Remember the old Halloween day? When adults escort their children door to door with the children dressed up in cute, scary and funny costumes. Halloween is no longer limited to small children with big imaginations. Even their furry friends (dogs) can also dress up for Halloween.
The demand for Halloween dog clothes 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. Some dogs like getting dressed up and the attention they get. However, those which are not party animals may become stressed. Nothing to worry about it, here are some tips that may get your best friend in the mood.
First of all it’s not needed to wait until Halloween day. Start a couple of weeks before to get the dog clothes for your pet. Allow your dog 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. Then 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. If your dog gets nervous and agitated, and does not liking the costume idea, forget it. Get an alternative dog cloth that your buddy feels comfortable with.
For you dog to feel comfortable with the costume that you select, some important factors should be noted. The correct fit is important. The dog clothes should not be too tight or constricting. Remember that the dog clothes should not cause overheating. The costume should be checked for things that may be poisonous or that may choke your doggy. Your dog needs atmost care when it wears a costume. A dog should not at any time be left unattended when wearing a costume.
Now, where will you get dog clothes that perfectly fit your pooch? Buying dog clothes is much easier than ever before. The introduction of online websites makes dog cloth shopping a breeze. If you are confused with the wide variety of dog clothes that’s available in the market today, you can also seek expert’s advice in these websites. So what are you waiting for? Get your pooch some clothes and let’s have a safe and happy Halloween.
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In my area in Tokyo Japan, there are 3 shops which sell clothes for dogs, provides massages for dogs. They even provide matching clothes for dog and owner!!! Recorded using a Nokia N93
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Where can I find clothes for a three legged dog?Looking for clothes for a three legged chihuahua. He is a rescue dog, and is going to be used for an educational class so we would like to dress him up. Does anyone know where you can find custom dog clothes for a dog with only one front leg?
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they don’t need sweaters in the fall if their fur is long and thick they have a layer of fur. but when it gets very cold, they need one. but smaller and short haired dogs may need sweaters in fall and heavy ones in winter.
fast forward to 0:59 and save yourself the grief.
petsmart but don’t buy hamsters or fish or any pets from there. they get them from pets mills.
OMG!!!! that is soooo cute!!!! I love it!!! I do that too!!! But one year I was a jedi and I had my two long haired miniature dachshunds, Princess Leia and Yoda, dress up as…. well you know! The bumble bee Idea is adorable!!!
Mine is going to be a police dog
dogs need this kind of stuff for really cold weather. i have a dachshund and it is always cold until i put something on her.
go on ebay and youll get the best stuff for less
great vid!!!
Does he have a black shirt? You could paint a skeleton on it. Or a skull and cross bones and go as a pirate. My pup's a pirate this year. But so is everyone else… it's a theme year.
Since he's only 2lbs, you could dress him up as a real hot dog with real hot dog buns…. with a little elastic and some super glue….. lol
You could wrap him in gauze (not too tight) and he can go as a mummy.
I dunno… I'll think about it some more and get back to ya…
I would agree that smaller dogs from warmer climes such as chihuahuas probably do need some extra protection in the colder weather. On larger dogs though, it’s an extravagance.
Paris Hilton and Tinkerbell
A baseball player and a hot dog
Dorothy and Toto (wizard of oz)
hmm what about petco. and that is so retarted that they said it was cruel because its not! i have a small poodle and she has a wardobe lol! 2 sweaters, a bath robe, a tutu, a play t-shirt, a rain coat., and pajamas. she loves all her clothes. i still have to get her a new spring outfit. yea she is so spoiled but i love her!!!
by the way that poodle looks minature not standered to who ever said she looks standered. and your poodle is adorable by the way!!!
thats not pampering thats humiliation!!
http://www.costumedogs.com/archives/sheep-dog.. its not very good but, well yeah..
look on google.
My Yorkie's have an assortment of sweat-shirts, jackets, sweaters,and rain and hooded snow gear for the cold of late fall until the spring time. I have these items as they do not have an undercoat for protection and they are prone to bronchial/pneumonia problems. Not to mention that they are simply cold! I purchases them all over. Good old Wal-Mart has them for $5 up, Petsmart has great sales at end of season, Tuesday Morning has a pet selection; lot's of it on clearance, too. Many pet-shops carry a complete line of clothing, and there are many boutiques devoted to accessories and clothing for dogs. There are thousands of dog clothes for sale on line. That is fun…looking at all of the wonderful selections. I do not dress them up unless the weather calls for it, I have enough laundry to do without adding more. Oh, not to mention a good reason for protecting the long haired dog's coats is, more drying, brushing, and trying to get ice-balls out of the underarm and belly area. I tried boots for the icy times, but they either kicked or bit them off! Happy Shopping, Angel Wolf 13
He occasionally wears hats.Sometimes he like to wear them, and sometimes he doesn't.
He has to wear a jersey when it is cold. He actually tells me which one. I will hold out the jerseys, and then he sniff each one and looks at them, and then will point with his head which one.
The one day, a family member brought one of their dogs with to visit, and that dog had gotten a new outfit, and my dog got jealous.So, I had to go and get his hat so that he would feel included and happy. Then my brother took his hat off, and my dog made him put it back on
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So, yes I do. I only really dress him up when it is cold.My dog loves to snuggle in the blankets
Another family member's dog likes to have its jersey on when there is a lot of commotion. It is like a security blanket for her
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i totatlly agree man ok this is the thin im getting a dog and its in decmeber when im getting it so where do u go to buy dog cltohes????? if anyone kno plz tell me im alittle new to this whole pet thing lol
Personally, since I have working dogs, I don't see that it's necessary for them. But when I've had them in the local Christmas parade I've put bells on them for a festive effect. I don't think there's any harm in it as long as the costume is designed to be comfortable for the dog and doesn't get in his eyes.
Dogs with genetically mutated coats are another matter. Some breeds have very thin hair, short hair, or no hair, and these do need additional protection from the cold and rain. For them a sweater or coat is a godsend. Their coats are unnatural and do not provide the protection that a good functional wolflike coat does.
Some dogs even require sunscreen and sunglasses to protect their pink nose leathers and their light sensitive eyes from harmful UV.