How to Make a Dog Rope Toy

Dog of all sizes love to play with rope toys, and as an added benefit, chewing on a rope toy will help to clean your dog's teeth and massage her gums. Pet store dog rope toys can be very expensive, but you can make your own sturdy rope toy for much less.

Things You'll Need

  • Sharp scissors or utility knife
  • Soft cotton rope
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cut the soft cotton rope to a length of about 18 inches with a pair of sharp scissors or a utility knife.

    • 2

      Tie a secure overhand knot on one end of the cotton rope.

    • 3

      Form either an overhand knot or a loop on the other end so you'll have something to hold on to while playing with your dog.

    • 4

      Let your dog play with the rope toy or toss the toy and let your dog fetch it.