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Volunteers Use Creative Tactic to Boost Pit Bull’s Confidence

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A man kneeling down with a dog in a pink dress, showcasing dogs wearing clothes.

For those people that believe dogs should never don clothes, they haven’t met Fiesta.

The pit bull mix came to the Best Friends Animal Society in 2013 after spending her life in the dogfighting world. She was quite shy and was having difficulty coming out of her shell – that is until volunteers gave her own wardrobe.

Related: Fashion Helps This Former Bait Dog Show Her True Colors

Once she slipped on a tee, dress or even Halloween costume, she becomes a whole new dog. Her confidence is  boosted, she wiggles around and becomes super friendly. Her favorite item is her pink-polka dot dress that she wears during the summer months.

Related: How Dressing Like Her Dog Helps This Woman Raise Awareness for Shelter Pups

By Andrea Huspeni

Andrea Huspeni is the founder and CEO of This Dog's Life. Her mission it to help dogs live a happier, healthier and longer life. When she isn't working, she spends time with her two dogs, Lola and Milo. She resides in Brooklyn, NY.

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