Dressing Up Your Pet Dog!

More and more, people in some circles are including their pets and perhaps yours in the milestone events of their lives. From weddings to birthdays to holiday parties, pets are becoming more accepted as guests. Are you and your dog invited to a pet friendly soirée? Maybe you should consider dressing up your dog to commemorate the special occasion.

The first thing to consider when deciding whether or not to dress your dog for a specific event, is whether or not that was something its host had in mind. Often the invitation will make mention of appropriate attire, even for your dog. For example, concerning a pet friendly wedding, the invitation may suggest that human dress is formal, as well as, for our doggie dates. Perhaps an invitation to a Christmas party will suggest semi-formal attire for the humans, but clothing optional for invited furry friends. In which case, the decision is up to you. And an invitation for a summer barbecue may suggest that human dress is casual and that our pets should attend “au natural”. To be on the safe side, if there is not a mention of doggie attire, check with the host before you invest in a new outfit for your pup.

Different occasions will have different wardrobe requirements. For example, when attending a wedding with your pet, there are a few things to keep in mind. First of all, don’t dress your girls in white, just as you would not dress in white, white is for the bride only. Secondly, whether it is an outdoor wedding, or an indoor event, you may want to consider putting doggie pants (aka dog diapers) under your pet’s attire, to lessen the chance of accidental staining during potty breaks. And finally, make sure the outfit is comfortable and fits your pet properly. If she is tripping over her dress with every step, you may end up carrying her the entire day, or worse yet, having to shed the dress altogether.

For a less formal event, such as a birthday party in the middle of the day, less formal clothing would be appropriate. For the girls, a more simply designed dress, with less flair doesn’t mean she won’t be gorgeous. For the gentlemen, a simple vest or nice sweater, depending on the climate, would work well. And even if the host suggests “au natural” attire for invited dogs, you can still dress her up with a pretty pink bow, or have him don a bandana. Dressing up dogs for the special occasions in our life can make the memories for all in attendance that much more vibrant, not to mention all of the adorable pictures that will probably be taken.

So no matter the pet friendly occasion, a formal wedding, fancy Christmas dinner, backyard barbecue, or a birthday party, dressing our dogs up for these milestones can be fun for pets, their owners, and spectators, alike. Perhaps you should look into a lavish little number for your dog’s next formal event. It couldn’t hurt.