7 Super Fun Ways to Celebrate Halloween With Your Dog
A little-known fact about dogs is that they absolutely love celebrating Halloween. Unfortunately, it’s usually frowned upon to take your furry friend trick-or-treating (even though they, obviously, deserve all the treats). Thankfully, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween with your furry friend. Here are a few of our suggestions.
Check Your Local Dog-Themed Costume Contests
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See if there is anywhere in your town that’s hosting a costume contest for dogs! I recommend visiting local dog parks as there may be fliers posted there. You can also check local Facebook groups to see if there are any nearby dog-friendly Halloween events.
If there is a dog costume contest, be sure to sign your pooch up! I can’t think of a better way to spend Halloween than to parade a pup around in an adorable costume.
Have Your Pup Help Pass Out Candy
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If your pup can handle children, have them help pass out candy. That being said, my pup will not be participating in this, as she dislikes kids, especially those who are “stealing her candy.”
Host A Dog-Friendly Halloween Party
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If you are friends with other dog owners, consider hosting a pup-friendly Halloween party. Obviously, you’ll need some dog-themed Halloween decor and plenty of snacks!
Bake Some Halloween Treats
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Speaking of snacks, consider making Halloween dog-friendly treats for your furry friend. Here are 6 recipes for some super tasty (and slightly spooky) dog treats.
Have a Spooky Dog-Themed Movie Marathon
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My dog and I are major movie buffs. (She actually went to film school). For Halloween, we recommend watching Scooby-doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, Frankenweenie, and of course, Spooky Buddies, the fifth film in the Air Bud franchise.
Do Couples Costumes
Consider dressing up as an iconic human-and-dog duo like Shaggy and Scooby, Dorothy and Toto, or Charlie Brown and Snoopy.
Make a Boo Basket for Your Furry Friend
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If you are on social media, you’re probably familiar with the term Boo Baskets. For those unaware, it’s basically a wonderful excuse to give your significant other or child a basket full of Halloween-themed treats, clothes, accessories, or toys. Here at Woof Republic, we think dogs should also get to benefit from said baskets. If you’re stumped about what you should put in your furry friend’s Boo Basket, we’ve got you covered!