Make Dog Toys Out of Old Socks
Holes don't matter when you use old socks to make dog toys!
Learn how to make your own dog toy such as the Sock Ball and a variation, the Sock Swing Ball, in just a few minutes.
The Sock Ball is best used for playing fetch, indoors or out.
The Sock Swing Ball can be used for fetch, tug-of-war, or as an attachment to that marvelous indoor/outdoor toy and exercise device, the Whipwhir
(pronounced "whipper").
Please do NOT let your dog use these as chew toys since little bits of sock can cause choking or digestive problems.
Comet likes the sock toys because he can sink his teeth into them whether he just runs after a ball that is thrown or whether he catches one on the end of a Whipwhir. We like them because we don't worry when they get torn up - there are always more lonesome socks out there...*********************************
SOCK BALL
ESTIMATED TIME- Five minutes or less, depending on how long it takes to find socks!
MATERIALS - 3 or 4 unmatched or holey socks
INSTRUCTIONS- Take your longest sock with the smallest holes for the base
- Roll and stuff the other socks inside
- Tie a firm knot in the base sock above the stuffed area
- Double the end of the base sock back over the entire ball
- Tie a knot above the stuffed area again
- Repeat Step 5 until you cannot tie a knot any more
- Cut the end of the sock just above the last knot
Note: Sock balls can be washed and dried along with other dog items********************
SOCK SWING BALL
ESTIMATED TIMEMATERIALS - 3 or 4 unmatched or holey socks
INSTRUCTIONS- Take 1 or 2 of your longest socks for the base
- Roll and stuff the two other socks inside
- Tie a knot in the base sock(s) above the stuffed area
Now you know a couple of ways to make your own dog toys. Why not take a break and try them out with your dog...For more ideas, click on
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