With spooky season right around the corner, it’s time to get in the holiday spirit with Pom-O-Ween! From llama-ranians to poofahs (pom-loofahs), there are endless costume ideas and scare-tastic festivities to involve your pom in this upcoming October season. Dressing up your dog for Halloween can be a memorable and unforgettable experience for both you and your pet, as long as important notes are kept in mind. Follow along to our fun guide to help choose the perfect Halloween costume for your dog this year and to ensure your dog has a tail-wagging good time!
#1 Safety and Comfort First
The number one rule for dressing up your dog is to make sure they are comfortable. When picking the right costume, make sure the chosen material is breathable and appropriate for the weather. Avoid any accessories that are rough, itchy, and sharp that could potentially harm your pup. Opt for material that allows for easy size adjustments and free range of motion. Costume designs built into a mesh harness is a great option- there are endless designs from pumpkin, bumblebee, and princess harnesses to pick from! Anything that will obstruct your dog’s vision, is too tight, and restricts motion is a no-no. Don’t let an uncomfortable costume get in the way of your pooch having a fun time!
#2 Set a Halloween Theme
Still thinking about what type of costume to pick out for your pup? A neat brainstorming idea is to think about your personal Halloween theme! What are you dressing up for Halloween this year? Incorporate your pup’s costume design based on what you are going as! Going as Dorothy? Your pom can be Toto. Going as a sushi roll? Your dog can be soy sauce. Maybe you opted for a certain color scheme with purple and black stripes. Your pup’s costume can be a simple purple and black shirt to match the aesthetic! Whether it’s a movie theme, color scheme, or exact costume match; picking a costume for your dog can be made simple - they’ll just be like you!
#3 Halloween Activities
Here are a few date ideas with your dog this spooky season:
Dog-Friendly Trick-or-Treating: Get together with your local neighborhood or pet stores that host trick-or-treating events. Your dog can dress up and get some treats this season and show off their costume!
Pumpkin Patches: So many pumpkin patches are dog friendly with fun mazes and photo booths to participate in. Running around in cornfields and taking photos with endless rows of pumpkins, your dog is sure to have a memorable experience.
Spooky Movie Date: Gather the pillows and blankets and hold onto your pom! This season might get spooky if you decide to stay in and watch classic Halloween movies. With matching pajamas and dog-friendly snacks, get in the holiday spirit with movies your dog will enjoy like Frankenweenie!
Costume Contest: Enter your dog into a Halloween costume contest! Many organizations host events with fun prizes and photoshoot opportunities. Show off your creativity this year and let your dog bask in his or her adorable outfit. Imagine what your photobook would look like with dozens of pups in crazy costumes!
#4 Costume Ideas! Check out these dog-tastic costume ideas. Make this Halloween season spook-tacular and memorable and dress up your dog this season. We shared some amazing tips to enjoy your Pom-O-Ween!
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