How to make toys for dogs with your own hands?

Dogs of any age and size love to play. In order to please the preferences of your pet, it is better to use homemade equipment for fun. Toys can be designed for physical or intellectual development. Before manufacturing, it is important to consider the size of the dog and its level of activity.

When organizing a dog’s leisure, you can use improvised means. The easiest option is to attach a treat to the end of the stick. A more difficult way is to sew a soft toy of an interesting shape.

This toy is suitable for dogs of any size and age. The rope can be made from rope or fabric flaps. Scraps of fabrics should be soft and have a size of 3-5 cm in length. When using the Lotus technique, you can make a universal equipment for games at home. A step-by-step instruction is as follows:

1. spread on a flat surface two pieces of fabric or rope crosswise;
2. the lower end of the upper strip at an acute angle must be placed on top of the lower strip so that both ends of the upper one are directed to the right;
3. the upper tip of the lower strip should be placed on top of the two previous ends so that it is directed upwards;
4. the upper end of the upper strip must be placed on top of two parts of the other strip so that it is directed to the left;
5. put the upper tip of the lower strip on top of the lower end and skip between the parts of the upper strip;
6. gently pull all 4 ends;
7. repeat weaving to the desired rope length.

In a puppy aviary, you can hang a toy on a rope. The design must be robust to withstand the pressure of small paws and teeth. Pick up a sturdy rope of the right length and a tennis ball. As tools, use an awl, a clerical knife, or analogs, which will be convenient to make holes. Step-by-step fabrication of the structure looks as described below.

1. In the ball you need to make 2 holes on opposite sides. The diameter of the notch should be slightly smaller (1-2 mm) than the diameter of the rope.
2. Through the holes you need to stretch the rope so that one end is slightly shorter than the other.
3. Tie the knots on the rope as close as possible - they will prevent slipping.

Most dogs love to just gouge and wear something in their teeth. Homemade soft toys are great for these purposes and help to secure household items. You can even make from socks scraps of dense fabric or old things. Be sure to use stuffing material. Below is a step-by-step instruction for such a device.

1. First of all, you need to make a pattern of the desired product. Especially popular among pets are toys in the form of bones, but you can not be limited to this.
2. Then you should make markings on the fabric. To do this, circle the sample and leave 1-1.5 cm of seam allowances. You can cut two parts of the toy at once. If additional complex parts are present, fasten them with pins.
3. Then it is necessary to stitch the two parts from the wrong side, leaving a hole for the filler.
4. Turn the workpiece to the front side and fill.
5. Slightly bend the edges of the hole inward and sew.

Homemade toys can be not only funny, but also smart. Interactive products develop intuition and ingenuity. It is very interesting to play such games with a dog - non-standard solutions to problems often amaze hosts. The toys are short-lived, but all the details in them can be changed in the course of wear.

Necessary materials for manufacturing:

• plastic and polypropylene pipes with plugs;
• wood bars;
• tennis balls;
• dense fabric;
• metal rings and pins;
• cardboard boxes;
• treats for the dog.

A simple and interesting option involves the use of a box or bucket of plastic. Inside, you need to put small objects, for example, rolled up socks, rubber toys, circles of paper. Between things, you can throw dry large feed pellets. The essence of the game is to find all the pieces of the treat. As a result, the room will be a mess, but the dog will be delighted.

For a small dog, entertainment in the form of a maze is suitable. Pipes can be twisted from cardboard or boxes with a trimmed bottom. More laborious - to sew a product made of dense synthetics. In the latter case, you need to insert metal hoops to maintain shape.

The game is to find goodies that can be poured along the way to the floor or in the side pockets.

A simple toy with treats can be made from a simple tennis ball. Two longitudinal cuts should be made crosswise, and dry granules should be folded inside. The duration of the game depends on the size of the hole. In the process of kicking and tossing the ball, goodies will get enough sleep.

To complicate the task, you can hang the ball on a rope or rubber band. The dog will have to play more actively, because you can get a treat only in a jump.

Large and active pets will appreciate the more challenging game of plastic bottles. You need to remove the lid and place inside the goodies. Choose granules of this size and shape so that they do not spill out quickly. The manufacturing process of the game is presented below.

1. First of all, you need to make a stand for bottles. From a thick metal rod, assemble two supports and a crossbar. The design must be stable and durable.
2. The bottom of the bottles needs to be pierced with a hot needle and strung on a pin. Enough 3-4 bottles at some distance from each other.

The dog will learn to coordinate its actions during the game. Savvy animals reveal the secret after 15-20 minutes.

For an adult dog, you can make an interactive puzzle from a metal mold for muffins and tennis balls. Lay out the treats and cover with balls. The pet must alternately get obstacles from the form and find goodies. The breeds with narrow and long faces will fulfill the rules of the game with great comfort.

An active dog will not be interested in such a game. The pet will simply flip the muffin mold and eat the goodies that are released at the same time. If desired, you can fix the game on the floor with double-sided tape.

Big pets need special toys. And it's not only the size, but also the strength. Use safe materials so that the dog is not injured or poisoned if the product breaks. You can give the dog to be torn apart by a homemade soft toy or ball, which is enough for a couple of days. It is worth remembering that any game should not only amuse, but also develop a dog.

If a pet likes to bite and crush everything, then he needs a wear-resistant toy. Such options need to be made from pieces of polypropylene pipes with plugs. It is enough to make a hole in the body of the tube and put dry treats there. As a result of the game, goodies will gradually fall out.

A more complex and interesting option is the manufacture of a tug-of-war rope. To do this, prepare three tennis balls and a long scarf. As an alternative, you can use several woolen flaps or scarves that should be knit together. Step-by-step manufacturing:

1. tie a reliable knot at one end of the scarf;
2. mask the balls in the folds of fabric;
3. tie knots to fix the balls;
4. place the last ball closer to the second edge of the scarf.

The game involves the direct participation of the owner. It will take a lot of free space for the dog to be comfortable in exercising his abilities.

Interesting options for toys will become not only good entertainment for the dog, but also a kind of decoration.In the manufacture of toys, you can use fabric decorative elements or beautiful fabric - the product will become unusual. The ball from a tight rope looks rather curious. Such a toy cannot be broken or ruined. If the rope ball loses its shape, then it is quite simple to twist the structure.

If the owner is ready for noisy games, then you can make an unusual clapperboard. For the manufacture you need 2 plastic jars from under the vitamins, strong cords or ropes, 4 plastic bottle caps. As tools, you will need scissors and an awl for making holes. Do the clapperboard according to the instructions below.

1. On the top and bottom of the cans, you need to make holes opposite each other. The diameter should match the size of the cord.
2. The rope or cord itself must be cut into 4 equal parts.
3. Pass one piece of cord into each cap and tie a knot at the end.
4. The second end of the rope must be threaded into the bottom of the plastic jar. It is important to tie a strong knot.
5. Two cans need to be glued together or connected with the same cord.

During the game, all the details will rattle and make noise. Small dogs will be especially delighted with such entertainment. If desired, you can thread more cords into the bottom of the can. As ornaments, you can fix small braids.

For a small dog, you can make a tourniquet from scraps of old T-shirts. Cut about 10 strips of the same size. Tie all ends on one side into a large knot. Hold the fastened ends with one hand and twist the flaps with the other. Tie the free part with the same knot.

If desired, all toys can be painted. It is important to use only food pigments so as not to poison the dog. For an interactive game, it is worth using not only tennis, but also rubber balls. A bone or rope can not only be woven, but also tied. It is better to use a thick woolen thread for this.

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