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