{"id":1770,"date":"2024-09-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/s37407.p1377.sites.pressdns.com\/resources\/17-diy-dog-toys-how-to-make-fun-safe-toys-f\/"},"modified":"2025-04-03T17:58:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T17:58:08","slug":"17-diy-dog-toys-how-to-make-fun-safe-toys-f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/17-diy-dog-toys-how-to-make-fun-safe-toys-f\/","title":{"rendered":"18 DIY dog toys you can make from items in your house"},"content":{"rendered":"

The graveyard of deceased dog toys is vast. If your dog is one of the talented that can rip up a stuffed toy in 20 seconds flat, it may feel like toy funerals are happening far too frequently and money is being thrown out the window.<\/p>

Toys are a necessity for keeping dogs happy, active and out of trouble, but spending money on them doesn’t have to be part of the equation. In fact, dozens of potential DIY dog toys are just waiting to be made from unused things that have been lying around for ages, such as old T-shirts or jeans, towels or bed sheets.<\/p>

Check out these genius ideas for homemade dog toys. Choose one and get your craft on!<\/p>

1. No-stuffing bunny dog toy<\/h2>
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Image via Lia Griffith<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

How insanely adorable is this no-stuffing bunny dog toy<\/a> from Lia Griffith<\/a>? Full disclosure, a bit of sewing is required to make this DIY dog toy, but — need we even say it? — the results are seriously cute. <\/p>

2. Interactive dog feeder toy<\/strong><\/h2>

A PVC pipe is the main ingredient in this sturdy feeding toy<\/a> created by Dog Tipper<\/a>, which aims to keep your pooch busy by making him work for the treats inside. You’ll need to be somewhat handy to drill holes into the pipe, which you can do best when the pipe is secured in a vise. Sand the rough edges of your holes with sandpaper and when all of them are smooth, put the pipe into the dishwasher for cleaning. Put PVC caps on each end of the pipe.<\/p>

3. Plastic bottle tug toy<\/strong><\/h2>
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Image via Eigil the Staffy\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

Plastic bottles are so last decade, but if you still bring one home occasionally, why not fashion it into a tug toy before tossing it in the recycle bin? How perfect is this simple plastic bottle toy<\/a> from Eigil the Staffy<\/a>?  <\/p>

4. Ball tug toy<\/strong><\/h2>

You’ll need an old T-shirt, a tennis ball and a pair of scissors to whip up this totally tuggable ball tug dog toy<\/a>. Simply lay your shirt flat and cut across in three strategic places, according to She Knows, then wrap the ball inside two of the pieces. Use the smallest piece of shirt to cinch the toy together. Cut the remaining pieces of cloth into strips and braid.<\/p>

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