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)
chew toy
Many people struggle because their dogs quickly destroy toys.
That’s why I’d like to introduce chew toys.
As the name suggests, they’re designed for chewing, so they’re also resistant to breaking.
To make one, first buy four cords at a craft store.
Choosing different colors for each will give it a cute finish.
Cut the four cords to about 7 cm and tie them using a method called the diamond knot.
Then braid them into your preferred shape, and the toy is complete.
There are various ways to make them, so checking YouTube for tutorials is also recommended.
Snaffle Ball
Do you have your dog do nose work? Nose work is a play activity that uses their sense of smell, and it’s said to be great for relieving stress.
A perfect item for nose work is a snuffle ball.
All you need is felt.
Cut it into palm-sized circles.
Next, fold each circle into quarters; make several of these and bundle them together, then sew them so they form a ball.
Even if you’re not good at sewing, this seems doable, right? By the way, snuffle balls are ideal for nose work because dogs can distinguish the scent of sheep.
Pull ball with a T-shirt
You often see toys at pet shops that have a ball with a rope attached, right? Actually, you can make one yourself.
First, get an old T-shirt and cut off a sleeve.
Next, roll up one end of the sleeve and tie it into a ball.
Twist the remaining part to make it like a rope, and you’re done.
It doesn’t cost money or take much effort.
Since there’s no sewing involved, it’s easy to fix if it breaks.
By the way, if you change where you cut the sleeve, you can adjust the toy’s size to match your dog’s body size!
Shaka-Shaka Frisbee
If you want to make a unique toy, I recommend the Shaka-Shaka Frisbee.
First, prepare your favorite fabric! Cut it to 50 cm wide and 10 cm long.
Next, as if making a scrunchie, thread elastic through it and form it into a loop.
Finally, place a sheet of plastic inside the loop, and you’re done.
By simply changing the fabric, you can create a one-of-a-kind toy.
Since you’ll be using needles to make this, be sure to carefully check that none are left inside the Shaka-Shaka Frisbee before giving it to your dog!
paper cup educational toy
Some people worry that their dogs just won’t get enough exercise.
In that case, making a paper cup enrichment toy might help.
First, prepare two paper cups and poke small holes in each.
Next, place the rims of the cups together and secure them with tape.
Finally, put some treats inside the cups, and it’s done.
With this, your dog will be eager to play to get the treats out.
Before giving it to your dog, show them how the treats come out—it’ll make them even more interested.