How to Make a Toy For a Small Dog

Dog toys may keep your pet from chewing your furniture and shoes, and they can also keep your dog entertained while giving him a healthy workout with a vigorous round of "go fetch." You can make a toy for your puppy in minutes using fleece squares

Things You'll Need

  • Two fleece squares
  • Scissors
  • Thread
  • Needle or sewing maching
  • Fiberfill
  • Marker
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cut 2 fleece squares 12 inches by 12 inches. Place them together, fleece side out.

    • 2

      Pull the fleece away to expose the fabric base. Measure 3 inches inward from each side. Mark with a dot. Connect the measurements to draw a 6-inch by 6-inch square in the center of the fabric.

    • 3

      Sew three sides of the center square to form a pocket. Stuff with fiberfill, and then sew the final side to enclose the square completely.

    • 4

      Cut fringe all the way around the center pillow by cutting ¾-inch strips from the outer fabric edge inward-stopping ½ inch before you reach the pillow seams.

    • 5

      Knot each piece of fringe tightly at the base and at the end. If desired, make random knots in the center as well.

    • 6

      Shake the fringed pillow toy in front of your dog to introduce him to his new toy. Throw the toy to start a round of fetch.