Halloween has gone to the dogs!
Last year on Halloween we went to an agility trial and big pawty. It was a blast! As you can see I dressed up as a 'little prisoner', 'cause I'm a bad, bad boy. BOL!
Halloween is a great time to throw a dog party and we've got just the right ingredients. From lots of costumes and games, to treats, toys, presents, and goodie bags - you can have a fun and safe pup party to celebrate Halloween!
Here we bring you all you'll need to plan a great Halloween pawty. So put your paws back and have a look around. We know you'll find everything for a pawsome pawty.
And if you don't find what you're looking fur here, we bet you'll find it in our Halloween section at JohannTheDog.com!
A great planning guide!
If you need a little help in planning the ultimate pup Halloween party, here's a great book to help you! Get it here!And you can click here to download a party planning checklist!
The hottest costumes!
Pumpkin Dog Costume
Sweet as pie! The Pumpkin Dog Costume includes an orange top and a character headpiece. Fresh from the patch and ready to carve out a special place in your heart! Ruffle some fur this Halloween, and dress to impress!
Frog Prince Dog Costume
You're going to lick a lot of pups before you find your prince! The Frog Prince Dog Costume includes a character hooded top with an attached collar, crown, and cape. If you treat your pooch like royalty, there is no doubt he will love this majestic ensemble! Ruffle some fur this Halloween, and dress to impress!
Zelda - Pirate Pet Costume
Man's best matey! "We wants us some biscuits, and we wants 'em now!" Says he. And generally, this pirate gets what he wants! Put your pup at the helm in this costume, which includes a captain's hat, a shirt with ragged sleeves, striped pants and a false arm/hook sleeve. He's determined to get his booty!
Zelda - Devil Pet Costume
Moo-hoo-ah-ahh-bow-wow-ow! This is one cute little devil! This costume includes a hot pop-up collar, a flowing cape and a cap with black horns; all in a bright firey-red!
Zelda - Prisoner Pet Costume
"I fought the law and the law won!" That's what you get for being a baaaddd dawg! This poor pooch is breakin' rocks and doing time, so his costume includes the traditional black and white striped shirt, pants, hat and lucky for him--a stuffed ball and chain!
Zelda - Bumblebee Pet Costume
A bee that barks? Yes, this bee barks, and does not fly or sting! In fact, this is about the cutest and cuddliest bee, ever! This all polyester flexible and comfy costume includes a bee-striped shirt, a hood with gold-toned antannae topped with black pom-poms and adorable mesh wings detailed with gold sparkle sequins. Your pooch will be buzzing with joy!
Daisy Bee Pet Costume
Let her bee herself! The Daisy Bee Pet costume includes a black and yellow striped dress with sunflower applique and black wings. Your cute canine will be the latest buzz around town in this costume!
Skull and Crossbones Glitter Tee Pet Costume
Bad to the bone! Show your tough side in style. The Skull and Crossbones Tee pet costume includes: A black tee with a white glitter skull and crossbones print on the back. Guaranteed to bow-WOW your fellow canines this Halloween!
Frog Pet Costume
Feeling a little froggy? Hop into Halloween! Transform your pup into the most cuddly frog ever. The Frog pet costume includes: A green top with a matching character hood. Guaranteed to bow-WOW your fellow canines this Halloween!
Deluxe Vampire Pet Costume
This vampire would rather have kibble! Pets like Halloween too! Don't celebrate this Halloween without "man's best friend." The Deluxe Vampire Pet Costume includes a red jumpsuit with gold trim, black bat accents, white dickie, and attached black cape with standup collar.
- ** A quick note: The closer it gets to Halloween, the most chance that some costumes may be out of stock. Just giving you a paws up!
(Halloween is October 31, 2009)
Make your pup a Super Hero!
Superman Pet CostumeNow man's best friend can leap tall buildings in a single bound! Faster than a speeding bullet, your dog could be the hit of any costume party in this great Superman suit!!! This is an officially licensed SUPERMAN product.
Batman Pet CostumeYour pup can be a superhero with this adorable Batman pet costume! Contains: Chest Piece, Cape, Head Piece and Belt.
Wonder Woman Deluxe Pet CostumeNow your wonder dog can be Wonder Woman! This deluxe superhero character costume for your pet includes a Wonder Woman%u2122 jumpsuit with attached arms, a belt with attached red cape, and yellow headpiece with red star. If you've got more than one pet, we've got more than one superhero costume.
Spiderman Comic Pet Costume
Even your pet can be the Amazing Spiderman! This is an officially licensed SPIDER-MAN costume.
Superman Deluxe Pet CostumeIt's a bird... it's a plane... it's your dog as Superman! Able to jump small fire hydrants in a single bound. This super doggie deluxe costume includes a red & blue jumpsuit with attached arms, and a red cape with belt.
Batman Deluxe Pet CostumeIt's the K-9 caped crusader! Perfect for your dog's secret identity! Deluxe superhero costume includes jumpsuit with attached arms, cape with belt and headpiece. If you're little buddy, has a little buddy, pick up our Robin costume too!
- ** A quick note: The closer it gets to Halloween, the most chance that some costumes may be out of stock. Just giving you a paws up!
Location, location, location!
Well that's what they say! Location is everything. And that's true for pup parties.There are many places you can hold your party. From your own backyard, to local parks (check with your Parks Department), area dog parks, doggie day camps, and dog sports and obedience training centers -- just to name a few.
Ask your pup pals to help you can find just the right place for your next party. Be sure and reserve your location at least 3 weeks in advance!
Underdog chooses his secret identity!
Three weeks before the big day....
- Plan guest list and set time and date
- Reserve location and send invitations
- Plan menus for both pups and people
- Order supplies, decorations, treats, costumes, goodie bags items, activity equipment and prizes
- Plan games and activities
Week before the big day....
- Confirm guests and location
- Shop and begin preparing food
- Put together goodie bags
- Compile game/activity descriptions and rules
Halloween safety tips!
Halloween can be a scary time for us pups. Please be safe, and check out these Halloween Safety Tips for Pet Owners! More fun duds!
Pirate DogThis pirate likes to bury his treasure!
Skull BandanaThis pup is bad to the bone! The Skull Bandana is red and decorated with the classic skull and crossbones insignia. Whether he's sailing the high seas or born to be wild on the back of a motorcycle, this festive design is comfortable and easy to wear.
Pumpkin Patch PoochA classic Halloween pumpkin costume made for your pet!
Doggie BonesMake no bones about it, this costume will win best in show! This Doggie Bones costume includes a black suit with Glow-In-The-Dark bone pattern
- ** A quick note: The closer it gets to Halloween, the most chance that some costumes may be out of stock. Just giving you a paws up!
On the big day!
- Designate a separate poo, food and activity area
- Put out plenty of water for the pups
- Have poo bags and trash can on hand
- Make sure leashes and quiet time areas are available for 4-leggers to keep the peace
- Decorate, put out food, set out prizes and goodie bags
- Have fun!
All kinds of great Halloween decor!
Check it out!
A party isn't a party without great dog games!
Hot Dog Dunk - For each dog, take a hot dog (preferably all natural) and cut into 10 slices. Throw them in a kiddie pool and see how long it takes the dog to eat them. Fastest dog wins!
Water Relay - At the start line (with dog on leash) the dog parent fills a small cup, races with the dog to the finish line to fill a larger cup. Continue until the big cup is full.
Dog Painting - This is one of my favorites! I did a dog painting at my Gotcha Day party. Mix together corn starch, flour, water and food coloring (safe for dogs) to desired consistency and color. Put paint on dog's paws with a sponge, put them on paper and let them go at it!
Snoopy Says - Guests form a line with their dog and play a variation of the game Simon Says with their dogs. You give commands like sit, Simon says sit, Simon says down your dog, etc. -- last dog 'standing' wins!
Agility! - Yep, it's my favorite thing in the entire world! You can get inexpensive agility equipment at JohannTheDog.com; or make your own. Set up a small agility course and have the dogs and 'handlers' take turns!
Musical Mats - With a radio or cd player, place one less number of mats around the floor as dogs participating.
The music starts, then is stopped. All dogs go to their mat and lie down. The dog without a mat is out. Then take away another mat, and repeat until their is only one dog remaining!
Frisbee - see which team (human and pup) can throw and catch the furthest!
Simon Says - With humans and their dogs. Humans form a circle with their dogs while someone gives the Simon commands. The humans walk around in a circle when the command is given. The last team to do the trick, is out! Last dog in, wins!
Groovy, fun, scary and goofy!
Hippie Pet CostumeIncense and flowers have the power to induce psychedelic doggy dreams! This Halloween, watch your far-out pup shake his groove thang at the local dog park. The Hippie Pet Costume includes a colorful printed jumpsuit with attached arms. Afro headpiece is also included to authenticate his swingin' style.
Big DaddyWhat up, dog!? Big Daddy Pet costumes include a vest-style jacket with leopard accenting. Matching hat included! Comes in a doggie one size fits most.
DraculaI want to suck your blood! Comes complete with cape and medallion.
Star Wars Darth Vader Pet CostumeDoes your pet have a bit of the dark side in him? This fun officially licensed STAR WARS pet costume includes a Darth Vader- character headpiece/helmet and a jumpsuit with attached arms, cape with belt. Available in Pet sizes: Small, Medium, Large and X-Large. Check out the rest of our STAR WARS pet costumes!
Star Wars Pet CostumeIs he the wise Jedi master, or your favorite pooch? How about both? This fun officially licensed STAR WARS pet costume includes a Yoda character headpiece with ears and a jumpsuit with attached arms. Available in Pet sizes: Small, Medium, Large and X-Large. Check out the rest of our STAR WARS pet costumes!
Prisoner Dog Pet CostumeLet the punishment fit the crime. Now when 'Fido' misbehaves everyone will know. The black and white convict stripes make this costume a howl
To us dogs (and some humans) food is just about everything!
A party just isn't a party without good food. We'll let you take care of the people food, but we can sure help with the pup pastries, fur food and canine candies!From amazing treats to pawsome cookies - you can find it all at JohannTheDog.com.
Or make your own! Visit my Johann's favorite homemade dog treats Squidoo lens for some great recipes!
Be sure and visit my website!
Be sure and visit my website - JohannTheDog.com - where you can shop for cool stuff for cool dogs!We've put together, in one place, all the cool stuff you need for your dog!
Find dog beds, all natural foods and treats, collars, leashes, charms, training and agility gear, vitamins and supplements, books, clothing, toys and more!
And the best part is we donate 10% of our profits to dog rescues and shelters!
Great Halloween toys!
Scare-D-Cat
Woof or Treat mini Halloween toys are just right for small dogs. Don't trick your dog this Halloween, treat them instead.
Multipet Talking Pumpkin Dog Toy
The Multipet Halloween talking pumpkin dog toy is the cutest little Jack-o-lantern this side of the pumpkin patch. Give him a little squeeze and children's voices say, 'Trick or Treat!'
Talking Vampire Dog Toy
Dracula has nothing on this vampire! Multipet's 10" Vampire dog toy will tell you, 'I've come to suck your blood' when squeezed and he comes complete with blood red cape to fly away into the night.
Laughing Witch Dog Toy
This wicked little witch has a laugh that will delight you and your dog this Halloween. Her indescribable cackling will make her a favorite toy, you'll just love our 8" laughing witch from Multipet.
Talking Ghost Dog Toy
You won't be afraid to have this ghost haunting your house this Halloween. You and your dog will have a ghostly good time whenever he squeezes this toy. Plays otherworldly music, 'oooooooo oooooo ooooooo...'
Goodie bags are all about goodies!
You can put together great goodie bags for all your 2 and 4 legged guests; and they will love you for it!Add in some doggie treats, a doggie banadana, a training clicker, tennis ball or small toy - and you have the ingredients for a terrific goodie bag. See a bunch of items perfect for your goodie bags at JohannTheDog.com
Try paw and bone shaped post-its, dog bone cookie cutter, paw print stickers, and other cool stuff for your 2-leggers. They will be impressed!
Howl at me!
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- susannaduffy susannaduffy Sep 10, 2009 @ 12:58 am
- You're a mighty mutt Johann. Blessed by an Angel for Halloween (squidoo.com/best-of-halloween)
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- awelldressedbullet awelldressedbullet Oct 5, 2008 @ 4:56 pm
- Love it! Hey, Johann, did mommy put you in that jail gear! Bad, bad mommy! LOL Besides, I just know you CAN'T be bad! - Kathy
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- Couch-Covers-Melanie Couch-Covers-Melanie Sep 23, 2008 @ 5:29 am
- Great lens, cute pictures! Watching this lens makes me wanna dress up my dog for Halloween. I just have to get an idea how to dress him up, becausse he is a big boy.
5* for you!
PS: Did you know couch covers can be real moneysavers?
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- JohannTheDog JohannTheDog Sep 13, 2008 @ 11:53 am
- Thanks JesseLuna! Mum doesn't 'dress me up' either. But we really like the Prisoner costume, even for my sis, Gracie. Hmmm....how about two prisoners and you go as a cop! That would get some attention, BOL!
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- jesseluna jesseluna Sep 13, 2008 @ 11:06 am
- Great lens Johann!
I'm a bit of a strange case. I'm a dude with two female labs and never "dress them up". Any suggestions for a costume that's not too girly?
Five stars, up high!
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