Does my dog need a coat?
Ever watched your dog shiver or curl up into a ball and ask yourself “Does my dog need a coat?” There …
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Peanut Butter Dog Treats Recipe
Our peanut butter dog treat recipe is a healthy choice, using simple ingredients you’ll most likely to have in your pantry …
Fed up with wet smelly dog collars?
Dealing with wet smelly dog collars and leashes isn’t one of the more special moments of being a dog owner, let’s …
What are the costs of owning a dog?
What are the costs of owning a dog? The decision to bring a dog into your family is exciting and emotional …
Stayin’ Cool
You human folk may love Summer but spare a thought for us dogs. Bad enough we don’t get to enjoy the …
How to calm your dog during fireworks
Fireworks are stressful for both pets and owners. Add to that the number of pets that escape and go missing and …
The Animal Outfitters liver cake recipe for dogs
Dogs absolutely love liver cake and it drives our two boys bonkers! Rio will sit patiently waiting while it’s being prepared …
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Homemade dog treat recipe
Even though your dog can’t have chocolate at Easter you can still spoil them with homemade dog treats. Go one step …
Never work with children or animals!
Just kidding. Dogs can be great to work with! Check out a fun day with Rio and Muppet modelling Bone Dry …
Getting Carried Away. A Guide to Pet Carriers.
Sometimes we all need a little lift in our lives and your small pet is no different. There are many situations …
Keep your dog feeling warm this winter
Keep your dog feeling warm this winter. Does your dog shiver and shake through New Zealand’s winter? Many dogs feel the …
How to get the best dog coat fit: A guide for measuring your dog
As winter looms it’s time to start thinking about buying a dog coat or jumper to help your pooch cope with …
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Is your dog’s poop healthy? Scoop the poop and find out.
Dog poop, not the nicest subject. Picking it up isn’t pleasant. Standing in it is worse. Cleaning it off your shoes …
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Taking your dog on a domestic flight is easier than you think
This Christmas we were flying the length of the country to visit family but what about the dog? Leave him with …
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How to calm your dog during a thunderstorm
There’s no such thing as a perfect storm if you’ve got four legs and a tail. It can be very upsetting …
Why buy pet insurance? What you should know.
For many New Zealanders owning a dog is part of life, and they are part of the family. But it’s no …
What’s new in the pet industry: Interzoo 2016
Two years ago when Animal Outfitters was just an idea we heard about Interzoo – the biggest global trade show for …
Ellen DeGeneres with an Animal Outfitters Bone Dry Dog Robe
Auggie, Wolf, and puppy Kid complete the Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi family. And they’re in for a treat having …
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Tug of War. A simple game to bond with your dog
Tug-of-war with your dog will often drive them crazy with excitement. In our house it’s a proper David v Goliath encounter …
Kia Ora, Air New Zealand in-flight magazine features Animal Outfitters
We’re delighted that our NZ designed and made pet travel blankets feature in this month’s “Hot News” section of Kia Ora, …
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Animal Outfitters now open to Australia
Australian dogs go nuts! Animal Outfitters now ship trans-Tasman, giving owners access to our online collection of stylish and affordable pet …
Why buy leather?
Leather’s strength, beauty and rich aroma has long seduced people, with roots right back to Neanderthal Man. So what makes leather …
The benefits of crate training your dog
I used to think crate training was cruel. I hadn’t grown up in environments where dogs were crate trained so I …
Whatever the weather
No-one told Rio that schnauzers don’t really like swimming. He’s often in the sea fetching sticks and balls, despite the challenges …
Welcome to Animal Outfitters
Welcome to our online store. We offer a range of elegant pet accessories to owners who believe their pets deserve to …