Chenille Pet Drying Towel

Wet dogs rarely stand still for a towel, and this one is built around that problem. The microfiber wrap has hand pockets, so you can slide your fingers in and rub down a shaking coat without the fabric slipping out of your grip.

Microfiber soaks up water from fur quickly and wrings out easily, which makes it handy after baths, rainy walks and muddy park trips. It comes in yellow, gray and blue, so you can keep one by the door and another in the car.

Put your hands in the pockets, wrap the towel around your pet, and press and rub along the back, chest and legs. Rinse out mud before it dries, then wash the towel on its own so fur does not cling to other laundry. Let it air dry, and skip fabric softener, which can leave the fibers less absorbent.

This is a single lightweight towel rather than a robe, so very large or long-coated dogs may need a second one to finish the job. Packed flat, one towel weighs about 5.1 oz (145 g). Our guide to dog drying coats covers other ways to cut down on wet-dog mess.