Howl-O-Ween is Here: Why Your Pup Can’t Miss October at HBP!

mari20910
Oct 9
3 min read

Fall has arrived (kind of), bringing pumpkin spice, cool-ish evening walks, and plenty of tail wags at Houston Bark Park & Daycare! October is filled with spooktacular activities and tasty treats your pup will love. Here’s what’s happening this month at HBP 🐶 🐶

🎃 Our 10-Year Anniversary Howl-O-Ween Bash!

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 18th at our Maxie location! Our Howl-O-Ween Bash is back and bigger than ever as we celebrate 10 amazing years of Houston Bark Park & Daycare! You can RSVP Here to join in on the fun!

You won’t want to miss:

🐶 Costume contests with prizes from local favorites like DogTV, Wag Wear, Purina, and more!

🎈 Splash pad & bubble cannon fun.

🛍️ Local vendors and adoptable pups from Houston rescues.

🍪 Swag bags for the first 100 guests, including coupons for $10 daycare!

Start planning your pup’s outfit early because the competition will be furrr-ightening

Dogs in Halloween costumes, people smiling on grass. Left: "Boo" bandana, middle: woman and man with dog, right: dog in taco outfit.

Dog with pup cup on face holds a cup, aided by a person’s hand. Inside a decorated room with dog-themed wall art. Playful mood.

📸 Show us your pet's favorite treat! Tag us on Instagram at @houstonbarkpark

🧁 Halloween-Themed Pup Cup Bars for Make a Dog’s Day

Halloween-themed pup cup bars will be available during pick up at all locations! With everything from their favorite sprinkles to doggy cookies, your dog will have a sweet selection to indulge in! This is in celebration of Make a Dog’s Day on October 22nd. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the spooky season after a fun day of daycare, grooming, or boarding.

Book your pup’s spot for October 22nd and let them treat themselves to a day full of fun and yum! 🐾

🍪 DIY Treat Recipe: Pumpkin Pup Cookies

Celebrate spooky season with this easy fall favorite:

Ingredients:

1 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 egg
1 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Mix ingredients until dough forms.
Roll out and cut into fun shapes (bones, pumpkins, ghosts!).
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until crisp.
Cool completely before serving.

Your pup will howl for more!

If you’re not in the mood to bake, then consider stopping by our friends at Doggie Express or Loyl's Natural Pet Grocery & Groomery

👻 DIY Doggy Costume Ideas for the Howl-O-Ween Bash

Need some costume inspiration? Here are a few simple DIY ideas that are easy, comfy, and contest-ready:

Pup-kin Spice Latte: A tan shirt, white felt “lid,” and a green straw for that barista-chic vibe.
Hot Dog: Brown shirt + red/yellow felt “ketchup” and “mustard.”
Superdog: A red cape and felt “S” logo, simple, heroic, and adorable.
Ghost Pup: Classic white sheet with two eye holes. This is a classic!
Popcorn Pup: Glue yellow and white pom-poms (fake popcorn) onto a red-striped paper base around the collar or harness.

A dog dressed as a ghost with goggles sits on grass, in front of Halloween backdrop with ghosts, bats, and "Happy Halloween" text. Mood is festive.

Want to win 3 FREE days of daycare? Snap a pic of your pup all dressed up for our Howl-O-Ween Bash! Tag @houstonbarkpark on Instagram, use #HBPHowlOWeen, and tag a friend who’d love to join the fun! The photo with the most likes wins 3 FREE days of daycare!

👻 See the Halloween Fun!

We’ve already kicked off spooky season with some pawesome photos! Prepare for cuteness overload with our 2025 Halloween photoshoot photos! 👉 View our Halloween Photo Album here!

Fall is the perfect time to play, snack, and celebrate with your furry best friend and at Houston Bark Park & Daycare, we’re making sure every tail keeps wagging all October long.

Come for the pumpkin treats, stay for the paw-ty. 🐾💀 We’ll see you (and your pups) at the Howl-O-Ween Bash! Don't forget to RSVP Here