Cute or crazy? As much as I’d like to say that dressing your dog in costume is koo-koo, I have to admit this picture makes me smile. And apparently I’m not the only one. Dog costumes are becoming common household items. How do I know this? You can buy them at Target.

The most popular costume for dogs according to one study is the devil, followed closely by a pumkin and a witch. I think there’s some room for creativity here. What about political figures? Or popular musicians like Willy Nelson or Bono? You and your pooch could go out together as the Midnight Cowboy and Rizzo. Think about it. You could start shopping for Halloween online right now or put on your thinking cap and get creative.