Bichon Frise puppy Halloween costumes make Halloween lots of fun, but make sure you remember these guidelines when choosing a dog costume, to make Halloween safety foremost.
Halloween costumes for dogs have become very popular, but like any other pet product, not all costumes are created equal.
And, in addition, not all dogs have the personality to enjoy constantly meeting new people, who are strangers.
The Bichon Frise breed is typically friendly and sociable.
Nevertheless, before buying a Halloween costume for your dog, think about how she behaves around strangers.
If your dog is friendly and comfortable meeting new people, the next step in choosing Bichon Frise puppy Halloween costumes is to learn what constitutes a safe outfit for your pup.
A comfortable puppy costume will make Halloween more fun for both of you!
Halloween Safety
Choosing a costume for your puppy is not difficult. But it is important that you follow a few simple guidelines:
Proper Fit - For Halloween safety pick out a costume that fits your dog properly. A costume that is too tight or too loose has potential dangers. Your dog should be able to move easily, without restriction, in his clothes.
Clear Vision - When you try the costume on your dog, make sure she can see clearly. A costume that makes it difficult for your dog to see, can be frightening to him.
Hearing - There are enough strange sounds on Halloween, without having a costume that makes hearing sounds, scarey!
Breathing - The costume should not cover your dog’s nose or restrict his breathing.
Fabrics - Note that costumes with heavy fabric may cause your dog to become overheated. Remember that dogs cannot sweat, and you may not know that your dog is getting too warm.
Small Parts - Avoid clothing with elastic, buttons or other chewable parts that may prove poisonous or hazardous.
Reflective Tape - Costumes with some type of reflective element improve the overall safety of your Bichon if she wanders away from you outdoors, or sneaks out the door, when trick-or-treaters arrive.
Once you find suitable Bichon Frise puppy Halloween costumes there are other things you can and should do so this adventure goes smoothly.
First, give your dog time to adapt to wearing a costume. Practice wearing his new outfit. Put it on for a few minutes every day before Halloween, slowly increasing the amount of time before removing it.
When you take the costume off your pup may show curiosity about it – let her smell the various parts and praise her for good behavior.
When Halloween arrives, make sure your dog has ID tags, just in case you are separated.
If you’re going around the neighborhood, do not let your dog walk without a lead, and keep him firmly away from any candy wrappers.
When your dog shows signs of nervousness or stress, it’s time to head home and take him back to his comfort zone.
By the way, if you find your Bichon Frise struggles repeatedly against wearing a costume, don’t push the issue.
As cute as a costume might appear, the anxiety it may create isn’t healthy for your dog--nor for your relationship with her.
Here is a nice selection of puppy costumes. Why not take a minute and check them out to see if they meet the safety criteria?
