One of the best and most fun holidays we celebrate is Halloween. We get to dress our dogs up in cute little costumes, much to their chagrin, and parade them around with pride – despite their protests.
Before you head out to buy that costume, make sure you keep these simple safety tips in mind.
Your dog’s costume should be comfortable. It should not obstruct his vision or hearing, and it definitely should not restrict his ability to walk. Do not tie anything around your dog’s neck as this could cause choking, or worse, strangle your dog. Be sure to remove any small, hanging pieces that your dog could easily ingest. Lastly, if your dog looks miserable and he is clearly uncomfortable, don’t make him wear his costume.
Without further pawdo, here are the top five stores to get Halloween costumes for your dog.
- Petco - Petco has a large variety of costumes for pets of all shapes and sizes, and right now you can get 20-percent off your online order, but only if you order by Thursday, Sept. 19!
- PetSmart - One of the best things about stores like Petco and PetSmart is that not can you take your dog to the store with you to try on his new Halloween costume, you can also pick up any pet supplies you need. Another bonus: You can also get 20 percent off your online and in-store purchases during their fall sale. Also, for those tech-savvy pet parents, PetSmart has a feature on their Facebook page called the Spooktacular Costume Machine. Simply upload a photo of your dog and you can virtually try 10 different costumes on your pet, and add props to go with the costume.
- Toys “R” Us - Another great one-stop store for busy pet parents who also have two-legged kids to dress up for Halloween. Pick out a costume for your child and another for your dog – it’s a win-win. If you were feeling so inclined, you could even get your dog and your kid matching costumes! Please note that only service dogs are allowed in Toys “R” Us stores.
- Spirit Halloween - These super stores for all things Halloween are super fun! You could literally spend hours roaming the aisles just looking at all of the pawesome things they sell for Halloween. But don’t forget that you’re there to buy your furkid a costume. Please note that only service dogs are allowed in Spirit Halloween stores.
- Party City - Have you decided to have a Halloween pawty just for your dog and want to invite his furfriends over for some fun? Then you should definitely go to Party City for his costume and supplies for your bash. Please note that only service dogs are allowed in Party City stores.
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