With spooky season just around the corner, there are plenty of Halloween costumes for dogs available so your hound can join in with the fun. After all, why should it just be us humans who have all the fun? Whether you would prefer to kit your pooch out in a scary outfit or something cute and funny, your four-legged friend will be ready to get into the spooky spirit when they've got a pet Halloween costume to wear.
Best Halloween costume for dogs at a glance:
• Best pumpkin Halloween costume for dogs: Pets at Home Halloween Pumpkin Dog Costume – View on Pets at Home
• Best spider dog Halloween costume: Pets at Home Halloween Spider Dog Costume – View on Pets at Home
• Best bat Halloween costume for dogs: Vivifying Dog Bat Wings – View on Amazon UK
• Best dog Ghostbusters Halloween costume: Ghostbusters Jumpsuit Pet Costume – View on HolloweenCostumes.co.uk
Pooches wearing clothes and costumes is a trend that is growing more and more popular each year. You can get a full wardrobe of pet clothes nowadays, so you can pop them in a dog Christmas jumper during the festive countdown and a sunhat during the summer season. With that in mind, you may not be so surprised to hear that there are a vast amount of dog Halloween costumes out there now, ranging in styles to suit your pooch's preference. You can go all out and dress them in a full costume, such as a pumpkin get-up or a spider suit, or put them in a ghoulish-printed top or jumper for the occasion. You may even want to pick a costume for them that perfectly complements yours so you can go in a matching outfit.
Whichever style of dog Halloween costume you choose, your canine companion is sure to win best dressed. Plus, if you take them with you trick-or-treating, they may even earn you a few extra treats this howl-o-ween. Take a look at our top picks for dog Halloween pet clothes below.
Best Halloween outfits for dogs
Best pumpkin Halloween costume for dogs
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Nothing screams Halloween more than pumpkins. Your pooch will be the cutest pumpkin in the patch wearing this Pets at Home Halloween Pumpkin Dog Costume and will keep your furry friend nice and snug while you go out trick or treating. You simply secure it around the front of your dog's chest and under their belly and you're good to go - no need to faff around trying to put their legs in holes.
Tried & Tested by Senior Writer, Rosie Floyd and Bella the Cockapoo.
Transform your pooch into a creepy crawly cutie with the Pets at Home Halloween Spider Dog Costume. Complete with eight legs and a fuzzy black body, it's sure to be a fang-tastic hit with any trick-or-treaters who come to your door. It has two adjustable Velcro fastenings around your dog's collar area and under the belly to ensure the fit is snug but also comfortable.
Tried & Tested by Senior Writer, Rosie Floyd and Gina the Yorkshire Terrier cross.
Best bat Halloween costume for dogs
Vivifying/AmazonYou may have heard of Bat Man, but what about Bat Dog? Now your furry friend can get stuck into the action with the adorably fierce Vivifying Dog Bat Wings. The wings are designed to feel like a harness so it should be comfortable for your dog to wear for a while, it also has two Velcro fastening belts to sit underneath your dog's collar and around their chest so you can adjust the fit to suit your pooch.
Best dog Ghostbusters Halloween costume
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Something strange, in the neighbourhood, who you gonna call? Ghostpuppers! This adorable Ghostbusters costume includes a jacket and an inflatable proton pack so your pup will be ready to bust all the ghosts and ghouls they meet during spooky season.
Best wizard/witch Halloween costume for dogs
POPETPOP/AmazonGive your pup a costume that's as magical as them with the POPETPOP Wizard Dog Costume. With both the hat and the cape adorned in gold cobwebs, pumpkins and stars, they're made using a high-quality satin material so it won't be itchy for them to wear and it's also lightweight so your pup probably won't even realise they're wearing it.
Best pirate Halloween costume
DELIFUR/AmazonGive your little Scallywag pup a costume to match their attitude. We have never seen a more adorable rascal. With a full jacket and a hat, your pup will be able to channel their inner-Jack Sparrow with this Pirates of The Caribbean-inspired DELIFUR Pet Dog Costume. They won't make you walk the plank as long as you've got a treat in hand!
Best dog hot dog costume
Rubie's/AmazonHot diggity dog, this costume is cute. Dress your little sausage as a hot dog this Halloween and they'll reap all the attention from everyone around them. Whether you're looking to dress up your Dachshund or show off your Shih Tzu in costume, there are sizes small to extra large available to fit a variety of breeds.
Ideal for keeping cosy on chilly walks in the park during autumn as well as trick or treating on fright night. The Pets at Home Halloween Jack O Lantern Dog Sweater will make a fun addition to your dog's dress-up collection and is sure to put a smile on the face of anyone who sees your pooch wearing it this Halloween. It's easy to put on and comfortable to wear - what more could you and your pup want?
Tried & Tested by Senior Writer, Rosie Floyd and Yorkshire Terrier cross, Gina.
Another spookily stylish Halloween jumper for dogs is the Pets at Home Halloween Ghoulish Ghosts Dog Jumper. It's perfect for those dogs that like a jumper for getting cosy but not necessarily love dressing up. The pullover style means it's easy to put on and off and it's also machine washable so you can keep it fresh between Halloween walkies and parties.
Tried & Tested by Senior Writer, Rosie Floyd and Cockapoo, Bella.
Best dog Halloween onesie
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If your idea of the perfect Halloween is cuddled up on the sofa in your comfies and watching scary films, this Pets at Home Halloween Onesie will have your pooch ready for a ghoulish night in. The spooky print of ghosts and pumpkins is on theme for the occasion and the pull-on design makes it easy to put on and take off. Plus it's machine washable so you can keep it fresh for scary movie nights to come.
FAQs
How do I measure my dog for a Halloween costume?
To ensure you get the perfect fit for your dog’s Halloween costume, you’ll want to take their measurements and compare them against the size guide for your chosen costume. Although many costumes are available in sizes small to extra large, they may come up smaller than you expect. Using a soft measuring tape, you’ll want to measure your dog’s neck, chest and the length from the base of their neck to the base of their tail to have the most comfortable and secure fit.
What should I do if my dog doesn't like wearing costumes?
Not all dogs like wearing clothes and that’s perfectly okay. You shouldn’t ever force your pooch to wear something if they’re showing signs of distress and appear anxious and nervous. Some pups may take a little while to come around to wearing a Halloween costume, so you should always slowly introduce them to it and allow them to sniff and explore it for themselves before putting it on and offer lots of encouragement and rewards for positive interactions. You can build this up over time to then put the costume on for varying lengths of time, again with lots of positive reinforcement, until your dog associates the costume with a good time.
Rosie Floyd is a Senior Home & Pets Product Writer for Take A Break Pets, specialising in all things dogs. She grew up always having at least one dog as part of the family and has experience in owning a variety of breeds, including Labradors, Cockapoos and Yorkshire Terriers.