Dog drying robe vs towel: what Australian dog owners actually use

Towels work. They also leave a wet pile in the car and a dog that shakes once more for luck. Drying robes wrap the body, free your hands, and cut the post-swim chaos.

When a robe wins

• Rainy city walks
• Beach and river days
• Bath night in small apartments
• Dogs that hate being towel-wrestled

Shop the Dog Drying Robe ($35) or browse grooming & care and apparel.

Care tips

Hang to dry between uses, wash on a gentle cycle, and keep a spare towel for paws only — mud stays at the door.