How to Make a Dog Chew Toy
Learning how to make a dog chew toy was one of the best things I ever did.
A couple of years back, tensions were running high between me and my dog, Lester.
He was at that age in a dogs life when he needs constant attention (when does that stop? I hear you ask), and took his frustrations out on everything in sight.
That meant that my smart work shoes, my chair and sofa legs, and even my laptop computer, were bearing the imprints of Lester's gnashers! I took the advice of many dog-owning friends, and also my vet, who suggested that some chew toys might provide the best distraction for my dog.
Lester is a Border Collie; quite a large breed, and he needed something which would last.
After doing a bit of research on the internet, I'd dismissed many of the store-sold products, and instead found some great articles, including one that showed me how to make my own chews from things like braided rope, obtained easily from a hardware store, or boiled beef bones and raw hide.
The rope toy for one, has provided Lester with over 6 months of constant focus for his wayward teeth, and shows no signs of giving up on him yet.
For smaller breeds, there's the option of using fleece material to tie into a variety of colorful shapes, or also as rope toys, for those classic tugs of war! There's no real skill or experience needed - just a willingness to be creative, and a love of your pooch!
A couple of years back, tensions were running high between me and my dog, Lester.
He was at that age in a dogs life when he needs constant attention (when does that stop? I hear you ask), and took his frustrations out on everything in sight.
That meant that my smart work shoes, my chair and sofa legs, and even my laptop computer, were bearing the imprints of Lester's gnashers! I took the advice of many dog-owning friends, and also my vet, who suggested that some chew toys might provide the best distraction for my dog.
Lester is a Border Collie; quite a large breed, and he needed something which would last.
After doing a bit of research on the internet, I'd dismissed many of the store-sold products, and instead found some great articles, including one that showed me how to make my own chews from things like braided rope, obtained easily from a hardware store, or boiled beef bones and raw hide.
The rope toy for one, has provided Lester with over 6 months of constant focus for his wayward teeth, and shows no signs of giving up on him yet.
For smaller breeds, there's the option of using fleece material to tie into a variety of colorful shapes, or also as rope toys, for those classic tugs of war! There's no real skill or experience needed - just a willingness to be creative, and a love of your pooch!
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