Halloween Pet Dress up TIps
| Some dogs and cats generally prefer to have as little as possible on them, usually tolerating a collar but not much more, especially not a Halloween costume. That said, there are a few steps that can be followed to ease a feline or canine friend into the holiday spirit, even if some would rather eat the costume than wear it. |
he big challenge is getting an animal used to wearing the particular costume item. Because the dog or cat doesn't familiarize with the costume year-round, it represents something foreign. Some dogs are generally used to wearing clothes if they regularly wear anxiety wraps or sweaters in the cold months. However, if they don't wear anything, the introduction of a costume will be problematic. Shoes have the same effect because cats and dogs rely heavily on their feet sensory system to know their environment. Costume booties make that difficult and unnerving. |
o build familiarity in a pet,
small items such as simple
harness wings or collar hats
make a good start. As the dog or cat gets
used to the accessory, additional costume
items such as a jacket or shirt can be
added. Just don't leave the
costume on the dog or cat
for long periods as the pet
will eventually start
chewing on the
material and items
given the chance. |
hen a dog or cat is extremely fussy, attaching costume items to the neck collar tends to be the better way to go. Flower garlands and goofy Victorian collars can be tolerated by fussy pets because they think it's just part of the normal collar. |
| In terms of availability, dog accessories and costumes win, hands down. There are not a whole lot of items available for cats because customers generally rely on dog costume accessories for their feline friends. Furthermore, cats tend to bite and scratch far more when they don't like something, as many a cat owner can attest to. |
don't work well at all on dogs or cats. Mainly, the problem is that the mask blocks eyesight and is usually right against the nose, which is highly sensitive in both animals. |