Thanks for all the input, I am beginnning to lean more toward using props as it is a frequent request. I have been a bit against using costumes and head-pieces like antlers but I am beginning to feel like the customer is the boss-maybe best to give them what they want, within reason.

Yesterday, I ordered a dog graduation cap and a dog bowtie. The graduation cap is for an dog obedience school graduation I am photographing is a couple weeks. I also picked up a Harley Davidson bandana and H-D dog hat; we have so many folks in Florida that have pets and love Harley's