Homemade Toys for Energetic Dogs

According to breederretriever.com, some of the most energetic dog breeds in the world include the German short-haired pointer, Australian cattle dog, beauceron, border collie and the chihuahua. Giving your dog toys and playing with them is a great way to interact with your dog and allows them to run off some energy. Instead of paying high prices in stores for dog toys, you can make anything from chew toys to rope toys from things you find around your house. Many homemade toys can be made in less than 30 minutes. Toys that make sounds or that have a treat inside often help energetic dogs to focus and burn off energy.

Things You'll Need

  • 20-oz. plastic bottle
  • New, clean sock
  • 4 pieces of felt
  • Sewing needle
  • Thick sewing thread
  • Dog treat
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Instructions

  1. Bottle Toy

    • 1

      Empty your 20-oz. plastic bottle and rinse it out.

    • 2

      Put your clean 20-oz. bottle into the sock. You must use a sock that is at least 5 inches longer than the bottle.

    • 3

      Tie a knot at the end of the sock that is open. Make sure to tie the knot tight as your dog may chew on it and it could become loose over time.

    Treat Toy

    • 4

      Cut four felt pieces into any shape you would like the toy to be in. All pieces must be the same size, but the toy can be as big as you like.

    • 5

      Divide the four pieces of felt into two piles.

    • 6

      Sew two of the felt pieces together at the edges. Be sure to tie a knot at the beginning of the thread and at the end so your sewing doesn't become unraveled. Repeat with the second pair.

    • 7

      Lay one felt pair on top of the other. Sew the pairs together at the edges, leaving a hole in the top big enough to insert a dog treat.

    • 8

      Insert your treat and sew up the remaining hole.