So I was looking for ways to keep my dog entertained without buying new toys all the time, and I came across some DIY pet toy ideas using stuff around the house. Apparently, you can make snuffle cinnamon rolls with fabric strips and treats, turn toilet paper rolls into treat dispensers, or even stuff a sock with crinkly paper to make a noise toy. Anyone tried making their own pet toys? Do they actually work?
I’ve tried the sock one! My cat loved it, especially when I added catnip. Just gotta make sure they don’t chew off pieces.
Riley said:
I’ve tried the sock one! My cat loved it, especially when I added catnip. Just gotta make sure they don’t chew off pieces.
Oh nice! What did you put inside to make it crinkly?
@Sal
Just some junk mail! Those advertisement flyers work great lol.
The toilet paper roll trick sounds interesting. How do you keep the treats from just falling out?
Verne said:
The toilet paper roll trick sounds interesting. How do you keep the treats from just falling out?
You gotta close one end and thread a string through the top so they hang. Then the pet has to knock them around to get the treats to fall out.
Verne said:
The toilet paper roll trick sounds interesting. How do you keep the treats from just falling out?
If your dog just chews the roll, you can use plastic bottles instead!
I made the treasure box thing for my dog… he just ripped the box apart instead of ‘rediscovering’ his toys lol.
Jordan said:
I made the treasure box thing for my dog… he just ripped the box apart instead of ‘rediscovering’ his toys lol.
Lmao same! My dog didn’t even care about the toys, just wanted to destroy the box.
Jordan said:
I made the treasure box thing for my dog… he just ripped the box apart instead of ‘rediscovering’ his toys lol.
Haha, yeah, some pets just love the destruction part! Maybe try using a bigger box next time?
What’s a snuffle cinnamon roll?
Ellis said:
What’s a snuffle cinnamon roll?
It’s a DIY toy made from fabric strips rolled up with treats inside. You roll them like a cinnamon bun and put them in a muffin tray so your pet has to sniff them out.
Ellis said:
What’s a snuffle cinnamon roll?
Sounds fun! Do dogs actually enjoy it?
Ellis said:
What’s a snuffle cinnamon roll?
Sounds fun! Do dogs actually enjoy it?
Yeah, especially if they like sniffing games! Helps with mental stimulation too.