We’re here to give you some dog costume ideas for your next party. Read on to know more.
Humans love cuteness. It’s just a fact. We love anything with big fluffy ears, loving eyes, and soft fur. Anytime a puppy crosses our path, we squeal with delight. Dogs have an inherent cuteness that we just cannot get enough of. So, what do we do? We want to make them even cuter (don’t worry, we understand the feeling). And so we invented the dog costume.
People have donned costumes for years, but there’s a new phenomenon in town – dressing up our little puppers. Check out these cute dog costume ideas for a fun costume party.
Is a costume for dogs safe?
Say yes to cuteness, but keep safety in mind. Your dog is already an adorable fluff monster, so a costume to emphasize that cannot hurt. But there are limitations here too! Use comfortable and airy materials that will allow your dog to breathe, should you choose to do a small pet photoshoot complete with costumes.
Discuss some pointers to keep in mind when choosing a dog costume. Your dog must be comfortable and must not suffer from any discomfort, limited mobility, allergies due to the dog costume.
Pay attention to material: This is an essential factor when you decide on a costume for dogs. Don’t use suffocating materials like nylon or anything made from plastic.
Ensure the costume doesn’t bar breathing: Keep the costume versatile enough that it can move around. Constriction of the nose is a very bad idea and can suffocate your dog. It is essential to ensure that the costume is comfortable for your dog.
Observe your dog for signs of stress: Is your dog not comfortable? Hello! That is absolutely a sign that it does not like the costume. Remove the costume immediately if it doesn’t look even the faintest bit happy with this fussiness.
Don’t compromise on visibility: Don’t put on an elaborate mask or something that can cover your dog’s ability to see around it. This is a sure-fire way to ensure your dog gets into an accident.
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Costume Ideas for big dogs: Tips to keep in mind
Do you know those people who come for costume parties and tell you “oh I’ve come as your everyday person” and have put in absolutely zero effort? Trust us, this is the perfect costume idea for the lazy human (or dog). Just let your dog be itself!
A butterfly or any winged creature is also a great idea for a simple costume idea. Just make butterfly wings with chart paper, add holes for ribbons, and loosely tie it around your dog’s body. Done!
Santa hats – Again, a great idea for the lazy costumer. All you have to do is put on a fluffy and soft Santa hat and voila! Costume ready. You can add a homemade beard made of cotton and your dog can be the Santa Claus we all need every day.
Costume Ideas for smaller dogs: Tips to keep in mind
A potted plant – Do you have a smaller dog like a pug? Why not add a few twigs and leaves and make it stand from the collar, so your dog looks like a potted plant!
Classic Dog costume ideas: Easy to DIY
The Ghost – Super easy and you can pull it off in the last minute!
Trust us, the easier the costume, the more fun your dog can have. Your dog can dress up as Casper the Friendly Ghost for the holidays! After all, what’s friendlier than a dog?
The Hotdog – A classic idea for smaller dogs
An oldie but goodie – nothing like your dog dressing up like the food it probably craves. Get your dog to look like a delicious snack and entertain passers-by when you take it for a walk.
The Mummy – DIY and spooky as hell
Be careful where you wrap the bandages on this one! But this is probably one of the easiest ideas of the lot. Try your hand at wrapping your little one up and adding some red paint to represent blood. Simple but effective! (Make sure you don’t wrap the face)
Your friendly neighbourhood spider dog
Spider dog! Spider dog! Does your dog already guard your household? Now it can scare trespassers away too with this creepy arachnid creation.
Vampire – Turn your pooch into a literal bloodhound
Count Bloodhound arrives to spellbind and drink your blood! All this costume requires is a satin coat tied gently around the dog’s neck. Try to go for a dramatic collar! Luckily, dogs already have those vampirical canines.
