PetSmart Halloween Costumes for Dogs: Daisy the LadyBug!

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PetSmart lady bug costume back

We were just starting to talk about what Daisy should be for Halloween this year, when a package showed up! The sweeties over at PetSmart looked through the new 2012 collection, decided that Daisy would make a cute a Ladybug, and sent over this adorable dog Halloween costume for her to wear for trick-or-treating this year.
daisy lady bug halloween costume petsmartShe’s still getting used to wearing it, so we are glad it arrived early to give her time to adjust. Unless your dog is accustomed to wearing clothing or costumes on a regular basis, we suggest you get yours soon and give your pup time to get used to theirs, too!

lady bug daisy ears

This one has a hood with ear holes, and Daisy was pretty good for her Daddy while he helped her put it on. My job was holding the treats and camera and trying not too laugh too hard…you can see this shot is a little blurry because I was giggling and she was wiggling.

cute lady bug costume

Look how CUTE those heart-shaped antennas are!!! It’s the only challenging part about putting on this costume and might work better for a dog with slightly smaller ears, or maybe ears that are less floppy and more pointy…but it’s so fun, and you can roll the hood into a collar like we did in the top photos.

daddy helping Daisy try on costume

If you aren’t sure about fit, I suggest you take your pooch with you to PetSmart when you shop for a costume. In addition to deciding which size fits best (Daisy is 50 lbs and this is an XL), there are also many different costumes to choose from and your dog will want to help pick!

If you’ve got a fur kid that isn’t fond of wearing a full costume, you could get a cute bow, collar or other Halloween accessory instead. Check out all the dog Halloween costumes and accessories at PetSmart.com for LOTS more.

Disclosure: We received a sample product for review purposes so we could tell you about our own experiences and share our photos with you. We were not compensated nor told what to say. All opinions are 100% mine and Daisy’s.

Wordless Wednesday: Daisy Loves Working at the Car Wash!

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Daisy supervises while her daddy washes my car

Daisy car wash supervisor

Gotta get in there and really inspect the work…you missed a spot.

Daisy car wash inspector

Being the boss is hard work…time for a water break!

Daisy taking a break car wash

Working at the car wash, yeah!

Daisy and Daddy discuss car wash duties

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Family Fun Activity Sheets from Disney’s Frankenweenie! {Free Printables}

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Frankenweenie

By now, you already know how much we are looking forward to the release of Frankenweenie, Disney’s new Tim Burton film arriving in theaters everywhere October 5th! Well, while we are waiting, Disney has sent over some free printable activity sheets to keep everyone entertained.

These fun activity sheets include mazes and a “Pin-the-Tail on Sparky” game! Perfect for a rainy day, birthday party and to get in the spirit as Halloween approaches! Just click the thumbnails below to open a PDF of each Frankenweenie activity sheet then print it or save to your computer. Enjoy!!!

FRANKENWEENIE - Spot The Difference Printable Activity Sheet

FRANKENWEENIE – Spot The Difference Printable Activity Sheet

FRANKENWEENIE - Hidden Objects Printable Activity Sheet

FRANKENWEENIE – Hidden Objects Printable Activity Sheet

FRANKENWEENIE - Sparky Maze Printable

FRANKENWEENIE – Printable Sparky Maze Activity Sheet

FRANKENWEENIE - Pin The Tail Game Activity Sheet

FRANKENWEENIE – Pin The Tail Game Activity Sheet

FRANKENWEENIE - Monster Pet Maze

FRANKENWEENIE – Monster Pet Maze

 

 

Cute 1.6 Gallon Kitty-Themed Aquarium $10.99 ($29.99 reg)!

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cat fish, aquarium, fantaseas, kitty

Check out the deal on this fun and whimsical “cat fish” aquarium made by FantaSeas! It holds 1.6 gallons (that’s 6 liters, for our Canadian anipals!) and can be used for live fresh water fish, or just for fun make-believe play with the 2 fantasy fish that are included. I think it would add a little color and life to an office if you are allowed to take a “pet” to work, or be cute in a kids room! Regular price is listed at $29.99 but it’s on sale right now here for just $10.99 + $2.99 for shipping.

 

free pet samples

DIY Pet Project: Make Your Own Fetch and Tug Dog Toy!

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Maize and Blue Dog Tug Toy, DIY Pet Toy

Here’s a fun and easy DIY Pet Toy project you can do with your kids or grandkids! I got the idea from Modern Dog Magazine and emailed Daisy’s Grandma with the link since she is always on the lookout for fun craft ideas to do with my niece (who I call “Little-A”) when they hang out together. Less than a week later, look what arrived in the mail addressed to Daisy, with the SWEETEST note from Little-A herself!

Letter to Daisy

While the original project used old t-shirts, my mom took the concept a step further and used inexpensive fleece fabric strips in Maize & Blue (University of Michigan team colors) for Daisy’s toy, and also made one for Daisy’s cousin Cody!

I think the fleece material will be more durable than t-shirts but you can use any old fabric you’d like to recycle (blankets, jeans, sweatpants, etc.) or watch for sales on holiday-themed fabrics and make some to stash away for stocking stuffers! You basically just twist or braid strips of fabric and knot it all together at the ends.

Playing Fetch and Tug with your dog can be a fun way to teach or practice skills and obedience commands including Sit, Give, Wait, Drop It and more. Check out these Tips on Teaching Your Dog Tug from the ASPCA Virtual Pet Behaviorist for info and advice! 

Daisy Tug Toy You can view the original DIY Dog Toy instructions here. As you can see, Daisy loves hers! Thanks Grandma and “Little-A”!