Whether puppies or fully-grown dogs, they find toys as attractive
as kids do. If you have a pooch, then you already know how playful they can be.
Then again, the graveyard for deceased dog toys will require a lot many holes
in the ground. Some dogs have that playful notoriety of tearing up toys within
a minute. So, if you have to manage funerals for your dog’s toys quite
frequently, then it is time to rethink. You can’t expect to throw your
hard-earned money through the window all the time. That is why you should
consider resorting to DIY toys. You can create them with several unused items
that you have at your house.
Kong at Home: You probably
hear about Kong, a renowned treat dispensing toy for dogs. You can get it and other pet plush toys from nandog.
However, if your doggie already broke a couple of these, then you should make
for a DIY Kong. You must have several pairs of old socks lying somewhere inside
your cupboard. Pull them out, add some treat into one of them and tie up the
loose end. Your homemade Kong food dispensing toy is now ready for abuse.
Crunchy Noise
Creator: Dogs go crazy over anything that creates a mild crunching noise.
There is nothing better than a plastic bottle when it comes to the noise-making
department. Some pet plush toys make squeaky noises, but your naughty buddy
will rip it to pieces within a few seconds. So, take a plastic bottle and wrap
it up with a bit of thick cloth. Plastic isn’t suitable for any living
creature. Besides, chewing that bottle can hurt the pup’s gums. The portion of
fabric will take care of both these issues.
Joy in Tugging: Does your
four-legged pal enjoys tugging and pulling? Toys become nothing but fodder
before the strong jaws of your dog. Instead of buying anything new, pull out an
old t-shirt from your closet. Lay your shirt flat and cut across three
strategic points. Then, take a tennis ball and wrap it inside two of the
strips. Use the smallest piece of the fabric to cinch the toy. Finally, cut a
few other strips from the shirt and create braids from them.
Dog Hurdles: Human beings
aren’t the only ones who need to exercise to stay fit. Dogs need it too, but
domestic pooches can often become fat and sloppy. It isn’t right for their
health and wellbeing. If you have a backyard, then you can create something
there. You will need some PVC pipes and a PVC pipe cutter. Create three bars
among which you will drive two in the ground. You will place the third bar atop
the two and tie it with ropes. You will see that you prepared a hurdle ground
for your doggie.
A Splash of Squeakiness: By now, it
is safe to assume that your canine broke the squeaky toy you gifted. There is
nothing to worry about it as you can make one by yourself. First, you must
secure the squeaker from the broken plaything. Then you will place it inside a
thick cloth and sew all the open ends. Add as many pieces of fabric as possible
to make it chewable. If your dog rips it again, then you can sew it up once
more.
Food for the
Raptor
Your doggie may have a calm, sweet, and cuddly disposition.
However, as soon as you throw a toy, the lovely canine becomes a hungry
velociraptor. With the ideas given above, you won’t have to keep up with the
costly upkeep of a dinosaur. These DIY toys should prove enough to save your
expenses while keeping your pup entertained and engaged.
