Dressing your pet for Halloween? This is what you need to know

Key points

• Halloween pet costumes have surged in popularity, with Google Trends data revealing a consistent annual spike in searches during October. Canungra photographer Katie O’Brien dresses her dogs, Daenerys and Gigi, for seasonal photoshoots, favouring simple outfits like ghost costumes.
• While interest in pet attire peaks around Halloween and Christmas, experts advise against taking pets trick or treating due to potential stress from noise and unfamiliar situations.
• In Canungra, Picnic Place and Canungra Rise are popular trick or treating spots, though pet owners should consider their animal's comfort and behaviour before participating.