Hurtta Motivation Cooling Vest - Lightweight Breathable Cooling Vest for Active Dogs

Keep your dog cool, comfortable, and safe during warm weather with the Hurtta Motivation Cooling Vest. Specially designed to support your dog’s natural thermoregulation, this vest cools the chest and back areas—helping to protect the heart and chest muscles where heat can be most dangerous. Ideal for garden play, summer walks, training sessions or outdoor events, the vest is easy to use: simply soak in cold water, wring out, and let your dog enjoy refreshing relief from the heat. It has a zip-up back for quick fitting and durable materials designed for high-performance comfort.

Effective Full-Chest Cooling – Covers and cools vital areas such as the chest and heart to aid heat tolerance during hot weather.

High Absorption Fabric – Holds twice the moisture of standard terry cloth for extended cooling performance.

Quick and Easy Use – Just soak, wring, and wear; includes a convenient back zip for fuss-free on/off.

Ideal for Active Use – Perfect for dog sports, walks, garden play, or days at the beach.

What you'll need:
A soft tape measure
A calm dog (treats help!)
A friend to assist (optional, but handy!)

You will need to measure your dog's back length, neckline and chest girth. 

Back length (Base of Neck to Base of Tail):
Start at the base of your dog’s neck—where the neck meets the shoulders, not where a collar usually sits and lay the tape along their spine to the base of their tail. When measuring your dog’s back, always allow for the natural curve of their spine — coats aren’t meant to be drum-tight!

Tip: Make sure the dog is standing, not sitting or lying down. Add 1–2cm for comfort and ease of movement. If your dog is between sizes, it’s usually best to go up a size for a better fit and coverage.

Neckline (Base of Neck):
Wrap the tape measure snugly around the base of your dog’s neck—where the neck meets the shoulders, not where a collar usually sits.

Tip: Think of where a polo shirt collar would naturally sit on your dog. Don’t measure too high.

Chest Girth (Widest Part of Rib Cage):
Find the widest part of your dog’s ribcage—usually just behind the front legs. Wrap the tape measure around this area to get the chest girth.

Tip: Keep the tape snug but not tight. You should be able to slip one or two fingers between the tape and your dog’s body.