Homemade Dog Toy:
The Whipwhir

Here's a homemade dog toy that's not only unique but great dog exercise and loads of fun! It's amazingly easy to make too.

Since the Whipwhir ("whipper") can be used both outdoors and inside, provided you have a big enough open space, it can really help on rainy days when your dog is bored and full of energy.

Comet loves this device because it whips and it whirs and he has to run and jump to catch it. When he does, it's shake, shake or tug-or-war with the human. Letting go is hard for him but means more rounds of fun...

Comet's trying to figure out his next move!

MAKING THE WHIPWHIR

• 4 to 6 feet (1.5 to 2.3 m) of 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch (6 to 19 mm) cord
• Old broomstick or equivalent, preferably with a hole in one end
• (See if your broom unscrews from its brush)
• Drill with 3/8 or 1/2 inch bit (option 1)
• Duct tape (option 2)

• On one end, make a loop big enough to put your hand through
• Form a smaller loop at the other end (three fingers wide)
• Drill a hole near the end of your stick if it does not have one**
• Push the larger loop through the hole in your stick
• Put your cord through the loop and pull it tight
• You should now have a crude fishing pole
• **If you cannot drill a hole, use duct tape to fasten cord to stick

But wait, you're not quite finished yet, because a Whipwhir works best with various attachments and there are important instructions for its use so your dog does not get injured. Click on Whipwhir Attachments for these instructions. Happy playing!


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