It's that time of year, time to dress up and go out on the town as whatever creature you can fantasize.
It's Halloween.
This year, why should you be the only one who gets in on the fun? With all the dog clothes out there, you can try to dress your pooch up to match you.
The world of dog clothes has ballooned in recent years and now there are complete lines of Halloween costumes for your pet.
Some of the most popular designs this year include: Pirate Pooch - This costume set includes a top and bottom combination set that looks as if your pet is wearing a pirate shirt and pants.
It even comes with a captain's hat and attached cloth sword to give your dog the whole look.
Jailhouse Dog - In this get up your pup will have the well known prison stripes and even the hat that matches.
The great thing about this getup is that you can easily purchase a human version of these dog clothes and look like you are cellmates.
Hula Dog - If you were thinking of a Polynesian or Hawaiian theme for your Halloween costume, why shouldn't your pet match? With a cute hula skirt and matching bikini top she can.
Princess Pooch - Many people say their little pups are princesses no matter what dog clothes they are wearing, but why not really show off your little princess in a colorful dress with matching princess hat.
Dog Dressing Tips Be Patient If you have never dressed your pup in clothes before, you should not wait until Halloween night to do this.
Instead, start now.
If you have a costume in mind, go buy it and try to put a piece of it on your pet.
Usually, the first piece people try is the main costume.
As soon as you get it on, your pet may start to fight you.
Praise him for looking great and pet him in a way that makes it harder for him to get out of his costume.
You may have to give a lot of attention, but most dogs will eventually start to equate your happiness with them wearing these items.
When you are tacking on hats and other small extra pieces of clothing, you may need even more patience.
This concept makes no sense to your pooch and may take a lot of work to make them get used to it.
Add a piece at a time until you are able to put the whole costume on your pet.
Then keep doing it until Halloween so they don't get out of the habit and change their mind when you are ready to go out.
Does he like it? Some animals are not going to like the idea of being put in clothes, no matter what you try.
At some point you just have to give it up.
It is not worth hurting your dog or making your pet unhappy just for a few moments of frivolity.
Enjoy his friendship and love on the levels he can give and give the dog clothes to someone else.