Halloween is an ancient Celtic festival celebrated on October 31. The festivals include bonfires and children and pets dressed in scary costumes.
You can have a good time with your beloved dog on Halloween by dressing him up in a costume for the big day. Halloween costumes for dogs attract a lot of attention. You can have a lot of fun making a costume for your dog and really enjoy perfecting his look so that he can draw admiring glances from everyone who sees him!
Here are some important things to remember when putting together your dog’s Halloween costume:
1. The costume must be appropriate in size, do not make it too tight or too loose, as this may cause problems. A tight costume can stop circulation around the legs and cause discomfort and injury. A loose costume can easily come off or get caught on furniture or lanterns. Help your dog get comfortable wearing the costume by putting it on and taking it off a few times, and let the dog wear it a few times before the “big day.”
2. There should be plenty of openings in the costume. Be especially careful about what happens when the dog inevitably has to relieve himself.
3. Add lots of reflective patches to costumes, just like you do with kids’ costumes. This is especially important if the dog will be out at night.
4. The costume should not be too warm if it is hot outside, as dogs can easily overheat quite quickly. Don’t make your dog run around too much while he’s wearing his costume.
5. Avoid using small parts that the dog can swallow. Beads can be really dangerous for your dog if he swallows them. If you see that your dog is chewing on the costume and it’s starting to fall apart, it’s probably not safe for him to wear it.
6. Dogs must be properly handled and supervised, on a leash.
7. The dog must be able to see and hear clearly, while wearing its costume.
Try to follow all the instructions so that your dog’s Halloween is really fun and safe.
Here are some great dog costume ideas to get your creativity flowing…
You can make your dog wear a headband like bunny ears and a big furry tail to look like a bunny, reindeer antlers are a hit at Christmas. Deedlie-boppers can complement a ladybug costume, just experiment with fun hats and headbands you find around the house. Novelty hats with fake hair can also be fun.
Your dog can be dressed as the most popular super hero (or just Super Pup) with a cape that wraps around the dog’s leg and back.
Some people prefer a clown costume for their dogs on Halloween. You can put a large collar around your dog’s neck, a pair of pants, and large shoes on his feet. You can also put a couple of balloons around his collar if they don’t get in the way of your dog.
Some people would like to make a black cat costume for their dogs. So they can accompany other witches and demons in the family.
Star Wars costumes can be another good idea for your dog on Halloween. Or just choose the year’s popular “cult classics” for inspiration.
There are so many ideas that you would like to try. Find something that’s easy and fun given what you have on hand or go bargain hunting for great accessories at your local Good Will or thrift store.
