A shield-like garment to be worn by dogs. The garment includes a durable water-resistant fabric cover that fits snugly on the back of the dog with straps that pass under the torso holding it in place. Due to the stiffness of the garment, the dog finds it very difficult if not impossible to bend and scratch areas that may be itching. The garment may have a fabric outer cover which presents relatively soft surfaces against the dog and a stiff plastic insert that extends up the length of the shield. The garment is sized to extend from the dog's tail to just behind the dog's neck for maximum resistance to the dog bending around.
