Dog and Owner Costume Ideas That Are Pawsitively Amazing! [Costume Guide]

by |August 2, 2024

Dog and Owner Costume Ideas That Are Pawsitively Amazing!

There are tons of costume ideas for couples, twins, BFFs, and more. But what about you and your canine companion? You'll be delighted to know that we have costume ideas for dogs and owners, too! Whether you need inspiration for your next Halloween dog parade or you simply want to see puppies and people in costumes, here are some of our favorite costume ideas for you and your dog. Don't forget to keep your cameras on hand to take plenty of cute photos!

  

1. Mandalorian Costumes for People and Pets

Mandalorian Costumes for Pets and People

Adult Din Djarin CostumePet Grogu Costume

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Din Djarin and little Grogu make one of the cutest duos in the galaxy. Star Wars fans with pets will love dressing as The Mandalorian with their dog as Baby Yoda. This matching dog and owner Halloween costume idea is so cute it may give Grogu a run for his money!

 

2. Jurassic Park Costumes for People and Pets

Jurassic Park Costumes for Pets and People

Ellie Sattler CostumePupasaurus Rex Costume

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Welcome to Jurassic Bark! There are so many ways to arrange a Jurassic Park costume with your pet. Which dinosaur should your dog be? Should you be the dinosaur while your dog is a character? It's all going to be adorable, no matter what!

  

3. Wizard of Oz Costumes for People and Pets

Wizard of Oz Costumes for Pets and People

Plus Size Dorothy CostumeToto Costume

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If you have the perfect bicycle and the matching dog to go with it, your pet might not need a costume to be your Toto. But for those of us who want to be Dorothy and don't have a dog that looks exactly like Toto, there's this picnic basket costume.

 

4. Scooby-Doo Costumes for People and Pets

Scooby-Doo Costumes for Pets and People

Shaggy CostumeScooby-Doo Dog Costume

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Shaggy and Scooby-Doo are one of the most iconic pet and people pairs on TV! Not everyone has a Great Dane, but thankfully, you can get a Scooby-Doo costume for dogs. Then pull together a Shaggy costume, and you're all set as the gutless gumshoes. Thankfully, you're food-motivated!

 

5. Rainbow Brite Costumes for People and Pets

Rainbow Brite Costumes for Pets and People

Plus Size Rainbow BriteSprite Dog Costume

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Characters and their sidekicks make some of the best costume ideas for dogs and owners. If you grew up in the 80s or love 80s cartoons, this Rainbow Brite and Sprite costume combination is perfection! Get ready to save the Color Kids and defeat the King of Shadows with these adorable matching Halloween costumes.

 

5. Popeye Costumes for People and Pets

Popeye Costumes for Pets and People

Olive Oyl CostumePet Popeye Costume

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Pet sidekick costumes may be fun, but so is mixing it up with famous couples' costumes. For example, this Popeye and Olive Oyl costume combination. Pet costumes with arms are always silly, and we love Popeye's miniature can of spinach!

 

6. Lifeguard Costumes for People and Pets

Lifeguard Costumes for Pets and People

Women's Lifeguard CostumePet Shark Fin

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Some cute pet costumes may require some creativity. The dog shark fin costume is exceptionally adorable, but what human costume matches it? We chose a lifeguard costume for people who love Jaws, but you can find other combinations with a bit of creativity!

 

7. Bee Costumes for People and Pets

Bee Costumes for Pets and People

Iris Flower CostumeBumble Bee Dog Costume

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Are you looking for the perfect dog mom costume? Wear a flower costume; your dog can match as an adorable bumble bee! There's so much room to bee creative here, so let those ideas bloom! You'll look so cute together at your next dog costume parade or other Halloween events.

 

8. Ms. Frizzle Costumes for People and Pets

Ms. Frizzle Costumes for Pets and People

Adult Ms. Frizzle CostumeDog Liz Costume

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Some characters have pets that aren't dogs, like Ms. Frizzle in The Magic School Bus. While you could go all-out and bring your pet lizard to Halloween, it's also fun to dress your dog as other animals to help fill that role. Thankfully, this Liz costume makes bringing your dog to Halloween events easy while dressed as Ms. Frizzle!

 

9. Paw Patrol Costumes for People and Pets

Paw Patrol Costumes for Pets and People

Adult Marshall CostumeSkye Costume

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Costumes where dogs dress like people are cute and silly, but what about the reverse? Paw Patrol is a kids' show about rescue dogs, so you'd be dressing up as a dog with your dog! These costumes are cute for pet parents, or you could let your kid be the one dressing up with the family dog. Paw Patrol is on a roll!

  

10. Pizza Costumes for People and Pets

Pizza Costumes for Pets and People

Adult Pizza Slice CostumePizza Delivery Dog Costume

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Not everyone likes the pressure of wearing character costumes, and that's ok! You won't feel the need to act or repeat your favorite lines when you're dressed as a slice of pizza and a pizza delivery guy. Silly costumes like these are enjoyable to wear and come with no expectations.

 

11. Princess Bride Costumes for People and Pets

Princess Bride Costumes for Pets and People

Adult Westley CostumePet R.O.U.S. Costume

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Having a dog doesn't mean making compromises that prevent you from participating in your favorite Halloween costume ideas. Sometimes, all it takes is a little extra creativity! Westley and Buttercup encounter the fabled R.O.U.S. while in the fire swamp, which makes a hilarious way to include your pet in a The Princess Bride costume. Inconceivable!

 

12. Chucky Costumes for People and Pets

Chucky Costumes for Pets and People

Bride of Chucky CostumeDog Chucky Costume

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Do you love wearing scary horror movie costumes for Halloween? Some villains may be more of a solo act, but Chucky and Tiffany are the perfect pair. With some ingenuity, you can also reverse this costume by being Chucky with your dog as Tiffany. This dog and owner costume idea is so cute it's scary!

 

13. Ghostbusters Costumes for People and Pets

Ghostbusters Costumes for Pets and People

Plus Size Ghostbusters CostumeDog Slimer Costume

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I ain't afraid of no dog...I mean ghost! Ghostbusters costumes are always an excellent choice for Halloween and work well for pets and people outfits. Dress your dog like a ghost to bust while you wear a Ghostbusters costume, or reverse it! There are so many Ghostbusters costumes that you have tons of excellent options for you and your family, pup included!

  

14. Waldo Costumes for People and Pets

Waldo Costumes for Pets and People

Adult Waldo CostumeWoof Dog Costume

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Did you know that Waldo has a dog named Woof? Get people excited about finding Waldo with these Where's Waldo costumes for you and your pet! We love that these costumes are easy to wear, comfortable, and budget-friendly. It's hard to knock a classic!

 

15. Monsters, Inc. Costumes for People and Pets

Monsters, Inc. Costumes for Pets and People

Adult Sulley CostumeMike Dog Costume

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When it comes to characters with vast differences in height, making your dog stand in as the shortest character is a great option! Take Mike and Sulley from Monsters, Inc. Sulley is a tall, imposing monster who is a softie at heart, while Mike is a short, wise-cracking monster who finds that he has a knack for comedy. Mike is also frequently the butt of jokes that involve his height, but thankfully, he doesn't notice because he's just happy to be there.

 

16. Mega Man Costumes for People and Pets

Mega Man Costumes for Pets and People

Mega Man CostumeRush Costume

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Are you on the prowl for costumes nerdy enough for you and your dog to wear to conventions? This Mega Man and Rush costume combo is a slam dunk with the right crowd! After all, what is a robot man without his robot dog companion?

 

17. Fast Food Costumes for People and Pets

Fast Food Costumes for Pets and People

Adult French Fries CostumeDog Cheeseburger Costume

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There are so many food costume combinations for owners and their pets, but fast food is a favorite of ours. Whether it's a hot dog costume and a soda or cheeseburgers and fries, fast food costumes are always funny in pairs. Find your costume now and take it to go!

 

18. Blue's Clues Costumes for People and Pets

Blue's Clues Costumes for Pets and People

Adult Josh CostumeDog Blues Clues Costume

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Who is your favorite Blues Clues host? Throughout the show's six-season run, Blue's Clues had two hosts: Steve and Joe. In the later revival series, we also have Josh, who is likely more familiar with the younger crowd. Still, Blue is instantly recognizable to fans of all ages!

 

19. Circus Costumes for People and Pets

Circus Costumes for Pets and People

Sequin Ringmaster CostumePet Clown Costume

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Do you have a trained dog who loves to perform tricks? Have people said that your dog belongs in the circus? Lean into it with a circus-themed costume for you and your dog! We love the idea of dressing your dog as a clown while you're the ringmaster, but you can always dress as two clowns or other circus performers.

 

20. Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore Costumes

Winnie the Pooh Costumes for Pets and People

Plus Size Winnie the Pooh CostumeDog Eeyore Costume

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There are so many excellent Disney costumes for owners and dogs, including Winnie the Pooh. Our pals from the 100 Acre Wood make incredibly cozy costumes for people and their canine friends. There are also a variety of costumes from which to choose, giving you and your pet the ability to be the characters you want!

 

We hope you enjoyed looking at all these costume ideas for dogs and pet owners. Do you like to dress up with your dog? Or do you include your pet in your family group costume? Is it for fun, or do you participate in Halloween pet parades? We'd love to hear from you about your favorite experiences! Find your favorite costume for pets and people for the best Halloween ever!

Angela Poch
Angela Poch

Angela Poch is an Inbound Marketing Specialist and Resident Crazy Cat Lady at HalloweenCostumes.com, where she is an assistant editor and covers tutorials, crafting and pop culture. Angela has created costumes and props for Halloween events, conventions and Renaissance festivals.

Some of her favorite costumes include 90s Rogue, a custom Jedi, warrior elf, and some nameless Renaissance pirate. (She’s still figuring out how to make a Jedi light-chakram.) You can find her on Twitter @AngelaPoch1 or her cats on Instagram @stardustnebulanova.


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