Orange and black have invaded the retail world. Pumpkins, creepy decorations, and feed bags of over-priced candy block the aisles of every store – including the pet store. Orange is the new black, but dogs are the new orange.
Sniffing the $$$
According to MarketWatch, pet owners will spend nearly half a billion dollars on animal costumes this Halloween.
Do dogs like dressing up? (I thought that was more of a gerbil thing.)
Animal behaviorists and dog cognition researchers suggest dogs aren’t crazy about dressing up, although they do appreciate the associated attention and treats from their owners. Imposing human garments on a canine likely stirs up pesky ancestral feelings.
Do you believe your special needs mongrel yearns to dress up as Albert Einstein or a bag of French Fries?
For God’s sake, a cocker spaniel is not comfortable wearing a petticoat and a sports bra!
Are you feelin’ the heat – or worse yet – the humidity?
Have you been out in the scorching summer sun too long?
Deep Summer thoughts while contemplating the sand between my toes
Do we really need Canine Intelligence Tests? This doggie competition has gone too far – I saw a “My Border Collie is smarter than your Cocker Spaniel” bumper sticker on a tricycle. Can’t we all agree? Dog breeds… they are ALL gifted.
Before the charcoal on the Labor Day barbecue grill cools, we are bombarded by… ARRGH!
HALLOWEEN
Orange and black invade the retail world. Pumpkins, creepy decorations, and feed bags of over-priced CANDY block the aisles of every store – including the pet store.
Which brings us to the burning question – who is your dog going “to be” for Halloween?
And when did dogs start wearing Halloween costumes anyway?