Eric Aaberg tells PEOPLE exclusively what it's like to be the mascot for the Dallas Cowboys, including what he got paid and the rules he had to follow.

Do not force the costume into the storage container/bag in a way that will crush or result in the distortion of the head. If necessary, leave it out or put it in a clear plastic bag.

Yes, the costume – particularly the head – is hot ... There are clinics at which prospective mascots can learn from coaches and past mascots, an interview process and a tryout which this ...