CANINE CAHOOTS - 5 favorite Halloween costumes for dogs

 

Halloween has gone to the dogs! Gotta love all those clever costumes for canines.

 Arf! Arf! Check out our five favorite trick-or-treat outfits for our four-legged doggy pals. (To save you a trip to the local pet supply shop, you can simply click each title link to find that costume on Amazon.) Prices vary.

 Maybe you CAN teach an old dog new tricks … at least, for Halloween treats!

 (Many of these pet Halloween costumes are also available in sizes to fit cats.)

 

Action Hero

 This dog is armed and dangerous, but only in make-believe for Halloween. Look out, neighborhood. Here he comes! Available in sizes from XS to L.

Crowned Canine

 Any dog is Alpha Dog in this kingly getup. Constructed in velvety fabric, it includes a royal chemise, robe, and crown. The royal majesty pup will reign on Halloween, rain or shine, in this ensemble.

 

Rock-and-Roll Rover

 Strike up the band with this cool dog costume. He’ll be tuning up for treats on Halloween! Available in M to XL sizes.

 

Rodeo Rider

 Saddle up your pup with this Wild West Halloween costume. The saddle (with attached cowboy) fastens around the pet’s mid-section with Velcro. Comes in sizes from XS to L. Get along, little doggy!

 

Tuxedo Dog

 Black tie’s in vogue with this uber-formal Halloween dog costume. Maybe we’ll call him James Bone.

This bandanna-style outfit comes in all sizes, from S to XXL, to fit various dog breeds. There’s also a coordinating bride costume, in case Mr. Dog is hitched to Mrs. Dog.

 And for honorable mention, here’s a festive pet costume for Thanksgiving:

 

Gobble-Gobble

 We’d call this Turkey Dog, but that wouldn’t be right. Hit the streets for a Thanksgiving-themed race or festival, or just go over the river and through the woods to Grandma’s house with the pup dressed up like a Thanksgiving turkey. (No, not THAT kind of dressing!)

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FELINE FRIGHTFUL - 5 favorite Halloween costumes for cats

 Feline frightful for Halloween this year?

 Here are some of our favorite trick-or-treat get-ups for our furry feline friends. (To save you a trip to the local pet supply shop, you can simply click each  title link to find that costume on Amazon.) Prices vary.

Aren't these Halloween pet costumes just the cat's meow?

 Most of these costumes are available in sizes to fit various dog breeds as well.

 

Cat Gone Batty

Black bat wings (constructed in felt) attach to cat with Velcro (making them adjustable).This costume seems particularly well suited for black kitties. (Just be sure your cat is current on rabies shots. Sorry, had to!)

 

Cowboy Cat

Round up the fun with this Wild West costume for kitty. It even comes with a jaunty cowboy hat. Yee-haw! Let the fur fly!

 

Lion Kitty

This fuzzy-maned masquerade outfit, made of soft plush comes in small and medium for cats. Choose from traditional lion, spotty leopard, or black panther. It’s roaringly fun.

 

Pirate Cat

Bring in the bounty for Halloween with this pirate costume. This is more high-seas fun than Captain Hook could imagine.

 

Vet Cat

Available in a full range of size (XS to L), this cotton costume fits the bill. (A pink nurse version offers another option, and this one comes with a nurse cap.)

 

Why shouldn’t kitty play along for Halloween, even if he or she will cower under the couch anyway?

 

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What do you wear to walk the dog?

There’s no rule that says a pet owner has to put on the dog, just to go for a walk with his or her canine companion. Sure, some folks like to unleash their inner fashionistas for such strolls, decking themselves out in their Sunday bests.

Not me. I’m one of those uber-casual dog walkers. I don’t venture forth in pajamas, but I’ve been known to take a jaunt around the block in dumpy sweats, grubby jeans, or running clothes.

Hey, my dog is happy just to be out and about.

If I plan ahead, I like to have pockets (for those pickup baggies). And I always choose comfortable walking shoes. But that’s as far as my dog walking apparel thoughts wander.

What’s your favorite dog walking outfit?

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