This turned out to be a crazy idea.
Well, maybe it started out as a crazy one?
Zorro: the Dog Version?
We hadn’t found any Zorro pet costumes. So we set out to invent one. After making the hat, Sydney, our dog, reminded us that he does not like hats. Quite the odd moment, when we realized that making a mask for a dog was dumb. Duh! However he disliked this photo session, Sydney showed unusual patience. Afterward he even licked our hands, showing that legendary canine forgiveness. Of course, we gave him dog treats, carrot and sugar snap pea pieces too during the entire process. So there was something in it for him.
At least we had fun trying. Sydney sat patiently for at least fifteen minutes while we struggled to get his eyes to show through the mask, but each time the hat went on Sydney tossed it off.
Lesson learned.
Never make a hat for your dog.
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robinofrockridge says
I remember one year while giving Cookie her once-a-year haircut that I started out giving her a male lion cut. You know, shaggy over the shoulders & head, leg poofs, etc. I had her stand on a tree stump for photos. I swear she glared at me out of the corner of her eye because she was so humiliated with her ridiculous lion trim. As soon as the clippers cooled enough we finished her annual cut.
thatjenk says
Alma won’t keep a hat on either (the few times we’ve tried) – chinstrap or not. Though, the one time we did dress up Moses for Halloween, he wore his hat the whole time and looked ridiculous. (He was ketchup to match our friends, who dressed their Bernese Mountain Dog up as mustard.)
dogleadermysteries says
Dogs sure can give us dirty looks. Thanks for the humorous story, did you ever get that photograph of her fur cut like a lion?
dogleadermysteries says
Okay, now you have got to share Moses dressed as ketchup with us.
Do send a jpg to me at dtfwriter@gmail.com and add a photo credit, I’ll be sure to use it on a Photo Friday.
thatjenk says
I will see what I can dig up! It was a few years ago.
ILoveDogs says
Sydney looks absolutely thrilled. NOT! 😀
dogleadermysteries says
My being a hat person does not make my pets hat lovers?
dogleadermysteries says
Much appreciated. Thanks!
Groovy Goldendoodles says
There is no way I could ever get a hat on Harley’s head. I envy those who can.
dogleadermysteries says
We didn’t feel successful, but the camera shutter went click and we did have the best outdoor light. Thanks for looking in.
dexterkelly says
My Dexter would not have the hat! Looks like Sydney is ready for a costume party!
dogleadermysteries says
What a great name Dexter is. Thanks for leaving your upbeat note. Sydney does look cute in the hat we made him.
Sydney’s idea of a party is tons of food and belly rubs. Affectionally, we refer to him as “The Chopper” or “Pork Chop.”