How do I make my own dog toys?
Candi asked:
I have bought my dog an insane amount of toys to keep her occupied but now they have all been shredded and shoes are next.
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I have bought my dog an insane amount of toys to keep her occupied but now they have all been shredded and shoes are next.
My dog is a serious chewer, and very intelligent. Since she has run out of toys I’ve just been giving her water bottles without the cap and I know these aren’t good for her teeth but she loves them.
Does anyone know any dog toys I can make her from simple materials?
September 28th, 2009 at 2:45 am
You can’t make them but a knuckle bone is perfect for a big chewer. They last a long time, clean teeth and are safe for the dogs to eat. It’s a natural bone sold in some pet stores or go to a butcher. It’s a cows knee bone. Also look for a kong toy. Reece Braveheart Aussies
September 29th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
a rope to play tug of war or something…
hope it helps x Miss95x
October 3rd, 2009 at 1:39 am
A lot of dogs love ice cubes. (they don’t last long but they are easy to make). Another thing that you can do is take 3 strips of fleece about 1-1/2 inches wide and 1-2 feet long and braid them together tightly and tie a really tight knot at each end. They are really fun and they are easy to make and they last for a while. I have given them to saint bernard puppies (they are strong) and they have lasted tor weeks. They love to use them as tug of war ropes.
Hope this helps
good luck! Rach H
October 3rd, 2009 at 10:15 am
1. Put a tennis ball into a clean sock, and tie a knot after the ball
2. Tie a dish towel into a knot. (it has a bonus, because you can wash it)
3. Take a tennis ball, cut 2 holes in it on either side, thread rope to the ball and knot it to make a handle or loop. makes a perfect fetch toy, or tug-of-war toy.
4. cut a hole in a tennis ball, put a jingle bell in it, and sew the seam back together with a sturdy needle and thread
Hope this helped
Caroline
October 5th, 2009 at 3:34 am
Kong toys are great but, to make some..
A washcloth ( get it wet and freeze it)
Socks
( remember a sock or a washcloth tied in a knot makes it different from a regular sock or washcloth, so she wont steal the others thinking its hers)
old stuffed animals (make sure there are no hard peices like eyes)
Dont give her water bottles anymore.. if she can chew off a peice of that plastic and swollow it, it can litterally tear her up inside. Courtney R
October 7th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
An easy toy that you can buy that will keep her occupied for along time is a Kong, since it is hollow and open on both ends, fill the middle with peanut butter or mabey even wet dog food, but peanut butter would probably hold her attention more, and put down a blanket to chew it on (the peanut butter may have some slip out, hense the blanket!!) She will keep licking in it till she gets the peanut butter! TheDogGirl(:
October 10th, 2009 at 9:29 am
I will make a video later on today
I made one for my dog and he has had it for 2weeks and still hasnt ruined it lol. Klean P
October 13th, 2009 at 12:03 am
Hey! I know what you mean, if i get my dog one of those soft fuzzies he will rip it within one minute:) Once I got a canvas toy it went for about 2 weeks..You could make a sock spider. Take your old socks and tie them in the middle!! Also you could put some treats in a sock and tie the other end up so it wants the treats but has to open the sock to get it!
I also go this toy for my dog called a tug a jug…It is jug where you can put treats or dog food. You open the end and put the food in, then close it. The dog can’t open it…On the other end is like a ball with an opening with a rope, so if the dog flips the jug over SOME food will come out so it keeps wanting to open it for the food! If it can’t do it try taking the jug and show him what to do!
Get him a bone, they love certain types! Also they sell dog ice ceams, and bones with penut butter on top! My dog loves them! Beagle!