If you’re planning to dress up your dog for Halloween (or another festive occasion) and would like to make the costume yourself, check out a book called Dress Up Your Dog by Annette Howard. Containing patterns for 18 different costumes, the easy-to follow, step-by-step instructions are suitable for any skill level and the accompanying colour photographs of dogs wearing the finished results, will have you itching to get started.  My favourites are the Flower, Frenchman, Pierrot, and the Princess, but there are lots of others to choose from… unleash your creativity and let your canine kid strut her stuff in a unique costume you’ve made your very own self!