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

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.

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.

Are you more of a takeout person than the make-dinner-at-home type? Try the Frisco Hot Dog dog and cat costume or the Rubie’s Costume Company Pizza Chef Kit dog costume.

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.

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.

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!

Don’t feel like cutting, sewing, or glueing? Order the Rubie’s Costume Company sushi costume instead.

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.