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Halloween 10/29/16

This Adorable Dog's Timmy Turner Halloween Costume Is Both Silly and Super Cute

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Give Your Pup a Happy Halloween With This Homemade Kong Treat

This is the perfect combination of Fall ingredients to stuff into a Kong (or any other stuffable toy). It's especially perfect for Halloween, when your pup will want to find a quiet place to enjoy his own treats — instead of greeting all the masked, candy-crazed trick-or-treaters.

It can be served warm and fresh or frozen for later (which is especially perfect for teething puppies). The recipe makes enough mixture to stuff several Kongs and can be kept in an airtight container for up to three days if you don't use it right away.

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Halloween 10/26/16

How to Get Scaredy-Cats (and Dogs) Costume-Ready

It's nearly the most fur-raising time of the year as humans and pets alike prepare creepy getups for All Hallows' Eve. But if this is your pet's first time going incognito — or he's a little spooky around dressing up — it's important to take it slow. You may think his costume is the cat's meow, but he's going to need some extra TLC while getting comfortable with his cute new outfit so you don't end up in the doghouse!

Kitty, Meet Costume
It's important to introduce the costume and allow him to get acclimated to the actual item before his big debut. We recommend starting at least a week before Halloween, especially if he's not used to being dressed up. First, let him sniff the costume and get used to its scent. Then place it on top of (but not fully on) him and reward him with praise and a treat. Consider this your pet's dress rehearsal!

A Pup in Disguise
Never force a pet to wear a costume. Talk to your pet in a soothing voice as you dress him up. Some pets dislike certain parts like the over-the-head or under-the-belly process, but this shouldn't be a huge struggle. If your pup doesn't appear to approve of your costume choice and fights back, by all means stop.

Have a Happy Halloween!
If at any time during the festivities your pet looks uncomfortable, take off the costume. Make him feel extra special by lavishing him with praise and special attention. And watch out that the clothing doesn't get caught on ordinary household items. That can ruin the fun of a costume really quickly! Since Halloween comes only once a year, don't forget to take plenty of pictures of your pet and his awesome disguise, and feel free to provide him with an extra pet-safe treat or two!

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