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Dressing up for Halloween is not exclusively for adults and kids. Nowadays there are pet owners, who opt for large dog Halloween costumes. This is definitely an activity that you can get pleasure from as a dog owner. You can make your dog look scary or adorable this Halloween. If you are deciding to dress up this Halloween, then your dog should be included in the fun. You can bring up your pet to go trick or treating in large dog Halloween costumes. You can be assured that your neighbors would add more treat seeing your dog.

There are a lot of Halloween costumes for your dogs. Your dog can be a princess, cowboy, angel as well as much more. It is actually amazing how many large dog Halloween costumes there is. It is better to pick the right size. Your dog maybe too huge or too small. There are some pets that are not habituated to wearing clothes. If it is big, your dog can trip from the costume or most probably the dog would wiggle out of it. Before buying, see to it that you verify the sizing chart or better yet if the costume is tried on. Here are a few large dog Halloween costumes.

Big Daddy – This is a good costume for dogs along with attitude. It comprises a vest jacket in addition to leopard collar. assure to match the costume with a nice as well as colorful hat. For those dogs in addition to dark muzzle, you can give the effect of unshaven beard.

Clown costume – This is a best idea if your dog behaves in a hilarious way. Your dog can attend as a clown. There are varieties of super funny Halloween costume for your dog that can certainly make you laugh. It includes funny hat, necktie plus even colorful nose.

Superman – Your pet could go as a super dog that would make him look as well as act like a super hero. The front legs can fit in a super man Halloween costume and or even super girl in case your pet is a female. You can also include a cap plus gloves for additional touch.

Indiana Jones – This is for dogs with appealing personality. Let the adventure start off with this dog costume. It includes jumpsuit as well as the classic fedora hat. In case your dog is a male then he would obtain attention from female dog. This is definitely the best way to go trick or treating.

Darth Vader – If you love star wars then it is a excellent idea to dress your dog as one of the movie character. Your big dog can be pushed to the dark side. The dog costume can comprise helmet, jumpsuit, cape plus belt. Look into your dog’s eyes as well as see whether he can tackle the dark force.

Cheerleader – This great for female dogs. If your dog can cheer you up then make her as a cheerleader. You can include pom-poms on her legs in combination to the dress. It would put on the effect that she is cheering while walking behind you.

Halloween and Holiday Safety for Pets

Everyone loves to have fun for Halloween and sometimes we want to include our pets in our festivities, but we must be careful because our pets can be “spooked” by all the noises, strange costumes and visitors coming to the door. Plan ahead for the holiday, if your pet is prone to bolt out the door, then confinement to a back bedroom may be necessary. Be safe by making sure your pet has an ID tag, microchip or even a GPS tracker in case he escapes or gets lost.

Halloween has the highest incidence of lost dogs, injuries from car accidents, and accidental poisoinings than any other holiday. Halloween also has an elevated number of dog bites to children and people the dog is normally social around. You are responsible for controlling your pet and protecting him from escape or biting the little ghouls and goblins that come knocking at your door.
Halloween costumes can be scary to or pets. Be careful that your dog won’t be scared or try to attack the stranger in the costume. Masks or hats can sometimes confuse your dog or trigger territorial instincts even if they are normally familiar with that person. My dog Jake, did not like the Monster that swallowed my son and tried his very best to pull the costume off my son. We had to take our son with the coustume in a bag to his friends house to change and go trick or treating. We also tried to put a costume on Jake, and he did not tolerate that well either. Some dogs love it and some dogs loathe it.

If you want your dog to wear a costume for Halloween, make sure he is comfortable at all times. Do not use any costumes that use rubber bands or can constrict circulation or breathing. Be watchfull for any toxic paints or dyes. You may want to dress him up a few days earlier to get him used to the idea rather than wait for Halloween when all the excitment is at its highest. If your pet is uncomfortable in any way, get a quick picture, then let him “Trick or Treat” in his “birthday suit”.
When your child returns with their treats, be sure to put the goodies far out of reach of your pet. Not only is chocolate toxic to dogs, but they can also consume the wrappers and sticks. Also, watch your treat bowl. An unguarded treat bowl brimming with goodies is tempting to your dog.  Nothing ruins a Halloween festivity than a trip to the animal emergency hospital with a sick pet.
Halloween can be fun for you and your pet with a little safety planning and protecting him from escape, injury or accidental poisoning.