In the US, dogs "celebrate" Halloween on a grand scale
Does your pet in?
The 25th annual Tompkins Square Halloween Parade brought together more than 250 dogs of all stripes and breeds. Dogs competed for the title of the best on the podium in the center of the park, and the owners of the winners received the main prize - an Apple Watch. Suits were impressive in their variety - there were both pirate or vampire outfits bought for pets, and inventive duets of owners and their dogs with cosplay based on popular films and books.
For those who came to this magnificent holiday without a dog and felt a little uncomfortable because of it, there is a great opportunity to get a pet thanks to the charity Mayor's Alliance for New York City Animals.
DIY Halloween Dog Costume
Planning to celebrate Halloween with your family or friends? Don't forget about your four-legged friend. It takes time and imagination to get a scary pet outfit. On Halloween, he will definitely attract attention and help scare and amuse friends and passers-by. More ideas for celebrating Halloween can be found at https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/halloween-ideas/g23653854/best-halloween-costumes-of-all-time/
Halloween Dog Costume
There are many options: you can purchase designer halloween dog costumes at a pet store, order online or do it yourself.
The third option is preferable since having made the garment yourself, you can be sure that it will definitely suit your pet.
A few ideas for making an outfit with your own hands:
Vampire dog (Dracula).
Dinosaur.
Zombie poodle.
Character from the movie, cartoon.
A wig made of threads, wool will transform your pet.
The bat.
Shark fin, easy to make, looks original.
Hellfiend dog (Devil).
Dog - Hot Dog.
When choosing an outfit, it should be remembered that many dogs do not like having something on them. Don't forget about the comfort of the animal.
If a pet has not been accustomed to wearing clothes since childhood, then first, you need to put on a sleeveless T-shirt, let your dog get used to the clothes. The dog can play, run until he forgets that he is wearing something.
TIP! The dog should be comfortable in the suit, and nothing should rub. You can test the outfit by wearing it in advance. This will help the four-legged to get used to the clothes and not throw them off.
How to make a simple DIY pet costume
Below are the costume options. You can follow the instructions, or you can make your own. The main thing is that your pet is comfortable.
Ghost
The adduction is made of white cloth. It is necessary to cut a circle out of the fabric equal to the height of the dog, cut out circles in the place of the eyes, nose of the dog. You can complement the costume with a pumpkin-shaped bucket.
Skeleton
This option is suitable for a pet with a dark coat. For the skeleton, you will need white crayons or gouache. It is necessary to apply drawings of bones to parts of the body.
Frankenweeny
The character from the cartoon "Frankenweenie" is perfect for Halloween. You and dark gouache or coals for painting bolts. Draw scars like a hero. Screw the bolt onto the collar on both sides.
Little Red Riding Hood's Granny
You will need old glasses, a cap and a nightie. It is advisable to reshape the nightie for a pet. Fasten the cap, glasses. The wolf who ate the grandmother is ready.
Complex costumes options
Pumpkin
You will need fabrics of orange, green and black colors. Cut out two patterns for the hood and one for the raincoat from the orange fabric. Sew both halves of the hood to the cloak. Cut out the leaves and the pumpkin stalk from the green fabric, combine with the cape. Make elements of the pumpkin face from black material, sew to the middle of the cloak. Strings, Velcro are suitable as fasteners.
Spider dog
You will need stiff wire, pieces of fur, harness.
How to do:
Attach a bent wire to the harness on both sides; the wire should imitate the legs of a spider.
Sew covers of spider legs from fur.
Cerberus
Cerberus is a three-headed dog that guards the entrance to hell. A harness and two heads are required to make it. The heads can be made from papier-mâché and decorated with faux fur on top. After making the heads, they need to be fixed on a harness. The costume will be spectacular, but it will take time to make it.
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