There are special sections for dressing up pets for parties such as Halloween with the most terrifying accessories and costumes.
Halloween is becoming more and more popular, to the point where pets are dressed up in fun outfits for the most terrifying party of the year. First of all, you have to make or buy costumes that are comfortable for your pets. Some of the costumes are very scary and fun, making them also part of this great party in which people of all ages participate.
At Halloween, houses are decorated with spider webs and monstrous accessories, and it can even be set in a horror movie. Children and adults enjoy this festival that is spread all over the world, but what about pets? Many families decide to introduce their pets to this party with the funniest costumes, making them blend in with the atmosphere of the house and, above all, not go unnoticed.
However, you should take into account whether your pet likes to dress up. This may sound strange, but any gesture it makes can be synonymous with some kind of emotion. There are animals that run away or get nervous when you play with them and simply want to put a t-shirt on them to take a photo. If you detect any kind of sign in your pet, it is better not to dress it up. On the contrary, if the animal stays still and calm, it is a sign that it does not mind participating in the game of dress-up.
Tips for dressing up pets
When dressing up a pet, the first thing you should consider is the functionality of the costume, that is, that it is comfortable for the animal and that when it feels uncomfortable or tries to take it off, it can be removed very easily. This factor must be taken into account because they can get nervous and have a bad time.
You have to look carefully at what the costumes are made of in case it can produce some kind of reaction in the pet. It is better to invest in a quality costume than in a poor quality one, since in many cases the cheap one ends up being expensive. Before the party begins, you have to try the costume to see how the pet reacts. If it is positive, it is good to reward it with some kind of candy or prize, so that it will be associated with something positive and they will feel comfortable and happy.
Homemade Halloween costumes for pets
Depending on the type of pet you have, you will have to choose a costume of one size or another, especially as we mentioned above, due to the functionality and how practical it can be to take off and put on the costume. If your pet is a loyal dog, there are several homemade and very inexpensive costumes with which you can dress up your best friend.
Costume ideas
Do you want to dress your dog as a mummy? It is one of the simplest and most comfortable costumes for your animal, as well as being low cost. You just have to wrap it, but without tightening it, leaving the bandage a little loose so that the dog does not feel overwhelmed, some parts of its body, and in this way you will achieve a very fun mummy effect.
Another costume is to make bat wings, something very simple. For this costume, you will only need an elastic band where the bat wings will be glued. On the other hand, the wings can be made of cardboard to make them more rigid or of foam rubber. The patterns of the wings will be made in black and glued to the rubber. Once it is well fixed, it can be put on the dog as a belt, it is very fun and very practical .
Cats also dress up
If, on the other hand, you have a cat, you can use the same costumes as above. You can even make a mini witch’s hat. With black or purple foam rubber, or even orange, which is the colour of a pumpkin, we can create the most terrifying designs. In this case, a base will be made depending on the size of the pet and then a pattern of a triangle large enough that when it is turned, the two parts will join together, thus creating a cone. The cone will be fixed to the base and a rubber band will be added so that it does not fall off when the witch’s hat is placed on the cat.
As for the designs, it depends on the creativity of the person. They can be decorated with pumpkin designs, on the other hand, on a purple background and a spider print, even in green and drawing a monstrous face among others. If you want to give it a cooler style, you can add a bit of tulle to the tip.
What about rabbits and guinea pigs?
For those who have a rabbit or a guinea pig, one of the most practical costumes would be to create a kind of cape. With a piece of fabric, you can recreate different costumes, for example, a ladybug cape, a cape from the Batman movie, or even a Dracula cape. Measure the size of the pet and recreate the pattern. To hold it on top, stick a small piece of Velcro on both sides. This way the pet will be more camouflaged with the horror environment.
However, you can also make headbands with devil horns and a matching red tail. To make this type of accessory you will need red fabric and stuffing to make the ears stand up straight. Once you have the pointed devil-shaped ears, you will attach them to a wide elastic band of the same color. You can sew them to make them more secure or glue them on. The devil tail will also be made with red fabric and stuffing and will have the same system as the devil headband.
It is advisable to dress up pets for a short period of time since they can get tired of wearing these costumes and it can become very annoying for them. When you take off the costume, it is positive to give them some kind of reward and as soon as you feel that they do not want to wear the costume or make strange movements, it is better to take off the outfit.