Below we have the instructions for a fab toy your pooch will just love! It’s as much fun for you to make as it is for your pup to play with!
DIY BALL DOG TOY
Supplies
Old ball (a tennis ball* works great)
About 1/2 yard of Fabric
A piece of ribbon
Scissors
Steps
1. Gather your supplies. Mom used an old squeaky ball from one of my toys and one of dad’s old stained polo shirts (he’s a messy eater just like me).
2. Cut your fabric into two strips – roughly 6″ x 14″ (you can adapt this to really any size you want)
3. Fold the fabric strips in half and wrap around your ball (placing the ball in the center of the folds). Tie your ribbon as tight as you can around the base of the ball after wrapping it several times around.
4. Cut the tail of your fabric into several 2″ wide strips, then using three strips at a time braid them into sections. Try to make your braids as tight as possible (it’s harder for little teeth to rip them apart then).
5. Using the excess fabric at the end of your braid tie several knots to keep the braids in place.
There, now wasn’t that fun? Watch as your pup enjoys himself with the toy you made him!
If you like that you will love seeing the photos and instructions for a homemade Plastic Bottle Dog Toy too! Go on over to Ammo the Dachshund and get the instructions!
Just FYI: Make sure you watch your dog when it comes to playing with the toy you made him. If they start to swallow pieces of it, as with any toy, take it away immediately!
