble lakes) and a warm waterproof coat.
I have to very hairy dogs and need to take half the clothing off when I get home, to shower the dogs. Remind how much I love the dogs....

Too many moments

I don't tend to think about my attire when preparing to walk the dog

I tend to just throw a coat over whatever I'm wearing

And wellies at the moment

Muddy in the woods at the moment

early in the morning, pj's, wellies and a warm waterproof jacket.

Anything that washes well, the spaniel is a jumper, and goes through everything rather than round?

I practically live in jeans and jumpers in the winter so I just chuck on my Barbour jacket and boots and I'm good to go.

Scarf and woolly hat if it's really cold.

It's a good excuse for clothes shopping though, teetime!

Barbour jacket, Muck wellies, jeans.