DIY upcycled t-shirt dog tug toy
Posted by Mandy Stos on July 11, 2011 5 Comments
With the 105 degree Kansas heat blazing down outdoors, I thought my little buddy, Mister Hyde, needed a few more things to keep him occupied while indoors during the day. This handmade toy is awesome for playing tug of war or even just for gnawing on. It's super easy to make and it will make one happy boy or girl.
What you will need:
old t-shirts - we used 5 of them for an assortment of color
scissor
Step 1: Take your t-shirt and begin cutting 12- 1" strips from your t-shirt. Mister Hyde is a 20 pound Jack Russell, so we made our strips 17" long. Depending on your dog's size, longer stands might be needed.
Step 2: Tie a knot at one end. Include all 12 strips.
Step 3: Next, divide the 12 strands into 3 groups, and begin to braid down from the top of the knot. (just like grade school ya'll)
Step 4: Tie it off!
Step 5: Trim the ends and begin playing!
Comments (5 Comments)
I see some of these in Buster the Beagle’s future.
Posted by Janell Walker on September 06, 2012
This is a great idea..and I have these old t-shirts by the sewing machine…but I think that my chihuahuas might be afraid of it…hahaha
Posted by Heedless on July 21, 2011
I will definitely be making this. We have 2 beagles and they LOVE chew toys made of cloth.
Posted by Dana Long on July 21, 2011
aw cute! I may have to make one of these up for my pup :D thanks for sharing!
Posted by Mandi Ostein on July 20, 2011
HOLY MOLY! This is wonderful. I want to make one for Miss. Sydney! Thanks
Posted by Mandy Akers on July 15, 2011
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