When it comes to planning your family Halloween costume, don't forget about your dogs! Of course, you'll want to incorporate Halloween costumes for kids, but nothing is more fun than getting your pet involved in the holiday. Whether you choose a punny Halloween costume or one from pop culture, you're sure to win the neighborhood contest when your dog is involved.
You can't go wrong with a funny family costume that involves Fido and we've included more than one here. Looking for something a little more classic? We would never dream of leaving off our go-to witches costume of this round up. Even if your pup hates wearing outfits, we've found a few costumes that we're pretty positive you can convince them to wear long enough for a picture, with a few treats as a bargaining chip, of course. Just be sure the costume doesn't interfere with your pet's sight, hearing, breathing, or mouth and you're good to go, per the American Veterinary Medical Association. And, of course, never leave your dog unattended while they are in costume or when there's candy accessible to them.
Looking for more Halloween costume inspiration? Check out these awesome ideas!
Field Day Costume with Referee
Everybody loves field day, making this a fun costume that's comfortable and pretty easy to throw together. For a group Halloween costume, pick a color palette (here, primary colors rule), then pile on the sweatpants, athletic shirts, and sweatbands for a fetching field day look. Props like racquets and trophies bring the nostalgic theme to life. And you can even let your pet in on the fun with a referee costume!
Teddy Bear Costume
Keep it simple with matching teddy bear outfits! We're just going to hope you've seen Munchkin the Teddy Bear's videos, because they make this costume idea even better—and they're just a delight in and of themselves.
Get the tutorial at Brit + Co.
Dog and Owner Cleopatra Halloween Costumes
Get ready to walk like an Egyptian with these ancient getups.
Dog and Owner Witch Costumes
A cloak and witch hat are all you and your canine companion need to get in the Halloween spirit.
"Mary Poppins" Costumes
This family costume is practically perfect in every way.
Get the tutorial at Classy Girls Wear Pearls.
'Cat in the Hat' and Thing One and Thing Two
Two-dog family? This clever costume pays homage to Dr. Seuss with Thing One and Two as your sidekicks!
Dog and Owner Game of Thrones Costume
Are you a Game of Thrones fan? Then you'll flip for this costume idea: Dress yourself up as white-haired Daenerys, then add a pup with "dragon wings" to complete the look.
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
Batman and Robin Halloween Costumes
Your cute sidekick will help you protect the streets from bad guys.
Dog and Owner Bumblebee Costumes
If your dog is always busy as a bee, dress up in matching bumble bee costumes!
Dog and Owner Barista Costumes
This super-cute idea is easy to pull off. Simply pair a green apron (complete with nametag!) and black baseball cap for the owner's barista costume. Then dress up your (very patient!) dog in a Puppuccino costume made from cardboard and white felt. Top off the look with a whipped cream headband made from ribbon, poster board, Poly-Fil, and a green straw.
Dog and Owner Trading Places Costume
Here's an easy idea for a dog-owner costume: Simply trade places! Your dog gets to dress up as you, and you get to wear a pair of furry ears for the night. What's funnier than that? Yes, dog wigs exist—and yes, we plan on using them every Halloween from here on out.
Get the tutorial at Brit + Co.
Surfer and Shark Costumes for Dog and Owner
This cute costume is a cinch! You dress as the surfer, while your dog is a great white shark!
Get the tutorial at Wag Wear Repeat.
Bubble Bath Dog and Owner Costume
You can go as a bather, your partner can go as the bath itself, and your pup can go as a rubber ducky!
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Superman and Supergirl Costumes for Dog and Owner
Channel your super-powers in these costumes that feature caped crusaders!
Garden Gnome, Flower, and Bee Costumes for Dog and Owners
These garden-themed DIY outfits have got to be the most creative coordinating dog-owner costumes we've ever seen.
Get the tutorial at Little Sloth.
Vendor and Hotdog Costumes
Hot diggity dog! This homemade costume for kids and pets features our two favorite kind of dogs.
Krispy Kreme Donuts
This costume might just be too sweet to recreate! Grab a few green aprons and a donut costume for your pup to get this adorable look.
Get the tutorial at Pink Pistachio.
S'mores Family Costumes With Dog
Group costumes become way s'more fun with your favorite pooch dressed as the cutest marshmallow.
Get the tutorial at Little Sloth.
Sebastian and Ariel Dog and Owner Costumes
Be a part of your pet's world in perfectly paired lobster and mermaid get-ups.
See more at Black Box Photography.
K-9 Unit Costumes for Dogs and Kids
This power duo will be sniffing out crime (and candy thieves!) on Halloween.
Get the tutorial at Lil Blue Boo.
Courtney (she/hers) has spent the past 5 years testing everything from reusable straws to standing desks to homemade kombucha kits. A longtime reviewer, deals hunter, and lifestyle writer, she currently heads up the American Kennel Club's product review site Retrievest and previously worked as the Shopping Editor for USA Today’s Reviewed. Additionally, she has covered design and lifestyle trends for Apartment Therapy, Domino, SELF, and more. A graduate of Elon University, she loves telling everyone about what race she’s planning on running next while raving about her favorite running headphones (they’re bone conducting!).
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