Today the dog clothing and accessory industry is booming. There is an endless array of outfits on the market; some are simple and practical and some can be outlandish. Whether you are one of the millions of people who dress-up their pets or one of the millions who don’t, really doesn’t matter. The important thing to think about is how the animal feels about it. Dogs have personalities and traits much like humans in some respects. Some dogs are fashion divas and love to show off the latest styles and some would rather be left alone.

Almost everyone enjoys watching an animal show with cute little dogs running around in glittery showy costumes. The costumes are all part of the show and the performance. These types of shows are fun entertainment as long as the animals are being well treated and not abused. If they are made to work endless hours with no rest and kept in restrictive clothing all the time; then that would be different.

To dress-up or not to dress-up your pet is a personal decision. Just be sure to take into account the feelings of your four-legged friend. Watch for signs of discomfort or irritability. Remember some animals were born to be movie stars and love to be dressed-up and some were born to run free dressed in the fur they were born with.