The 7 Best Dog Raincoats of 2024, According to Real Pet Parents

Cai Cramer
·7 min read

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Help your pup brave the elements in style

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People / Lily Liu

Rain or shine, the word “w-a-l-k” will inspire a flurry of tail wagging from my Bernese mountain dog. As excited as my pup may be to gallop outside on rainy days, I’m less than enthused to bring my soaking-wet dog back inside to jump on furniture and roll around on carpets. For this reason, a quality dog raincoat can be a life (and upholstery) saver.

The best rain jackets will shield your pup’s head, back, chest, and legs, keeping them dry through rain and snow, and many have holes that allow you to connect your favorite leash to your dog's collar. To find out which raincoats are truly the best and loved by real dogs of all sizes, we polled our staff of proud pet parents here at Dotdash Meredith, PEOPLE’s parent company. We also poured through reviews to share other customer-loved favorites.

We discovered that the best rain jackets are light, comfortable, well-designed, and, of course, ones your pup will actually wear when it's raining. We found seven dog raincoats at Amazon, Petco, and Chewy, and prices start at just $11.

Best Dog Raincoats

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Hde Hooded Dog Raincoat

$22 at Amazon.com

This adorable raincoat is a favorite among our staff, thanks to the lightweight, waterproof fabric and fun pattern options. It has an adjustable belly strap that keeps the coat in place while your dog walks and a hood that you can slip over your pup’s head to keep them dry.

The flexible fabric makes this jacket easily packable, so it’s a great option to slip in your bag on a long walk. It fits small and large dogs from 15 inches to 36 inches from neck to tail but doesn’t come in a size large enough to fit dogs that weigh over 85 pounds.

Hapee Reflective Dog Raincoat

$21 at Amazon.com

For dogs who tend to shirk off tight clothing, this loose-fitting rain jacket is a great option to keep them dry and comfortable. Slip the jacket hood over your pup’s head and attach the elastic Velcro strap across their belly to keep it secure. The jacket comes in four colors and eight sizes to fit dogs from 16 to 34 inches long.

This jacket is designed to flare out slightly over your dog’s back, which prevents water from dripping down onto their legs and paws. One shopper called the jacket “a savior in so many storms and snow days, keeping him dry and happy.” We also love that it has a drawcord hood to keep furry heads dry.

Frisco Lightweight Reversible Packable Dog Raincoat

$11 at Chewy.com

This reversible raincoat provides two jacket styles for the price of one. It’s made from water-resistant, lightweight nylon that covers dogs from head to tail and fits pups from 10 to 26 inches long. The hole makes it easy to attach a leash to your dog’s collar. Best of all, the jacket conveniently folds up to fit in an attached pocket (which is also great for holding treats while you walk), forming a small pouch package that’s easy to tuck into your coat pocket.

Canada Pooch Yellow Dog Torrential Tracker

See at Petco.com

Just when you thought your pup couldn’t get any cuter, this classic yellow raincoat maxes out the adorable scale. The water-resistant jacket covers more of the stomach than most other dog raincoats on the market, which is great for pups with short legs. It’s also available in one of the biggest size ranges we’ve seen in a raincoat and can fit dogs from 8 to 28 inches long. The design even includes two pockets on the back, which are perfect for holding treats.

Doghelios Weather-King Waterproof Dog Jacket

$55 at Amazon.com

For more intense weather, the Doghelios Weather-King jacket is the gold standard. The full waterproof raincoat offers more coverage than any other jacket on our list, protecting your pup’s back, legs, head, and chest from rain and snow. This is also a great choice for dogs who tend to get cold easily because it’s lined with a heat-reflective material that helps keep pups warm and cozy, no matter the weather. For dogs that are 11 to 26 inches, this fully waterproof jacket is a great choice.

Gf Pet Neon Reversible Dog Raincoat

$45 at Target.com

$47 at Walmart.com

The Gf Pet raincoat comes in two neon colors, which helps keep dogs visible in vision-obstructing weather. You can also flip the reversible jacket inside out for a fun tie-dye print.

This raincoat is more fitted than some other options on our list, with elastic corded trim to keep the jacket snug and secure. It comes in a range of sizes, from XXS to 4XL, and can fit dogs from 7 inches to 32 inches long.

If your dog tends to try to remove tighter clothing, then we suggest considering one of the looser-fitting raincoats we love, like the Hapee Reflective Raincoat, but if your dog tolerates clothes, the Gf Pet jacket is our pick.

Frisco Clear Vinyl Dog Raincoat

$15 at Chewy.com

After your dog is freshly bathed with your favorite pet shampoo, you can show off their glossy coat with this transparent raincoat. It’s made from waterproof vinyl that’s designed to keep your pet’s head, shoulders, and back dry. The jacket fits snugly with an adjustable Velcro strap across the belly and is the ideal fit for dogs 12 to 23 inches long. A strategic hole at the collar makes it easy to attach a leash without needing to remove the jacket.

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How to Pick the Right Dog Raincoat

Size

One of the first things to consider when selecting a dog raincoat is how large your dog is, which will determine the size you need to purchase. Some rain jackets, like the Canada Pooch Yellow Dog Torrential Tracker, come in sizes that fit a wide variety of dogs, from Chihuahuas to Labrador retrievers.

Most rain jackets list their sizes according to the length of a dog's body from the neck to the bottom of the tail. Some size guides will also consider the circumference of a dog’s stomach. Before purchasing a raincoat for your dog, use a soft tape measure to determine your pet’s length and circumference to ensure a good, comfortable fit.

Material 

Some rain jackets for dogs are more fashionable than functional, so it’s important to consider the kind of material used before purchasing. Some of our picks are more lightweight and are better for withstanding light rain rather than torrential downpours. Raincoats like the Frisco Lightweight Reversible Packable Dog Raincoat are super lightweight, which makes them ideal for stuffing in a backpack. Thicker vinyl raincoats, like the Frisco Lightweight Clear Vinyl Dog Raincoat, are thicker and more difficult to pack away but are completely waterproof and protect against heavy rain.

Take Our Word For It

Cai Cramer is a staff shopping writer who tests and reviews the best products in the beauty, fashion, pet, and lifestyle spaces. For this story, Cai spoke with proud pet parents about their favorite dog raincoats, taking into consideration the price, size range, and quality of each coat. Cai also researched reviews for the most popular dog raincoats online and selected the best raincoats for dogs to keep them dry no matter the weather. 

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