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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Does Your Dog Hate Wearing a Halloween Costume?
Caption: 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." 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. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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