Dog Costumes - Pet Costumes

If you have dogs that are tolerant of clothing and you are looking for a cool but easy-to-get-on costume, the Dracula Dog Costume is an awesome pick. There’s no need to buy fangs since they have their own and it washes up nicely on the gentle cycle in case they make a mad dash through the mud. We’ve had these costumes for two years and they are still in great shape but I have no idea where Amazon got the price of two dollars a piece, we paid $5.99 for them and they were worth every penny.

The costume isn’t complicated to get on any size dog but you do need to read the package to see which size will be best for you. I would have sworn that the small would fit the Dauschund but they needed the medium; if you are ordering online you’d be wise to order from a site that has the individual size charts for each costume listed on the product page. Because each costume is different you can’t say that a Dracula one will fit the same way as Superman or a ghost. This isn’t a full body / slip over costume so it isn’t as constrictive as some of the more expensive costumes but it still looks great on dogs of any color and size.

So what do you get with this costume? A cape and a star shaped clip that keeps the cape in place; it is attached / sewn to the one side of the cape so you won’t end up losing it when you are out and about. On the underside of the cape there is a piece of fabric with a little bit of elastic in it; you can use this to secure the back of the cape to the dog by sliding it under the dogs belly. This is optional, some people like to have the cape free flowing but if you have a dog that likes to take off, well, its better to have it secured so it doesn’t get stuck in something.

The dogs got a lot of laughs when they had their Dracula Dog Costumes on but two hours was about the max for any of them; they would start getting fidgety and you just knew that if they could get the cape in between their teeth they’d end up trying to pull or rip it off. We did have a confrontation with someone that said it was cruel to dress up any animal and that it was “unnatural”; I looked at her and asked her how natural it was to put a collar and leash on a “wild animal” [meaning the dog that she was walking]. I’d rather have a pet in something that has a lot of open area than something that completely covers them but if your pet is resistant to it and tries to squirm out of it, do everyone a favor and let them enjoy the holiday without a costume.

There are a lot of Dracula themed dog costumes on the market so it is going to be hard to find this exact one. Couple that with the fact that this is a seasonal item so if you try to get it outside the Halloween season and end up getting the correct costume. If you are ordering online make sure that they have a return policy that works for you; if you end up getting something that looks completely different that what was featured at the site you should be able to return it if it is still unopened or in new condition.

This comes in four sizes; petite, small, medium and large. There is an extra large version but the design and cape are a little different and it’s called the Deluxe Dracula Dog Costume. In hindsight I should have gone with the extra large size for the Rottie because he was a bit cramped and uncomfortable in the large size but we made it work and he tolerated it for a few hours. I found another website that sells a similar type of costume and that’s the one that I’ll have to go with for the bigger dogs so they are a little more comfortable.

Is this better than the more expensive Dracula costumes? I’ve put some of the twenty to thirty dollars costumes on the dogs and they looked good but unless you are taking your pet to a ton of parties or plan on having them wearing it more than a few times a season, it’s a waste to spend that much. You could make a cloth one but not everyone is skilled with sewing let alone measuring a dog for the pattern. If you can get this for under ten dollars and are happy with the way that it fits then this is a good pick and if taken care of it will last for more than a few years.

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Football Fever Dog Costume is perfect for those attention go-getters. Let your pet be the only tailgater with a tail! Includes a soft football helmet and plush football. Machine washable.Halloween Pet Costumes are a great way to include your pet in the Halloween festivities! These pet costumes are specially designed specifically for your pets body. All pet costumes are made to be comfortable and adorable. Be sure to select the right size pet costume. Football Fever Dog Costume BACK NECK XSmall up to 8″ 10″-13″ Small 8″ - 12″ 13″-16″ Medium 12″ - 16″ 16″-20″ Large 16″-20″ 18″-24″ XLarge 20″-24″ 20″-26″ Measuring Your Pet 1. Measure your pet from base of the neck to base of the tail. This is the length. 2. Measure your pets chest at its widest point, which is usually behind the front legs, this the girth. Add about 2″ to ensure costume fits. 3. Measure your pet at the neck around the top of the shoulders for neck measurement. If your dog is stouter, has a thick coat, broader chest, wider underside or is at the maximum for the size chart you may want to go up to the next larger size for a looser fit. Please note the next size up will fit up to the largest size range listed.

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A simple idea for many holiday occasions is to match the colors of your materials with the colors for that particular holiday.

For example, make a pink cape for Valentine’s Day and a green cape St. Patrick’s Day.

For holidays where several colors are used, consider using a base color for the cape, then sewing or gluing on stars, hearts or other shapes in the other colors.

Adding some type of hat or crown makes for a more complete dog costume. The hat can be the same color, more than one color, or have complementary colors to the cape.

See Dog Capes and Dog Party Hats for some basic instructions.

DOG COSTUME THEMES

Fit your dog costume ideas to the event your dog will be attending:

• Is it a fancy dress party with “pirates,” “superheroes,” “Hawaii” or “wedding bells” as the theme?

• Are you entering a dog costume contest with categories such as “Best Dressed Dog,” “Funniest Costume,” “Best Homemade Costume”?

• Is it an anything goes type of event such as Mardi Gras, Halloween or New Year’s Eve?

MATERIALS TO USE

When making costumes for your dog, a wide range of materials can be used. Some suggestions are:

• Crêpe and construction paper
• Brown paper bags and cardboard
• Store-bought fabrics
• Old quilts, afghans and old clothes
• Ribbon and yarn
• Plain or colored aluminum foil and cellophane wrapping
• Colored plastic bottles (liquid laundry detergent)

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Everybody loves dressing up and celebrating Halloween. Even your pet! There are many different dog costumes designed to let your dog participate in the party. All dog costumes are completely adorable and will be great for your pet, whether you are dressing up a little toy dog or a large, muscled dog. The kids will be delighted if they do their trick or treating and find a dressed up dog at the door. Or the dog can be the Halloween party’s mascot. Whatever reason you have to dress up your dog, you can definitely find great dog costumes in many different places.
There are online vendors and stores that are devoted exclusively to dog supplies, dog products, dog novelties, dog clothes, and dog costumes. You should be able to find the dog costume that best matches your dog and your personality and your needs without straying too far from your stated budget. If you are handy with a sewing machine or a thread and needle, you can find patterns for various costumes and make your own. Or you can design your own costume based on different designs that you find online. This has the possibility of being a very fun project for you and your dog!

If you have any questions or concerns about various costumes, you can always search for communities, websites, and other people who enjoy making and using dog costumes. While it might seem weird to dress your dog up every day, it’s just a good time if you only do it for special holidays and events!

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If you plan to take you dog out trick or treating on Halloween there are a few simple tips to reduce stress and anxiety in your pet. There is obviously going to be a lot of unusual activity and noise around your dog that evening, and it may be too much for your dog to handle. If your pet becomes so upset and agitated, why bother? After all, dogs in costumes are for our entertainment, not theirs. Please put their feelings first.

PRACTICE:

Dress your dog up in the costume your have selected a couple of times before the big day and walk him around in it as you are going to do on Halloween. This way at least he won’t be intimidated by this unusual apparel. If he is used to it he may relax and enjoy the walk about with all the extra activity being interesting, rather than distressing.

BE AWARE OF YOUR PETS ANXIETY:

Dogs in costumes will let you know by their actions if they are not going to tolerate being dressed up. I know it seems funny to watch a dog struggle when we try a hat or sunglaases on them, just for the entertainment value. But this is distressing and putting a dog in a full costume may be something they just won’t tolerate. Once again if your pet can’t get used to the costume, don’t bother.

BE VISIBLE:

Some dog costumes come with a reflective coating on them, but if you have one that does not, simply add some reflective tape which you can buy at the hardware store.

MAKE SURE THE COSTUME IS SAFE:

There should be no loose pieces or decorations on the costume that your pet can ingest. Your dog may find it way to appealing to chew off dangling buttons or material, which could cause choking or worse, a bowel obstruction. Also make sure nothing is hanging around his feet where he could get tangled or trip.

MAKE SURE THE COSTUME FITS PROPERLY

Just as you do with his collar, check and make sure you can get two or three fingers between your dog and the fabric or tie-on that goes around your pet to hold the costume in place. Any ties or wraps around the neck should have extra care and attention, making sure they are comfortable.

MAKE SURE THE COSTUME IS LIGHTWEIGHT:

Remember this is like us wearing a fur coat and then covering that up with more clothes. If the costume is too heavy he may overheat and become exhausted. Carry a pet water bottle and offer it often. Watch for excessive panting or lagging behind. If this happens remove the costume.

USE A LEASH AND MAKE SURE ID TAGS ARE ON YOU PET:

Obviously a common sense tip here with no explanation necessary.

CARRY YOUR OWN APPROPRIATE PET TREATS:

We should all know by now not to give our pets chocolate as it is toxic. Also anything with a wrapper or a lollipop stick is once again dangerous due to the possibility of choking or bowel obstruction if they are swallowed. If you have healthy dog treats, then your pet won’t feel left out of the evening’s festivities.

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Dog Halloween costumes have grown in popularity the past number of years. Some families like to have their dog with them while trick-or-treating for security purposes, but why not dress your buddy up for Halloween and allow him to join the fun as long as you keep dog Halloween safety in mind. If your neighbors like dogs and your canine friend is well trained, it can be a family event.

Many dogs, particularly those that are accustom to wearing doggy apparel, like the attention they get when dressed up, but some do not. Those who do not may get stressed.

Wearing a Costume - Tips for Persuasion

• Do not wait until Halloween night to put your dog’s Halloween costume on.  Start a couple of weeks before.  Use treats to motivate him.

• Let your buddy sniff around the costume, drape it over him for a few seconds; give him a treat and praise. Do this a few times every day leaving it on longer each time

• Put the costume on him, loosely, and repeat what you have done in the instructions above. A minute or so at first and then gradually take longer increments, combine this with plenty of treats and lots of praise.

• If your best buddy gets stressed and worried, and does not liking the costume idea, forget it. A simple doggy t-shirt, Halloween collar or bandana may be a better alternative.

Dog Halloween Costumes - Safety Tips

• The correct fit is important - it should not be constricting.

• Avoid impeding the breathing, hearing, sight, movement or barking.

• The costume should not result in overheating.

• The costume should be checked for things that may be poisonous or that may choke your doggy.

• A dog should not at any time be left unattended when wearing a costume.

• Remove rubber bands.

Safety on Halloween - Inside the Home

• Be careful that your pet does not run out the door while you are tending to trick or treaters.

• It is a good idea to have a reflector on your dog; it may save him from being hit by a car if he gets loose.

• Identification tags are important in case your dog runs
  

  out the door.

• If your dog is a tad nervous and really not a party animal, consider keeping him on a leash, crated or in another room while trick or treaters are coming to the door.

• Candy and wrappers will be everywhere on Halloween but they must be kept away from pets. A chew toy or a canine treat should keep him satisfied so that he does not feel left out.

Safety on Halloween - Outside

• Do not leave your dog outside on Halloween. Every Halloween pets are stolen, tormented, tortured and injured.

• Be cautious when walking your dog on Halloween.  You never know what your pet may pick up along the way.

• Do have your buddy on a leash and make sure he is wearing a collar and ID when out with the family and take a few of his favorite treats or biscuits along so he will not feel part of the excitement.

• Keep your dog away from jack-o-lanterns.  Place lighted candles and pumpkins where they can’t be knocked over by pets.

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While many adults, teenagers and children love to dress themselves during Halloween, there are many pet owners who dress their pets with costumes as well during this time. The market is filled with many types of pet clothing and costumes for events and Halloween is one of them. Basically you can find many good choices at your local pet store, at costume stores and even on online shops as well. Select Halloween pet costumes that are non-flammable and you should be extra careful in dressing up your beloved pet.

It is important that the costumes are light and comfortable for them to wear. It shouldn’t be too tight for it might affect the blood flow on certain areas. It should be loose enough to easily remove the costumes from your pets and it shouldn’t bother them in any way at all. It is best to let your pets test the costume several days prior to Halloween to make them feel at ease while wearing it. It is important that you watch your pet especially when in costume for there are certain pets that have the tendency to chew on these and the costume might contain buttons and such other things that your pet might accidentally swallow which can choke them. Do not give your pets candy most especially chocolate that you may get from trick or treating. These are not suitable for pets at all.

It is best to keep flammable items like pumpkins and candles away from your pets during Halloween. Cats most especially get to be very curious with things and they might accidentally burn themselves or knock these things off that can definitely cause serious problems.

Most pet owners know that cats hate to be dressed up but dogs are more open to it. If your pets are resistant to wearing costumes then it is best that you do not force them at all. You could just end up with a tattered costume since these pets won’t stop at chewing or tugging at them until it is removed from their bodies.

There are many Halloween costumes for pet owners to choose from simple t-shirts, bandanas, capes, vests, hats and even complete cute adorable costumes. Choose one which will be more comfortable for your pet or one which it prefers to use. Those in light fabrics as well can keep them cool.

Dressing up your pets can be very challenging but the reward of seeing them so adoringly clad in cute costumes can definitely bring a smile to your face and to other people.

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The demand for dog Halloween costumes has grown in the past number of years. Some families like to have their dog with them while trick-or-treating for security purposes; how about dressing your buddy up for Halloween and allow him to have fun too,  keeping dog Halloween safety in mind of course. With a properly trained pet, and dog-loving neighbors, it can be a family event.

Some dogs like getting dressed up and the attention they get. Those who are not party animals may become stressed.  Here are some tips that may get your best friend in the mood.

Tips for Persuasion

1. Don’t wait until Halloween day, start a couple of weeks before to get your dog accustomed to the costume using treats to persuade him.

2. Let your buddy sniff around the costume, lay it over him for a minute, praise him and give him a treat. Do this several times. Every day follow this procedure, leaving the costume on longer each time.

3. Loosely put the costume on your doggy and repeat what you have done in the instructions above. A minute at first and then gradually take longer increments. Accompany this with many of treats and much praise.

4. If your dog gets nervous and agitated, and does not liking the costume idea, forget it. A doggy t-shirt, Halloween collar or bandana may be a better alternative.

Dog Halloween Costumes – Tips for Safety

1. The correct fit is important - not too tight or constricting.

2. Avoid impeding the breathing, hearing, sight, movement or barking.

3. Costume should not cause overheating.

4. The costume should be checked for things that may be poisonous or that may choke your doggy.

5. A dog should not at any time be left unattended when wearing a costume.

6. All rubber bands should be removed immediately.

Inside Safety on Halloween

1. Be mindful that your dog does not escape when you open your door to trick-or-treaters.

2. If your dog accidentally gets out, wearing a reflector could prevent injury from a car.

3. In case your dog does escape, do make sure he has an Identification tag on.

4. Think about having your friend on a leash, crated or in another room when trick and treaters are out and about.

5. Candy and wrappers will be everywhere on Halloween but they must be kept away from pets. A chew toy or a canine treat should keep him satisfied so that he does not feel left out.

Safety on Halloween - Outside

1. Every Halloween pets are injured, stolen tormented and tortured. It is important not to leave your dog outside on Halloween.

2. If you walk your dog Halloween evening, be vigilant of what he may pick up along the path.

3. Do have your dog on a lead and make sure he is wearing a collar and ID.

4. Set Jack O’Lanterns and lighted candles

where they cannot be tipped over.

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Calling of creatures of the night to FoxyPaws.com to peruse parade & purchase the top ten costumes for pets in 2008. Americans are expected to spend 10% more on Halloween this year than in 2007.

According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween spending is expected to reach $5.1 billion this year or $64.82 for the average household. This trend is 11% higher then last year’s figure. It is estimated by the American Pet Product Manufacturing Product Inc that 44.8 Million Americans own a Dog.

A growing trend for pet costumes helps to account for the increase in spending. Pet costumes average about $20 but can run as high as $50 or more.   For the past ten years Foxy Paws has been getting people & their dogs even closer to this holiday “I think people’s love for their pets are easy to understand,” said Michelle Lamont Director of Operations. “People always want to show your pictures of their dog and these costumes will makes you smile,” said Lamont.

No. 10-Dallas Cheerleader- She is our “Hero” and will be yours as well

No.9 Dallas Foot Ball Star- He is ready to remove the “Jessica” curse and make plenty of Td’s!

No.8 Jester-Purple, green & yellow satin with bells & hat, need I say more?

No.7 Devil- Your Lil’ devil will look so cute in this modern version.

No.6 Fairy Princess-Every stud will make his way to her to be her Knight.

No.5 Pumpkin-This is what Snoopy was looking for.

No.4 Snow White-This sources of posh & panache will steal the show

No.3 Witch-She may have a bad reputation but this gold & black number is fun

No.2 Spider Man- web slinger versions actually Glows in the Dark Glow (avail in Red/blue also)

No. 1 Brak-en-Stein-I am sure this is not what Shelley wrote about but it is a SCREAM!

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