Animals get wild at doggy Halloween parties

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Sue Subkow

Pets-Halloween

This Oct. 31, 2010 image provided by Sue Subkow shows Andrea Roth's golden retriever, Bronzon, in the winning tiger costume at the San Diego Golden Retriever Meetup Group's Halloween Pooch Party in San Diego, Calif. As Halloween has grown in popularity across the country, real party animals have been a big part of it, experts say. (AP Photo/Sue Subkow)

Sue Subkow

Pets-Halloween

This Oct. 31, 2010 image provided by Jill Subkow, shows dog owners, Nancy DeMars, right, with her golden retriever, Jaiden, and Liz Thompson, center, with her golden retriever, Dewey, along with other owners and their pets wearing Halloween costumes at the San Diego Golden Retriever Meetup Group's Halloween Pooch Party in San Diego, Calif. Every dog should be on a leash, and treats in different sizes, shapes and colors can be placed where only humans can reach and control them. (AP Photo/Sue Subkow)

Sue Subkow

Pets-Halloween

This Oct. 31, 2010 image provided by Sue Subkow shows Andra Lew's golden retriever, Kalani, dressed as a witch at the San Diego Golden Retriever Meetup Group's Halloween Pooch Party in San Diego, Calif. As Halloween has grown in popularity across the country, real party animals have been a big part of it, experts say. (AP Photo/Sue Subkow)

Sue Subkow

Pets-Halloween

This Oct. 31, 2010 image provided by Sue Subkow shows Nita and Jody Kriesch's golden retriever, Mackenzie, bobbing for apples at the San Diego Golden Retriever Meetup Group's Halloween Pooch Party in San Diego, Calif. Subkow's parties have included bobbing for frozen hot dogs and apples. (AP Photo/Sue Subkow)

Sue Subkow

Pets-Halloween

This Oct. 31, 2010 image provided by Sue Subkow, shows her golden retriever, Jill, in costume as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz during the San Diego Golden Retriever Meetup Group's Halloween Pooch Party in San Diego, Calif. The first 45 minutes or hour of any golden retriever party involves letting the dogs run off-leash, Subkow said. That tires them out so they aren't too rambunctious during the on-leash parade, prize ceremony and lunch. (AP Photo/Sue Subkow)