| Halloween is an ancient Celtic festival celebrated on | | | | 7. Dog should be able to see as well as hear clearly, |
| October 31. The festivals would involve bonfires, and | | | | while in their costume. |
| children and pets dressed up in scary costumes. | | | | Try and follow all the instructions, to make your dog's |
| You can have a real good time with your beloved dog | | | | Halloween really enjoyable as well as safe. |
| on Halloween by dressing him up in a costume for the | | | | Here are some great dog costume ideas to get your |
| big day. Dog Halloween costumes get a lot of | | | | creative juices flowing... |
| attention. You can have a all sorts of fun making a | | | | You can make your dog wear a head band like bunny |
| costume for your dog and truly enjoy perfecting his | | | | ears and a big fuzzy tail to be like a bunny rabbit, |
| look so he can draw admiring glances from all who | | | | reindeer horns are a hit at Christmas time. |
| see him! | | | | Deedlie-boppers can complement a lady bug costume |
| Here are some important thing to remember when | | | | - just experiment with fun hats and headbands you |
| assembling your dog's Halloween costume: | | | | find around the house. Novelty hats with fake hair |
| 1. The costume should be appropriate size-wise, don't | | | | attached can be hilarious, too. |
| make it too tight or too loose, as this may cause | | | | Your dog can dress as the most popular super hero |
| problems. A tight costume can stop circulation around | | | | around (or just as Super Pup) with a cape that goes |
| the legs and can cause discomfort, and injury. A loose | | | | around the dog's leg and back. |
| costume can get pulled off easily, or snag on furniture | | | | Some people prefer a clown costumes for their dogs |
| or jack-o-lanterns. Help your dog get comfortable | | | | on Halloween. You can put a big collar around your |
| wearing the costume by taking it on and off a few | | | | dog's neck, a pair of pants and big shoes on his feet. |
| times, and letting the dog wear it a few times in | | | | You can also put a couple of balloons around his collar |
| advance of the "big day." | | | | if they're out of the way of your dog. |
| 2. There must be quite a few openings in the costume. | | | | Some people would like make a black cat costumes |
| Especially be aware of what will happen when the | | | | for their dogs. Then they can accompany other |
| dog inevitably has to relieve himself. | | | | witches and ghouls in the family. |
| 3. Add a lot of reflective patches to the costumes, just | | | | Star Wars costumes can be another good idea for |
| like you do with the kid's costumes. This is especially | | | | your dog on Halloween. Or just choose the popular |
| important if the dog will be out at night. | | | | "cult classics" of the year for inspiration. |
| 4. The costume should not be too warm if it's warm | | | | There are so many ideas that you would like to try. |
| outside, as dogs can easily overheat quite quickly. | | | | Find something that will be easy and fun given what |
| Don't make your dog run around a lot while he's | | | | you have on hand or go bargain hunting for good |
| wearing his costume. | | | | props at your local Good Will or used clothes sales |
| 5. Avoid using any small parts that the dog might | | | | center. |
| swallow. Beads can be really dangerous to your dog if | | | | If you'd prefer to buy a cheap and ready-made |
| he swallows them. If you see your dog is nipping at the | | | | Halloween costume for your dog, that's a great way |
| costume and it's starting to come apart, it's probably | | | | to make sure everything will be safe and look fantastic |
| not safe for him to wear it. | | | | when the big day comes. Here's our collection of great |
| 6. Dogs must be handled and supervised properly, with | | | | dog costumes for Halloween or any occasion. |
| a leash. | | | | |