Simple handmade toys that will delight your beloved dog
Even when you buy toys for your beloved dog, they often get destroyed right away, don’t they?
Dogs relieve stress by chewing, so you can’t simply tell them not to chew.
Many households are likely looking for durable toys or ones that are easy to replace.
If you could make toys easily at home, both dogs and owners would be grateful, right?
In this article, we introduce ideas for making homemade toys for dogs.
We also feature toys that dogs will love, including educational (enrichment) types, so be sure to make some and enjoy seeing your dog’s delighted reaction!
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Simple DIY toys your dog will love (1–10)
carrot field
Among dog lovers, a trending item is a nose work toy modeled after a vegetable patch.
When dogs pull out the toy vegetables that are “planted,” they can find and eat treats.
It’s great for mental stimulation and physical activity.
Buying one can cost several thousand yen, but there’s actually a way to make it yourself.
First, prepare a sponge to serve as the soil of the garden, then use felt to create the vegetables.
There are videos that explain the detailed steps, so be sure to check them out for reference!
A bone-shaped amigurumi
Because they look so cute, many people probably give their dogs amigurumi toys.
While most people buy ready-made ones, making them yourself can reduce costs and make you feel more attached to the toy, so it’s recommended.
Among them, bone-shaped amigurumi are popular for being easy to make and stylish.
If you’re a beginner, check YouTube or websites for detailed crochet instructions.
By the way, when making one for small dogs, using about a size 8 crochet hook will give you a nice, just-right size.
T-shirt tug-of-war rope
Believe it or not, you can make a toy just from items you have at home.
First, prepare an old T-shirt you no longer need.
If it has buttons, remove them.
Next, cut off the sleeves and tie the ends tightly.
Then stuff the rest of the T-shirt inside, secure the back with a rubber band, and you’re done.
If you want to make it look cuter, add eye pieces to make it look like a fish! Also, if you use the owner’s T-shirt, your dog will like it because it smells familiar.
Nose work mat
If you want to give your pet play that’s closer to hunting, a nose work mat is perfect.
Making one is very simple.
First, buy a sink mat and some felt at a 100-yen shop.
Be sure to choose a kitchen/sink mat with a mesh design.
Then just tie strips of felt through the holes, and you’re done.
You can also substitute a gardening mat or similar.
Also, be careful: if the felt knots are loose, there’s a risk of accidental ingestion.
fabric ball with a bell inside
Many dogs love bells, right? So here’s something I’d like to introduce: a fabric ball with a bell inside.
It’s made in a way similar to a beanbag and is easy to craft.
First, prepare six types of fabric you like.
Then cut them into diamond shapes and sew them together as you would when making a beanbag.
Before closing it up, add a bell and some stuffing, and you’re done.
Also, plastic bells tend to ring more easily! By the way, for those who aren’t sure how to make the ball, there are websites that share printable patterns, so be sure to look for them.