Does Your Dog , Hate Wearing , a Halloween Costume?.
As people prepare to dress up for
Halloween, some may even decide to
buy a costume for their furry companions.
Although our pets usually comply,
professor Alexandra Horowitz
believes they might only be
doing so for our benefit.
It pays off for them because we eventually
give them the treat, the attention, the love.
Dogs certainly have learned to endure
small discomforts for our pleasure, Alexandra Horowitz, via Mental Floss.
According to Horowitz, the
wolf-like ancestors of dogs
would use “body covering”
as a form of reprimand. .
It’s because of this that dogs may
have a genetic disposition to believing
that a costume is a form of being corrected. .
If they duck to get away, keep their tail low or ears back, or generally keep their body tight and low, that's submissive, appeasement behavior, Alexandra Horowitz, via Mental Floss.
Horowitz suggests watching for any
signs of duress in order to make sure
your pet is as comfortable as possible. .
If they’re unhappy with what they’re
wearing, try to ease their stress by
choosing a less constrictive costume