Does your dog have a lot of energy & is making you crazy? Do you not feel like tiring yourself out while trying to tire out your dog? You can make this fun toy for your dog without spending the 20 or 30 dollars that the pet stores charge for it.
Why do dogs like this toy? Most dogs, especially dogs with high prey drives like border collies & German shepherd dogs, have an inborn desire to chase things that run away from them. When you drag the end of this toy in front of your dog, it simulates an small animal running away from your dog & it wants to chase and catch it. You get to stay in one place and not get tired while your dog gets a great work out. Also, the squirrels in your yard will thank you!
Supplies
An old broomstick with the broom part cut off,
6 feet of rope,
2 old socks or long scraps fabric,
Duct tape
Instructions
STEP 1-Take your rope and tie a knot in one end, then make a knot 2 inches below the first knot.
take about 2 feet of duct tape and tape the rope to one end of the broomstick, between the knots.
STEP 2 - Bundle the two socks together and tie the remaining end of the rope around them securely.
TADA, you're done!! Now you have a 'fishing pole' toy for your dog! You made it by yourself & made it from materials that you had around your home!!
To play with the new toy that you have made, just have your dog chase it in a circle around you. You can also make your dog jump for it by suspending the 'sock' end in the air.
Karen Friesecke is the owner of www.doggiestylish.com She spends her time making hand crafted dog collars & writing about all things dog!
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