Funniest Halloween Costumes for Dogs

Howl-O-Ween is a barkin’ good time for the whole family—four-legged kids too! We at Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique love the holidays like Halloween. The candy-filled festivities are a great way to spend some time with your pooch and get them dressed up in some hilarious costumes. Whether you’re just posting pictures of your dog on Facebook or have them dressed up ready to trick-or-treat, Halloween costumes for dogs brings a whole ‘nother level of fun to the spooky celebration!

Buying Halloween Costumes at the Pet Store

The Lion Mane

This is one of Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique’s favorites! It’s super cute and dogs won’t have a hard time wearing the mane around their neck. The Lion Mane comes in two colors—golden brown or black—with optional matching ears and tail. The mane fits size neck 13″-32″ and is made with polyester. This costume will bring out the king of the jungle in your fierce Golden Retriever.

Pirates of the Caribbean

This dog pirate costume fits on your dog’s forelegs and head, is machine-wash safe, and comes in three sizes to fit most medium-sized doggie swashbucklers. The pirate costume also comes with a matching hat with an elastic strap which gently secures to your pup’s head.

Minion

There are tons of Despicable Me costumes available at Halloween stores, pet stores, and Amazon. Our favorite is Rubies Costume Company Minion Bob. Your dog’s floppy ears come through holes in the costume making it look like they’re Minion Bob’s ears. Hilarious! The costume is available in five sizes with a measurement chart provided.

Super Good Girl

Another from Rubies Costumes is the Super Good girl, complete with a headpiece and super dress. The costume is available in four sizes, ranging in sizes to fit various dog breeds from Yorkshire Terrier (Small) to a Springer Spaniel ( X-Large).

DIY Halloween Costumes For Dogs

Big Bad Woof

With a little sewing and some creativity, you can take an old nightgown and turn it into this year’s greatest Halloween costume for dogs! To really make this costume believable, you can use fake glasses and sew together wolf ears made with faux fur and gauge wire.

Chia Pet

A cute and hilarious costume for your pooch could be a chia pet. Take aquarium plants and attach them to a green felt horse blanket. You can attach the foliage by pushing the prongs through a grid system of holes cut into the felt with an x-acto knife.

E.T. Extra-Terrestrial

With a milk crate, a white towel, and safety pin you can turn your Pug into everyone’s favorite scene from E.T. Simply wrap the white towel around your dog and secure gently with a safety pin. Place them in the milk crate and voila, a great Halloween costume.

More Pawesme Ideas for Halloween Costumes for Dogs

Finding the perfect costume for your dog takes a little bit of brainstorming. You might want to find a costume that matches your dog’s quirky personality. If your dog is a “lounger” and spends most of their time snoring on the couch, dress them up like the energizer bunny. Maybe you have a Chihuahua with a bad-to-the-bone attitude and thinks he’s a tough guy? Dress him up with a Harley Davidson bandanna over his back with a spiky black collar.

Does your Shar-Pei have that philosophical look in her eye? Dress her up like a stoic Roman Greek philosopher. Take some drapery and wrap it around her like a toga with a purple sash safety pinned to the toga. Your darling little Shar Pei will look like Aristotle in no time! Sports are another good place to begin to find ideas for Halloween costumes for dogs. The Dodgers are in the World Series. Maybe it’s time to dress up your pup as “Dog-dger” complete with a Clayton Kershaw uniform. You can do this with any team! Dogs also look amazing dressed as the umpire or can even wear a costume dressed as the ball itself. You can even have your dog groomer apply pet paint for a costume. This is sure to get some appaws while you and your dog go trick-or-treating.

More Halloween Costumes for Dogs:

  • BatDog
  • CornDog
  • Great White Bark
  • Yo-Dog (Yoda)
  • Beggin’ Bacon
  • Princess
  • Dog-Tini
  • Bark-O-Saurus-Rex
  • Baked Pugtatoe
  • Kissing Booth

Paws & Reflect: Safety Tips to Keep In Mind

Before you dress your dog up for any occasion, make sure they’re comfortable. You know your dog best. What is their temperament like? What makes them go crazy and what puts them at ease? If your pup doesn’t like unfamiliar experiences and gets anxious, you might want to think of other ways to celebrate the holiday with him. ( dog treats are always welcomed by doggos). If your dog doesn’t mind getting into costumes, then go for it! Dogs have become accustomed to the silliness of humans for thousands of years. The only thing your dog loves more than treats is you. So if your dog can handle some extra layers, then sure, adopt the king of rock n’ Roll into your Halloween costumes for dogs—“Elvis Pugsley.”

Safety Tips:

  • Measure First. Loose clothes can trip your dog while clothes that are too tight will be uncomfortable and possibly suffocating.
  • Materials. Wool, silk, and flannel will be warm, good for cold climates. If you’re further south, make sure your dog doesn’t overheat. Also, if your pup is prone to chewing, make sure any materials your costume is made from are pet-friendly and 100% non-toxic.
  • No Pants! Dogs walk on all four legs. Putting pants on them will inhibit their natural way of walking. It’s also not going to be fun when they need to go to the bathroom.
  • Watch for Signs. If your dog looks uneasy, then go ahead and take the costume off. Some dogs might only be willing to be dressed for a few seconds to take a picture before they’ll try and wrestle out of the clothes.

Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique wishes you a happy Halloween!

 

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Book Your Holiday Appointments Online Now!

Beat the Holiday Rush and Book Online Now

With Halloween right around the corner, the procession of holidays will be here in no time! This means lots of traveling, family, and fun. The holiday season also means that grooming appointment slots are filling up quickly. As you know, at Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique it’s easier than ever to book holiday appointments online. Booking early is always easiest! Booking early gives you the convenience of choosing when your dog gets a haircut as schedules fill up. This way your dog will look their cutest for guests during the busy holidays and you don’t have to worry about scheduling!

Let us handle the dirty dog so you can get back to festivities, book your appointment now!

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Zero-Hassles with Online Booking

At Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique, our goal is to pamper your dog and to make your life easier! We do this with our award-winning grooming services and making it ultra-convenient to get your pup booked for their bath & haircut. Quick and easy, when you book online—you get to control the schedule and we’ll even send you a reminder text & email!

 

Easy, Quick, and Simple Online Booking!

  • Saves Time
  • You Control the Schedule
  • Never Miss an Appointment
  • Know Exactly Which Services Your Dog Gets
  • Find a Groomer Across the Nation

Take advantage of the convenience, Click Here to Book an Appointment!

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Fresh & Clean for the Holidays!

Treating Your Dogs is Treating Yourself!

Does this sound familiar? You just took your pup for her monthly spa day. She got the works, including bath & brushing completely included in the signature service membership. She smells and looks great now—perfect for all your guests during the holidays! But when you get home, what’s the first thing that she decides to do? Play in the mud, of course! Argh! No worries, the services offered at Splash and Dash can tend to her nails, glands, shedding, and much more! 

Or maybe you spent a solid hour bending over, straining your back, bathing Fido and within 10 minutes he’s already rolled in something that smells like you know what. Yuck!

With the holidays almost here, no one has time to give their dog a bath when he needs a sudsy scrubbing the most. No one wants to be stuck in the car with a stinky dog while driving to grandma’s house and grandma doesn’t want to smell the stinky pup either!

Fortunately, there’s great news!

The Affordable, Hassle-Free Way to Keep Your Dog Clean and Fresh Week after Week!

Splash and Dash for Dogs™ is an UNLIMITED Monthly Bath program that provides the necessary maintenance in between full grooming appointments. You can bring your dog in as many times as you want or need, in any given month for a full bath, dry and brush out – all for one low monthly payment, starting as low as $39.95.

Benefits are many, such as:

  • Having a Clean and fresh smelling dog all of the time.
  • Having a Clean and fresh smelling house all of the time.
  • No more painful matting and a lot less shedding!

AND BEST OF ALL:

  • No Long Term contracts, Cancel Anytime! (just give us 30-day notice)
  • UNLIMITED Bathing means potentially UNLIMITED Savings!
  • Save EVEN MORE Money: Your membership entitles you to VIP pricing on many small services!
  • PLUS: a 10% discount towards all of your future full grooming appointments!

We know you want your K-9 kid to be cute and clean all of the time, however, your dog just wants to play, roll, and dig in the dirt! Let the Splash and Dash Unlimited Bath Membership make you both happy, especially when things get hectic during the holidays!

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Grooming Services that Your Dog Will Appreciate

Splash and Dash Makes Dog Grooming Services Easy!

Most pet parents know the responsibilities of owning a dog. Caring for your little four-legged child holds the same weight as caring for your two-legged child. Some dogs are high maintenance. They might need special diets, particular grooming, and specialized care. Other dogs are less demanding. Just as some dog breeds need tons of exercise, some dogs will need constant grooming. Breeds with heavy coats like Chow Chow, Golden Retrievers, and Maltese will need regular dog grooming services to keep up with their health.

When a dog’s coat is kept too long, and is not regularly brushed, matting occurs. This is extremely painful for dogs. Imagine a twisted knot in your hair constantly pulling at your scalp. Ouch! A rule-of-thumb is that if you have not brought your dog in for professional grooming after 6-12 months, your dog may need to be shaved down. Splash and Dash, and any reputable groomer, will choose humanity over vanity. This means that the most humane option for dogs with severe matting is shaving over subjecting them to the painful de-matting process. Groomers will extend the option between giving your dog a professional shaving or letting you take your dog home to attempt a de-matt yourself.

This is only in worst case scenarios. Most dogs with common matting issues can be treated with de-matting dog grooming services. A standard de-mating service will not force a dog to suffer any unnecessary discomfort. Regular grooming also keeps a dog’s coat pristine by circulating natural skin oils and removing dander from the coat. Regular brushing and bathing are essential. Trimming your dog’s nails and keeping their teeth brushed is also very important to their health.

What Does Splash and Dash Offer?

Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique offers amazing dog grooming services that not only safeguard your pet’s health but is great for their happiness too! This article tours all the awesome care options you can spoil your dog with at Splash and Dash.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is getting more and more popular with pets. This treatment is great! With proper techniques not only will your dog smell great but each scent can help induce a certain emotional state.

The benefits of aromatherapy begin with dogs experiencing the world through their nose!

With aromatherapy, anxious dogs can learn—with some conditioning—to respond well to relaxing aromatherapy blends infused with Lavender and Chamomile in our Relax treatment. We have an answer for any case. If your dog’s coat needs a moisturizing boost, a fusion of Coconut, Cucumber, and Green Tea can replenish their coat and skin with the Hydrate treatment. With Renew—Argan oil, Vitamin E, and Antioxidants quench a dog’s coat and invigorates their skin. Lazy couch surfing pups can get a zeal of Energy with Ginger and Orange essential oils to pep them up.

Pawdicures

Imagine walking around on your hands all day. Walking through gas stations, chemically treated grass, and concrete—havens for bacteria. Common chemicals in fertilizers like molybdenum or sodium chloride in ice melting products can be harmful to your dog. This makes dirt and mud almost the least of your worries when it comes to your dog’s paws.

A pawdicure includes a healing effervescent treatment that cleanses away bacteria and chemicals. Pawdicures also attend to cracked pads and inflamed nail beds. Just as soothing as a pedicure is for humans, a pawdicure will melt away tension in your pupper.

Facials

Dogs love this! A facial purges out those puppy pores and removes debris from tear ducts. Splash and Dash have human-grade Blueberry and Pinkberry facial scrubs that revitalize a dog’s skin. If your dog has tear stains or built up ‘crust’ in their facial fur, this treatment is a great option for them!

DeShed Service

All dogs shed. There are two ways to keep hair from getting all over your couch. The first is daily brushing. Take your dog outside and brush out all the dead hair that is trapped in their coat. Next, treat them with a DeShed service.

The way it works is using a specially-formulated DeShedding shampoo that is packed with moisturizers and essential omega fatty acids. This shampoo replenishes dry, brittle hairs. The shampoo is massaged into your dog’s coat for at least ten minutes, then rinsed out repeatedly. After this, thorough brushing with professional grooming equipment is used to remove excess hairs.  

The process of shedding is constant throughout the whole year but some dogs shed more seasonally. If your Malamute sheds after the winter months, the best time to bring him in for a DeShed is in the spring. DeShedding helps contain the endless amount of loose hair that gets everywhere!

Nourish Conditioning

This is the dog service treatment that keeps on treating. Nourish Conditioner is an ultra-nourishing leave-in or rinse-out conditioner which is hypoallergenic and adds a protective layer between groomings.

Nourish helps a dog’s coat retain vitamins and protects their skin as their being dried. The detangler-properties helps eliminate static and support coat shine. The conditioner allows your dog to get the most out of their vitamin-enriched bath!

Teeth Brushing

Brushing your dog’s teeth is one of the most important and pain-in-the-butt parts of grooming. Veterinarians recommend brushing your dog’s teeth at least twice a week to prevent bad breath, periodontal disease, and even kidney disease. Why not let your groomer do this for you? Let them take care of the tedium so you can get back to playing and cuddling with your pooch, who now has minty fresh breath!

Ear Cleaning

An ear infection is no fun. Monitoring ears for redness, inflammation, and an odorous discharge is vital for a dog’s health. During a bath, dogs need to have debris removed to prevent ear infections.

An ear cleaning takes this one step further. Using non-abrasive cleaning solutions and professional grooming supplies, a groomer will cleanse a dog’s ear canal. This is super important for long-term health and hygiene.

Nail Trimming

This is another exhausting part of dog grooming that is just as important as it is tedious—nail trimming. If you can hear the clicks and clacks of your dog’s nails making contact with the floor, your dog’s nails are too long! Gangly nails are painful for a dog. It forces them to torque their spine in unhealthy posture and decreases the chance of nail bed infection.

The professional and loving hands of a groomer can keep nails at a healthy length and will prevent toenail bleeding.

Sanitary Areas and Anal Glands

Tending to these areas of a dog might not be tedious but it is kinda gross. Cleaning up a dog’s genital areas helps them maintain cleanliness as they do their business.

Dogs naturally “express” their anal glands as they defecate but most toy breeds need extra help with this process. If you ever see your dog dragging their butt across the floor, this means their anal glands need to be expressed and this is their way of trying to alleviate the pressure. You can do this at home but we don’t blame you for letting your groomer take care of it for you.

Full-Service Grooming

Splash and Dash offers safety-first grooming for dogs of all sizes and breeds. Whether you have a tiny Yorkie or a giant Bernese, our groomers can tidy up your dog’s coat into a stylish new look. From showroom styling, that the American Kennel Club recognizes, to a casual cut for the summer, our groomers can do it all. We also use eco-friendly shampoos made with all-natural human grade ingredients.

One of the best parts about Splash and Dash is the Signature Monthly Membership. You can pay a flat fee and take your dog in for unlimited bathing and brushing. Whenever you have guests, or the squirrel chase gets extra muddy, you can bring your dog in for sudsy pampering. Being a Splash and Dash member also entitles you to free add-ons and major discounts on dog grooming services.

Angie’s List members reported paying on average between $53 and $90 for a single cut. As a Splash and Dash member, your dog’s grooming can be much less depending on the size of your dog. Plus, you can get your dog washed and brushed literally whenever you want!

If you’re looking for a pet salon that will treat you and your dog like royalty with trained-professional and loving hands, consider Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique. Play Dirty, Live Clean!

 

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