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Halloween costumes

Posted : 10/9/2006 9:07:53 PM

So, I literally wrestled Buddy into a Halloween costume this afternoon to see if it would fit. It does and I would like him to wear it without him chewing it to shreds. What do I need to do? Also, I think he will need to wear a sweater or something this winter. He got pretty cold a couple of weeks ago at a nighttime soccer game. It was probably around 55 degrees. So, getting him used to wearing something now would be useful.

Sue

the1irishgirl

Posted : 10/10/2006 10:33:16 AM

Well, you can see in my avatar that my two are wearing reindeer antler/santa hat headbands. Not an easy feat with a 4 month old crazy hound! Every time I got out treats, they'd have to put them on and sit patiently until I gave them the treats, then I'd take off the headbands right after that. Pretty soon they were just fine with it and sat nicely for pictures with Santa! :-)

sallya

Posted : 10/10/2006 11:27:16 AM

If your pup is not used to wearing anything, it feels strange. Buy a SOFT, SOFT t- shirt. One for a little child maybe. Make sure anything he wears feels very good. Then let him sniff it and put it on give a treat. Take it off after a few minutes. Do it for longer periods of time. Also, I never leave the house with clothes on my doggie. I am afraid something could happen.

griffinej5

Posted : 10/10/2006 1:23:52 PM

Just thought i'd suggest that a coat, something that velcros around the neck and belly particularly, might be easier than a sweater as you won't have to put his feet in it.

Eric Mies

Posted : 10/11/2006 8:45:58 AM

Or do what we did, just get her real tired. We let Presley play wiht her Golden friend for 3 hours and when I brought her home momma had a surprise for her - her halloween costume! Pic isn't that good but she just sat there - looking at us in disgust.

faramir denethor

Posted : 10/11/2006 1:07:15 PM

sparky hates anything on his head, but he loves wearing clothing.