15 DIY Dog Costumes That Are So Easy To Make It’s Scary

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Have you been hunting all over the internet for fun dog Halloween costume ideas? And you’re willing to pick up a pair of scissors and get crafty? Good news! Your search stops here.
Maybe you’re not entering your best friend in a pet costume contest, but we know you want your dog’s costume to rock. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite DIY dog costumes, and it includes some pawsome pictures and videos, so you can get your dog ready for trick-or-treating fun.
And just in case you’re short on time or a little uncertain of your crafting abilities, we’ve got you covered with great don’t-do-it-yourself store-bought alternatives to our favorite DIYs.
1. Piñata
@livekellyandmark 🐾🎃 Piñata Dog Halloween Costume @Etsy @Dayna Isom Johnson ♬ original sound – Kelly and Mark
A T-shirt (or a baby onesie if you have a small dog) is the foundation of this fun, party-ready pinata DIY dog Halloween costume. The easy-to-follow tutorial walks you through the process of turning your pooch into a colorful piñata.
Or keep the scissors in the drawer, and pick up the Frisco Ruffle Party dress and headpiece.
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2. Teddy Bear
@cbdesigns Teddy Bear Halloween Costume!!! This was so easy and it’s soooo cute!!! #dogcostume #halloweencostume #halloweenideas #dogsoftiktok #petsoftiktok #dogs #cavapoo #doodles #teddybear #funnyvideos #friday ♬ Teddy Bears Picnic – Henry Hall
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3. Chappell Roan's No. 1 Fan
@dougthepug Pink Puggy Club 💗 @chappell roan #chappellroan #pug #pugsoftiktok ♬ Red Wine Supernova – Chappell Roan
This Halloween, put “Pink Pony Club” on repeat and pull out your prettiest, pastel-pink paisley bandana—because there’s no better costume for your pup than this Chappell Roan-inspired dog costume. Pair with a tiny cowboy hat, and your dog will be H-O-T-T-O-G-O.
Take the costume to the next level with this pink cowboy hat that boasts a sparkly tiara and disco ball dog costume.
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4. Pennywise
@valerietookthese my frenchies 1st halloween 🐾🎈 #frenchie #frenchbulldog #frenchbulldogs #frenchbulldogsoftiktok #frenchiesoftiktok #doghalloweencostume #doghalloweencostumeideas #puppyhalloween #pennywisedog #pennywise #pennywisethedancingclown #costumeideas #costumediy #diycostumes #diy #dogsoftiktok ♬ IT GIRL (Sped up Version) – Aliyah’s Interlude
For a spooky Halloween costume sure to send shivers down spines, feast your eyes on this incredible Pennywise the Pup costume. Red balloon absolutely required.
For a far less-scary clown costume, dress your pooch up in the Frisco Front Walking Glitter Clown dog and cat costume.
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5. Bat Dog
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6. Dirty (Dog) Martini
Don’t let your pup’s “cone of shame” go to waste. Grab a few foam balls, green and red paint and a wood dowel to turn your furry friend into a dirty (dog) martini on Halloween.
A fancy drink calls for formalwear. The Frisco Formal Dog Tuxedo fits the bill.
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7. Angel and Devil
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8. Taco Emoji and Pizza Emoji
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9. 'Harry Potter'
Turn your best friend into “The Boy Who Lived” with this magical and simple Harry Potter DIY dog Halloween costume by Instructables user sarahndipity.
If your dog isn’t comfortable in costumes, order a Gryffindor collar and Nimbus 2000 dog toy instead.
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10. 'Star Wars' Pet Porg
Fleece, polyester stuffing and craft felt are all it takes to whip up this fantastic Halloween dog costume for “Star Wars” fans.
For pet parents who are diehard Star Wars fans and need something a little more authentic, your dog will rock the STAR WARS and Jawas R2-D2 dog and cat costume.
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11. Ghost Costume
@emmiebeardoodle_ #ghost #cheapcostume #costumeideas #easycostume #diyhalloweencostume #papertowelchallenge #dogsincostumes ♬ Ghostbusters – Ray Parker, Jr.
It doesn’t get any easier than a ghost costume for your pup’s spooky Halloween party fun.
Whether you go with the classic “cut two holes in a white sheet and drape it over your dog” method, or you go this TikTok route that requires just a white felt and a pair of scissors, this homemade costume is always a hit.
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12. Willie Nelson
@sonnybymyside That’s one slick Willie! #WillieNelson #DogCostume #Crafty #DIYHalloween ♬ Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys – Willie Nelson
Grab a pair of scissors, brown yarn, a bandana and glue to transform your pooch into Willie Nelson. No, seriously! Watch the tutorial. The handmade braids are spectacular.
For dogs whose music taste is more punk than country, the Frisco Front Walking Punk Rocker dog costume is perfect.
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13. Charizard
Pokémon may have been launched over two decades ago, but it’s still incredibly popular. Get in on the action with this DIY Charizard DIY dog costume.
Is your pup too cool for cartoons? Try the Frisco Furry Dinosaur dog costume.
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14. Beanie Baby
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15. Sushi
Perfect for pups with a fluffy, white fur coat, this DIY dog costume requires just a bit of black and yellow cloth and some stuffing to fill out the “egg.” Top it off with the green garnish backdrop, and you have yourself the cutest tamago sushi costume for your pooch!
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Don’t feel like cutting, sewing, or glueing? Order the Rubie’s Costume Company sushi costume instead.
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Whether you want your pooch’s costume to be cute, clever or spooky, we have no shortage of dog Halloween costume ideas. In fact, once you see these matching Halloween costumes for you and your dog, you might even consider hitting the streets as a matching duo this year.
Additional reporting by Jessica Pineda.