Halloween costumes for dogs are available everywhere from Walmart to Amazon to Spirit Halloween (the Seasonal Halloween Store). However, there's a sense of fulfillment in designing a one-of-a-kind outfit for your pooch. By using the suggestions below, you can enjoy making costumes for your dog personality.
Regardless of your decision, ensure that your dog is prepared for the Canine Costume Contest organized by La Barkeria at Keller Farmer's Market on the final Saturday of October.
The majority of the costumes mentioned can be created quickly using items available at home or at a nearby dollar store. Additionally, we have provided links for purchasing similar costumes online (in case crafting is not your strong suit).
When opting to create your own costumes, remember to prioritize safety and enjoy the spooky season safely with your furry companions.
Make sure the costume is not too heavy and doesn't limit movement
Take off the costume immediately if it causes any anxiety or distress
Be mindful of choking hazards for your pet and their pet friends
Never leave your pet alone in costume
MARTINI 🍸 GLASS
If your dog has to wear a cone or you have a cone at home; incorporate it into the costume. This DIY costume will turn the cone of shame into a costume of fame. Create olives by adding red felt circles into green floral foam balls. Then, stick them onto a light weight wooden dowel or kabob sticks. Safely balance it in your dogs cone for an iconic Instagram 📸 photo. Purchase the Martini Costume at petcostumecenter.com for $15.
GHOST 👻
Ghost costumes are a classic for dogs and kids for a reason; they're quick, easy and inexpensive to throw together at the last minute. Cut a few holes in a classic white sheet for your dog's eyes and snout. If you are going to wear the costume out (and not just for pictures); cut the bottom of the sheet so your dog can walk freely with any trip hazards. Purchase this ghostly costume on Amazon!
LEGO BRICK 🧱
This iconic building toy is sure to be a favorite at any block party. Simply cut 8 equal distance wholes into a shoe box (or amazon box for big dogs); then glue plastic cups in the wholes to make the Lego shape. Select your favorite primary color and paint the box. Finally, attach the Lego to your dog's harness.
BEANIE BABY ❤
Just like the 1990s stuff toy, your pup is priceless. Turn your pet into an adorable Beanie Baby with an oversized red tag attached to their collar. Creating one is easy and inexpensive; cut a piece of cardboard or poster board into a heart. Then, paint the iconic TY tag to complete the look.
Not feeling crafty? Buy it at Amazon.
Business 👔 Person
This costume requires minimal work and can be purchase at your local Goodwill. Cut the collar and cuffs on an old collared shirt (make sure to keep the top button on the shirt). Adjust to fix your dog. Select a tie; make sure to tie it short enough that it doesn't effect your dog’s mobility. Order a white collar with black tie for your next black tie event or wedding.
Harry Pawtter 🧣
Whether your a potterhead or just a casual fan; you will appreciate how fast your can put toget this costume. Purchase round wizard glasses or make them out of black pipe cleaners; for extra pizzazz add a yellow lightening bolt to resemble Harry's scar. Add on Harry's maroon and yellow scarf to complete the outfit. The Harry Potter Wizard costume which comes with a cape, tie and glasses.
GRAPES 🍇
Straight out of a Fruit of the Loom™️ commercial, attach purple or green balloons to a doggie shirt. Then, complete the look with a few green leaves made from green felt. While this is darling, grapes are toxic to dogs. Stick to traditional dog treats for Halloween; and ensure your dog's friends don't destroy the costume before the judges see it.
SPIDER 🕷
Turn Fido into a spooky spider with giant chenille pipe cleaners (or reduce, reuse, recyle ♲ dicarded wrapping paper rolls). Cut into eight equal pieces and attach to your dog's harness. Cover your dog's harness in faux fur or velvet fabric to complete the look! You can also buy a scary spider costume online for your pooch.
TISSUE BOX 📦
Seasonal allergies or a sad movie, we all need our dog, a hug and a box of tissues. Small dogs can sport this costume by attaching an actual box of Kleenex™️ tissues to their harness. For large dogs, decorate a cardboard box, then add tissue paper to the top for the full effect.
JAKE FROM STATE FARM ❤️
Besides your dog, Jake is the only person your partner should talk to in the middle of the night. This Halloween dress your dog in a red polo and khaki pants with a State Farm Jake Name Tag. This costume also works for a Target Employee, Postal Workers, and Lifeguards.
FOOTBALL 🏈
If you are dressing up as your favorite player; why not match your dog. All you need is a brown shirt and white tape to make your dog into a football (and if your dog is brown - you just need medical tape or pet safe paint) to replicate the football laces. You can also purchase a football costume for your pooch from Amazon and delivered next day for last minute parties.
LOOFAH 🧽
Pump up the volume with this DIY costume. Create this bathtime look by bunching up tulle and attaching it to a matching shirt. Add a short loop of white rope and a rubber duck to complete this suddly outfit. You can also purchase a pre-made loofah costume for your dog from Walmart or Amazon.
COFFEE CUP 🥤
Make your dog the cutest puppuccino at the party. First, print a Starbucks logo and glue it to a piece of cardboard (if your dog is small enough - you may be able to use the real thing). Second, draw on your favoite drink recipe. Lastly, treat yourself to a warm pumpkin latte and save the lid to top off your pup's costume. Would you rather buy a latte? Enjoy this coffee themed costume.
SUNFLOWER 🌻
Transform your pet into a blooming sunflower this Halloween. Measure a strip of brown or green felt to fix snugly around your pet’s head. Then, glue yellow petals to the strip; layering to create the classic sunflower look for your pet. Finally, add a few green leaves 🍃 and a green shirt to complete the outfit. Buy a flower costume for your dog to save time.
BAT 🦇
Does your dog drive you batty? Have a spooky Halloween with your bat-dog. To create this classic costume; cut wings to fit your dog out of black poster board and add detail with a metallic marker. Then, attach the wings to your dog via their collar and/or harness. Crafts have you running scared? Buy a bat costume for your pet.
No matter what you decide to dress your canine companion up as this 👻Halloween; make sure they're calm, comfortable, and conscientious of others costumes. Have a Happy Halloween 🎃!
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