Dog Costumes: Do’s and Don’ts

Boo! It is the time of the year again where witches and vampires are seen in busy streets and parties saying the famous line trick or treat. Just few days to wait and its Halloween time again. Almost all ages are excited in this time of the year and what really amazing to see are dogs in Halloween costumes. Indeed Halloween is a dog event as well as dogs baptism ceremony that need for your dog to dressed up.

Dogs in costume are the ones that are really cute and funny. But did you know not all costumes for dogs are good and safe, so before you buy dog costumes why not take time to read this lists of costumes for dogs do’s and don’ts and Simple Dog Safety Tips this Halloween for a fun trick and treat.

• Costumes not too low or hang that might tip your dog.

•  Choose dog costumes appropriate for your dog size and temperament. The costume must fit well  your dog body: not too tight and not too loose.

• Fabric is very important for your dog costumes. Cotton made costumes are the best choice for all dog type. Other fabric is warm in the body and might bring discomfort for your dog.

• Beaded costumes are not appropriate for a dog as it is might be swallowed and choking might  happen.

• Above all your dog should be comfortable in his costume and that the costumes will not hamper his field of vision. You never know what might happen in the dark with all the ghouls in the streets.

Enjoy and have a safe happy Halloween trick or treat from Its All About Dogs!

Face your Fear of Dogs now, its National Face Your Fears Day

Now is the time to face your fear of dogs in celebration of National Face your fears day made famous by Steve Hughes. According to faceyourfearstoday.com , fear of dogs is in 9 in the top ten list of America’s most common feared of. Cynophobia is the scientific term used to describe people’s fear of dogs. Children even adults may suffer fear of dogs.

Why this cute furry man’s best friend being feared of? It seems ironic that while some people spend thousands of dollars for their furry pet dogs, others are afraid of them. The percentage of people in America that have fear of dogs is only 11 percent, small it maybe but lets us ponder why this people have fear of dogs.

Behavior of Dogs

Naturally dogs before they are domesticated as pets, they are bon as hunters and strong wild animals. These reasons along brings fear to some people especially when they encountered dogs or have seen dogs that don’t behaved well when approached by strangers. Behavior of dogs differ towards certain circumstances, even well behaved dogs may act and be aggressive at certain times.

There are things that may provoke dogs to be aggressive and feel threatened by you. This should be avoided especially if the dog is not yours.

• Direct eye contact

• Quick approached to the dog

• Touching the dog in the head

• Taking away valuable possession from the dog ex. Toys and chew bone

Signs of dogs’ agitation are a cue for you to leave but not to run

• Growling

• Shown teeth

How to overcome fear of dogs?

There is no medicine that will cure fear of dogs. Just like any other fears, fear of dogs should be face. This means people with fear of dogs should be exposed to dogs; cute, friendly small dogs are a great head start. It doesn’t mean that the person should touch or hold the dog; this could be done when the person is well acquainted having dog or dogs with him.


Are you having fear of dogs or any other fears? Don’t hold back, take the challenge and face it. Celebrate National Face your Fears Day!

Dogs Baptism Ceremony

If you are a Roman Catholic and a dog owner that wants your dog to be baptized by a priest, that can happen. Here in the Philippines dog baptism is a dog event that happens yearly in relation with St. Francis of Assisi feast day. Some dogs are in their baptismal attire while others wear only their coat.

Forgot to tell you, the baptism ceremony is not just for dogs but for other animals as well.

It was held last Oct. 4 and unfortunately I haven't had the chance to have my dogs baptized because of typhoon Ondoy that recently hit our country. I just watched the said dog event in the news. Maybe next year I will register my dogs early to make sure they will be in the list to be baptized.