Keep your dog thoroughly entertained with this simple 3-in-1 dog toy that you can make by simply raiding the laundry hamper for a rogue sock or two!
DIY DOG TOY #1: SOCK PUPPETS!
What dog doesn’t adore a game of gentle rough-house with their favourite human? Dress up this traditional dog-friendly game by selecting a pretty (and clean!) sock and wearing it on your hand in true sock puppet fashion. Then let the games begin!
Make the sock puppet ‘talk’ to your dog and move it about in an animated manner. Your dog will love the addition of a new ‘character’ to your game and it will give you an opportunity to be more hands on with the furkid!
DIY DOG TOY #2: SECRET SOCKS
Most canine friends love a frisky frolic with a sock in tow. Add to the socks’ appeal by hiding something extra special inside. Tennis balls are especially wonderful, as they add bounce to this otherwise two-dimensional play thing. Simply roll the sock over whatever item you wish to ‘hide’ from your dog – a ball, a squeaky toy, an empty plastic water bottle — and let the good times roll!
DIY DOG TOY #3: CHAIN OF SOCKS
Keep those solo socks left over from your dryer’s mysterious appetite (you know what I’m talking about) until you have a collection of about half a dozen. Then tie them all together in a chain and attach to a doorknob of a closed door or hang securely from the ceiling — providing the sock chain can reach or nearly reach the floor. Next entice your dog to nudge and pull on the sock chain.
Once your dog is interested, the chain of socks essentially recreates the game tug-of-war but without the necessity of a second player. This is a great toy to employ if you are busy working, cooking or trying to watch the season finale of your favourite show, because your dog can still have a game despite playing on his or her own.
AND THERE YOU HAVE IT!
Not one, not two, but three simple dog toys that you can create out of socks for hours of easy an affordable canine entertainment!
{Photography by Pawsh Studio}
{Special thanks to our doggie model, Penny, and to Floorplaysocks for the awesome, snazzy socks!}
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