Getting Your Pets Into The Halloween Spirit

Article Title: Getting Your Pets Into The Halloween Spirit
Author: Phil Sikes

People dress up like animals all the time for Halloween - why
not go the opposite way and dress your pets up like people?
After all, pets are part of the family for a lot of people. They
take them everywhere, buy them gifts, get spa treatments for
them - why not a Halloween costume too?

Now, it goes without saying that dressing your pet in a
Halloween costume is more for the owner's enjoyment than the
pet's. Having said that, you'll know your pet better than
anyone. If your pet gets stressed out easily or doesn't like
wearing a costume, don't force the issue.

The best costumes for pets are the ones that don't make them
feel too restricted or confined. You might be able to get away
with something that goes on their head - a hat or crown perhaps
- and something that ties (loosely) around their middle.

Anything more intricate than that probably isn't going to work
and could well end up a shredded, torn mess if your pet decides
they don't want to wear it.

Many pet stores carry pet costumes, especially around
Halloween, but you'll probably find the best selection online.
Most costume websites also carry costumes for pets, which are
usually sized according to the animal's weight.

Costumes designed for pets should be made without any dangerous
pieces, but you should always double check before getting your
pet all dressed up. Watch for anything that could be swallowed
or anything that could get tied up, whether around your pet's
neck, it's legs, etc.

Once you've got your pet all dressed up the next trick will be
getting them to sit still long enough for pictures. Some people
are lucky and their pets will sit still for almost anything, but
for most it will be a race to get the shot before your pet is
off and running, trying to get out of the costume you've spent
so much time preparing!

About The Author: Whether you're looking for pet costume ideas
or suggestions for topical Halloween costumes, the Get In
Costume website has what you need at
http://www.getincostume.com. Plus, get a free copy of my
Halloween Safety Guide at http://www.getincostume.com/freereport

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