Get Your Dog to Love His Halloween Costume

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Don't wait until last minute to put on his costume. Start by training him to like his Halloween costume few weeks before the Halloween. Make sure to repeat these steps by extending each trial period longer by few more seconds.

Make him as comfortable as possible before bringing out the costume. Reward him with some delicious tasty treats along the way as you're training him to like his costume.

Bring out the costume and lay it down next to him and let him connect with the costume. If your dog goes on the costume and stands on it or starts

sniffing the costume it means he likes the costume. This doesn't necessarily mean that he'll wear it. Don't worry if he doesn't approach the costume, it may take some time. Remember to reward him with treats with every step you take.

Once your dog seems to connect with the costume, drape the costume over him for a few seconds while rewarding him with some treats. Don't strap anything on yet. Repeat this step several times, putting it on and off by helping him getting to like the costume before moving on. Each step you get closer and closer to putting on the costume be sure to praise him with some encouragement and treats in between.

This time when you strap on the costume on him try to distract him with something entertaining by bringing his attention to elsewhere. Praise your dog with confidence and more treats telling him that he's a good boy. Make sure the costume fits your dog perfectly and comfortably for your dog to move around freely.

Don't just put on the costume on him and expect him to like it. It might take some time for some dogs to like their costume. Keep these training sessions short and simple. Don't try to fight your dog into wearing it, because you won't win over him. Patience is the key to get your dog to wear his Halloween costume. You want to make this fun and entertaining for your dog as possible. Happy Halloween everyone!