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 handmade toys that your dog will love (11–20)
Chewy Jerk
Kamikami Jerk lets you satisfy the urge to chew while getting some exercise.
Amazingly, you can make it using only materials from a 100-yen shop! First, prepare two circular pieces of wood.
Drill a hole in each and connect them with a wooden rod.
It will look like a dumbbell.
Then secure the parts so they won’t come apart, and you’re done.
Each time you chew, the Kamikami Jerk rolls, helping to reduce lack of exercise.
Plus, since it’s made entirely of wood, it has a warm, natural look.
Shaka-shaka cushion
Dogs love crinkly toys, don’t they? But crinkly toys are often easy to break because they’re meant for chewing.
That’s why I want to introduce a crinkly cushion you can easily make yourself.
All you need are fabric and a plastic bag.
First, cut two circular pieces of fabric.
Then sew them together with the plastic bag inside, and you’re done.
If it breaks, you can quickly make a new one.
Plus, the materials are inexpensive, which is easy on your budget.
pachinko
A great item to make ball-loving dogs enjoy playtime even more is a slingshot.
First, take two chopsticks and fix them together in a cross shape with a rubber band.
Adjust the angle while imagining a slingshot.
Next, fold some thick paper to create the launching cup, and tie it between the crossed chopsticks with a rubber band to finish.
If you use a ball made of cushiony material, it’s safe to play indoors.
Also, using thicker rubber bands will increase the flying distance.
Paper Cup Tower
Some people would prefer not to do crafts or sewing if they can help it.
For those people, a perfect option is a paper cup tower.
All you need are paper cups.
Line up five cups on the floor, then place four on top.
Keep building the tower in the same way.
Next, place treats in various spots on the tower, and you’re done.
Then just watch your dog knock down the tower and enjoy the treats.
It’s simple and something you can set up right away.
It’s also ideal when you need to put together a toy in a hurry.
Educational toy made from a plastic bottle
For those who want a slightly more challenging educational toy, a craft using a plastic bottle is recommended.
First, prepare two bookends and place them facing each other so they overlap.
Next, take an empty plastic bottle, make a hole just below the mouth, and insert a chopstick through it.
Finally, thread the chopstick through both sides of the bookends, and it’s complete.
Then put treats in the bottle and let your dog try it.
If it seems difficult, show them how it works, and they should be able to get the treats out.
X gyro
Do you know the X Gyro? It looks like a cylinder and is a toy you throw and play with, similar to a flying disc.
Because it’s lightweight, it can travel a long distance—that’s its key feature.
It really seems like a toy dogs would love, doesn’t it? If you make one yourself, you can create a cylinder out of a clear file (plastic folder).
Many people have posted videos of their DIY attempts, so check them out.
Also, when playing with your dog, be careful that the edge of the clear file doesn’t cut their mouth.
In conclusion
Here are some ideas for homemade toys for your beloved dog. Since they’re handmade, they may not be very durable, but think of it as something you can just make again if it gets broken, and let your dog play to their heart’s content. Please be very careful to prevent accidental swallowing!