A Frighteningly Fun Howloween! Dog Bandanas, Pet Pumpkin Stencils & Purple Pumpkins!

 #FiveSibes #FlashbackPhoto ~ Halloween 2012 ~ Chloe

Happy Howloween Time! My FiveSibes loved this time of year, from the crisp runs through the maple leaves to the making of pumpkin dog treats, the energy level of my five Siberian Huskies was always high! It was conrtagious, too! Watching them play and zoomie through the leaves was so much fun! And I loved having them in my kitchen to taste test the treats I'd bake for them, it was always a wonderful time that brought smiles to my face and yes, they had happy Sibe smiles for miles.

 

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This post, since Halloween is just a few short days away, will of course be Halloween fun oriented!


BANDANAS

Now how cute is this dog Halloween bandana?! I bought this for Wolfie and he looked adorable in it! They actually have 3 different designs now!


 

If you would rather make your own bandana, check out this Hound Hugger DIY video with directions to make a cute festive bandana for your pup!


Another great place for really wonderful homemade customizable bandanas is by Doggo Deluxe. No commissions for this share, but I've ordered from her for my boy Wolfie and loved it! 

 


PUMPKIN CARVING STENCILS

Pumpkin carving is always fun! And what a great way to include your beloved dog...to carve a portrait of them (or at least their breed)...and then pureed up the pumpkin guts for some yummy treats for your dog to eat! As you can see from above, our alpha queen Harley was pretty excited about the carved pumpkins! Think that one in the middle looks like her when she was running?

With lots of thanks to Tails of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue (who sadly have now closed their doors) for the wonderful list of FREE Siberian Husky pumpkin carving stencils! Check out the list of fabulous DIY stencils HERE!


 

Also be sure to check out the Better Homes and Gardens Husky stencil below HERE!


 

Simply click on your breed, and it will take you to their PDF image that you can download:


Beagle

Border Collie

Boston Terrier

Boxer

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Chihuahua

Cocker Spaniel

Dachshund

Doberman Pinscher

German Shepherd

German Shorthaired Pointer

Golden Retriever

Jack Russell Terrier

Labrador Retriever

Pomeranian

Poodle

Pug

Rottweiler

Schnauzer

Scottish Terrier

Shih Tzu

Siberian Husky

 
And for our kitty friends...Better Homes & Gardens has 13 different Cat stencils, too! Simply click on the kitty (not one of the stencils) image below to go to their free downloadable stencils:

 Click on me, the kitty, for cat stencils!
 
 
TOYS

 
Such a cute mini-Bandit! Wouldn't your favorite child love one? Or for your own collection!

 
 
DECORATE A PURPLE PUMPKIN
 
Don't forget to carve or decorate or paint a pumpkin purple so when someone asks you, "Why is your pumpkin purple?" You can reply, "For Epilepsy awareness!" Click on Gibson's photo below for full details! #LiveGibStrong! Be sure to tag us at #FiveSibes #LiveGibSrong so we see your purple pumpkin pics!
 
 
 
 
 
And as always, may you and your furry best friend have a safe and Happy Halloween!
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Comments

  1. Brian's Home BlogOctober 27, 2023 at 7:17 PM

    Such adorable sweeties and those are super cool pumpkins!

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  2. Tails Around the RanchOctober 28, 2023 at 9:51 AM

    What pawsome items-especially love the bandanas! Happy Howl-oween! 🎃

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  3. Tail Wag WisdomOctober 28, 2023 at 7:12 PM

    These are great ideas for Halloween celebrations with your dog! The bandanas are just too cute!!! The stuffed Husky toy is adorable! And yes, Bandit and the toy do look alike. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I absolutely LOVE the purple pumpkin idea! It's genius! Besides the fact that I love purple, it's genius because it brings awareness to EpiDogs. No matter the day, holiday, or event, you always are a warrior for Gibson and EpiDogs. I admire your strength and courage to carry on the legacy each day.
    Of course the Halloween safety tips are critical and spot on! I love it!
    I'm sharing this wonderful post with all my dog parents. Thanks, Dorothy!

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  4. LaylasWoofOctober 28, 2023 at 11:21 PM

    I love the Bandanas and what a clever idea to stencil and make your own, we are not doing anything this year as I fee with Layla's age it will be too much for her, Happy Halloween

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  5. Dogs Luv Us and We Luv ThemOctober 30, 2023 at 10:16 AM

    What a great post, I love the photos, bandanas and stencils they're so cool! I always buy a pumpkin to cook up for the dogs around Halloween, it's healthy for them and they love it! I'm sorry to hear that Tales of the Tundra has closed.

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  6. Kamira GOctober 30, 2023 at 11:44 AM

    Aww. I love the trip down memory lane and also all those stencil designs. I love that! So creative. The bandanas are cute too and like the idea of doing a DIY version too I'll be sharing this with my peeps!

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  7. AnonymousOctober 30, 2023 at 2:48 PM

    I had no idea you can do STENCILS!!!! Oh wow how cool is that - and they look so amazing. I am so impressed with the Sibes, and I love the bandana, on a dog they look so cool!

    Happy Halloween everybuddy!!!

    Marjorie and Toulouse
    DashKitten.com

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