'Paws, Pose, Repeat': Dogs and Their Humans Striking Poses at a Howl-o-Ween Dog Costume Contest

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Celeste Mello • Writer and Editor
Oct 8, 2026 2:45 PM EDT

I love the enthusiasm behind the decision to participate in a Halloween dog costume contest. You know how cute your dog is, and this is the perfect occasion for everyone else to find out.

Humans deserve some appreciation too. Somebody had to choose that costume and help the dog into it. And more importantly, someone had to bring the dog out for people to admire. The costume gets my attention, and meeting the dog would keep it. Now we want to know his name, his personality, whether he enjoys this much attention….  

As for choosing a winner, I would require assistance. My judging notes are mostly compliments, followed by suggestions for extra awards, like: Best Entrance. Best Expression While Their Human Poses. Best Attempt to Investigate Another Contestant. And so on. I would keep on imagining new categories for more awards. One winner is not enough for this contest. 

It's a win-win. Humans get to show off their companions, dogs get all the attention they deserve, and the audience gets to enjoy the most original Halloween costumes. And the photos of the contest are just the most hilarious memories a dog owner can have with their dog. Remember that time we went dressed up as mac and cheese? Can't think of a more perfect afternoon. 

Getting a dog to pose can be difficult. Yes, you have to hope they keep looking at the camera until you get a good picture. Then he notices something beside you. You follow his gaze, lose your own pose, and realize that neither of you is ready anymore. Try again later. The next one could be the picture. Next time, try something else rather than saying his name a million times. Hold a treat above the phone and be always ready because the great picture can happen at any moment. 

So take a look at the sick costumes, admire the dogs and their owners. After all, their humans were the ones who brought their little faces to the contest, and we are very glad they did. 

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