How to Make a Toy For a Small Dog

Dog toys may keep your pet from chewing your furniture and shoes, and they can also keep your dog entertained while giving him a healthy workout with a vigorous round of "go fetch." You can make a toy for your puppy in minutes using fleece squares

Things You'll Need

• Two fleece squares
• Scissors
• Thread
• Needle or sewing maching
• Fiberfill
• Marker

Instructions

1. Cut 2 fleece squares 12 inches by 12 inches. Place them together, fleece side out.

2. Pull the fleece away to expose the fabric base. Measure 3 inches inward from each side. Mark with a dot. Connect the measurements to draw a 6-inch by 6-inch square in the center of the fabric.

3. Sew three sides of the center square to form a pocket. Stuff with fiberfill, and then sew the final side to enclose the square completely.

4. Cut fringe all the way around the center pillow by cutting ¾-inch strips from the outer fabric edge inward-stopping ½ inch before you reach the pillow seams.

5. Knot each piece of fringe tightly at the base and at the end. If desired, make random knots in the center as well.

6. Shake the fringed pillow toy in front of your dog to introduce him to his new toy. Throw the toy to start a round of fetch.

Tips & Warnings

• Instead of stuffing the dog toy with fiberfill, you can use old rags.