Toys are necessary for keeping your dogs entertained, busy, and out of trouble. But if your dog can destroy a brand new toy in less than 10 mins, you can definitely make a DIY Dog Toy in No time that lasts longer than expensive toys from stores.
If you are looking for a quick, easy to make, fun, and safe DIY Dog toy ideas, then check this out:
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Tennis Ball Tug Toy
Making this toy for your dog is very easy, and no sewing at all! All you’ll need are an old t-shirt that you don’t need anymore hat you don’t mind cutting, a tennis ball, a pair of scissors and follow DIY Dog Toy - Your Dog Will Love This Easy to Make Tug Toy - YesMissy easy instructions.
T-shirt-Wrapped Water Bottle
This toy is a perfect toy gift for pups who like a crinkly sound. It’s very quick and easy to make with the help of Birthday Week: DIY Dog Toys | Ammo the Dachshund
Braided T-Shirt Tug Toy
This DIY toy comes in handy during a tug-of-war battle between you and your dog or leaves it for them to chew instead of wandering around making trouble.
It’s simple and fun to make with DIY: How to Make a T-Shirt Dog Toy (barkpost.com)
Indestructible Rope with Sweet Dried Potato Dog Toy
This "Indestructible" Dog Toy: 4 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables toy is incredibly genius and worked well with Molly (their dog), it's something she could play with that lasts for more than an hour. This idea may work with your dog too!
Hand Tied Rope Toy for Heavy Chewer Dogs
Are you looking for a toy for your heavy chewer dog? Then Dog Toys for Heavy Chewers: 25 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables is for you!
Tasty PVC Toy Treat
All you need to do is get a PVC, drill some holes, and put some peanut butter so your pup can enjoy licking the peanut butter out and uses their brain in the process. For a more detailed tutorial, check out New Leaf Nickie: DIY Dog Toy
Launchable Dog Slingshot Ball
This is for pups who love to play fetch! Can easily be launched over 300 feet.
Launchable Dog Slingshot Ball : 3 Steps - Instructables will help you do it!
Snake Dog Toy
A fun DIY snake toy that only needs a cotton stuffing, old socks, a little sewing skill, and scissors! Birthday Week: DIY Snake Dog Toy | Ammo the Dachshund has all the easy instructions to follow.
Rope Ball Surprise Dog Toy
The Rope Ball Surprise Dog Toy (handsoccupied.com) is fun to make and the surprise inside is a treat for your dog to enjoy!
Chew Toy from Socks
The perfect chew toy for owners who don’t want complicated DIY Dog toys.
Chew Toy From Socks :D: 5 Steps - Instructables is absolutely for you!
Ring Rope Dog Toy
A two-tone ring dog toy for your heavy chewing dog! RING DOG TOY (with Pictures) - Instructables has the detailed instruction for you.
Explosion Rope Ball
This dog toy has little “legs” that makes it really fun to make!
Cool Rug from Old T-shirts
Make a Braided T-shirt Rug: 5 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables
Is the perfect rug for your dog to play with or sleep in.
Fox Tale Dog Toy
A simple way to reuse some old tennis ball, scrap fabric, and basic sewing skill. Homemade Foxtail-type Toy : 5 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables
Braided Y-Shaped Denim Tug Toy
Make this easy and fun to make dog toy that your dog will surely enjoy!
22 DIY Denim Dog Toys - Recycled From Old Jeans! - Sew Historically
Tennis Ball Treat Surprise
This tennis ball is a great idea to keep your dog busy. DIY Dog Projects - ROMP Italian Greyhound Rescue Chicago (romprescue.com) will show you in detail how you can easily make it.
Dog Toy with a Few Scraps of Fleece
Here’s another creative dog toy you can make for your pup to drool over. This link has a video that will help you.
Make this cute DIY dog toy with a few scraps of fleece (VIDEO) – SheKnows
Doughnut Sock
If you have socks that you don’t use anymore because it has a hole, don’t throw them away! Instead, make this simple and quick dog toy with the help of petguide.com in the link below.
DIY Doughnut Sock Toy for Dogs - PetGuide
Snuffle Mat
Get your dog busy and their brain working in this easy to make DIY Snuffle Mat! It consists of fleece fabric tied onto a sturdy backing. To make it more exciting for your dog, you can hide dog treats inside it. Surely your pup will enjoy it. DIY Snuffle Mat: An Interactive Dog Toy That Busts Doggy Boredom (prouddogmom.com)
Woven Rope Bone Dog Toy
Instead of buying an expensive knot dog toy for your dog, you can actually make a cheap and even better one with the help of How to Make a Woven Rope Bone Dog Toy: 8 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables
Snuffle Ball Toy
If you are looking for a safe and simple snuffle dog ball that they will absolutely love, this link is very simple and fun to follow
DIY Snuffle Ball for Dogs You Can Make - Other People's Pets (other-peoples-pets.com)
Square Knot Fleece Loop Dog Tug Toy
Here’s a simple variation of turning a basic square knot tug toy into a loop and tail tug toy. DIY Square Knot Fleece Loop Dog Tug Toy - Dalmatian DIY has a step by step photos and instructions on how to do it!
Tennis Ball Rope Toy
Your dog will definitely love chewing this. How to Make Your Pooch a DIY Rope Toy – Craft projects for every fan! (ideas2live4.com) has an easy tutorial on how to make one!
No-Sew Denim Dog Toy
Got some old denim jeans you don’t use anymore? Make it into a cool and sturdy dog toy with the help of Denim Dog Toy: 7 Steps - Instructables
Fleece Dog Toy for Light Chewers
You won’t have to spend much on a dog toy because {Dog-Gone #2} Fleece Puff Dog Toy | Crafted Niche - a lifestyle blog that shares DIY crafts, recipes, and tutorials (archive.org) instructions is to follow and the materials are cheap and easy to find.
Infinity Loop Dog Toy Tug Toy
Double the loops for double fun for your pups! Create this awesome idea with DIY Double (Infinity) Loop Dog Tug Toy - Dalmatian DIY
Dog Boredom Buster
This interactive dog toy is the solution for you bored dogs who are tired with their usual playmates! This keeps your dog’s mind busy and distracted.
All you need to do is follow this super easy instruction at DIY Dog Boredom Buster | Interactive Dog Toy - DOGUE
Water Bottle Bone Dog Toy
If your dog loves chewing a water bottle because of its crinkly sound, you can make it more fun and creative with this simple project. Learn how to make it at DIY Homemade Water Bottle Dog Toy Tutorial (andreasnotebook.com)
Fabric Stuffed Puzzle Toy
If your dog is very talented at disemboweling his stuffed toys, then this project is for you! Your dog can still enjoy his usual activity (tearing out the stuffed toy) but with less mess and easy to clean up.
This blog will tell you how to do it. Leopold's Crate: Fun activity for dogs who like to "disembowel" their stuffed animal toys. (leopolds-crate.blogspot.com)
Water Bottle Crunch Toy
This is perfect for dogs who are crazy for noise, the combination of plastic and treats is unbeatable! Find out how to do it here! Easy DIY Dog Toy: The Water Bottle Crunch | The Dog People by Rover.com
No-Sew Heart Dog Toy
This cute project is for your soft chewing pup. They can also use it as their pillow! Enjoy this easy tutorial from Pretty Fluffy
Monkey Fist Dog Toy
If your dog has a powerful jaw, then you’ll love making this monkey fist dog toy! DIY Monkey Fist Dog Toy - How to Make a Rope Ball Dog Toy - PatchPuppy.com will show you how to make it.
2$ Dog Toy “Fishing Pole”
A very interactive toy for your dog to get their energy out! Instruction is easy to follow too at $2 Dog Toy "Fishing Pole" - Instructables
Dog Snuffle Basket
This project is very easy to make and quicker than the snuffle matt too! Its miniature size makes it a perfectly portable puzzle toy for your pup! All you have to do is check out the 15-Minute DIY Dog Snuffle Basket (wehearthounds.com)
Spin the Bottle Dog Treat
This spin-out treat dispenser will surely make your dogs happy and busy! It’s very easy to make and with the help of the Spin-out dog treat game | The Owner-Builder Network and would cost you almost nothing!
Hide+Seek Eat Tubes
UPDATED: DIY Dog Enrichment – Personalized Coaching for You and Your Dog (agfdogtraining.com) shared a fun project to keep your dog working for their meals
Knotted Ball from T-Shirt Hems
Make your unwanted T-Shirt hems into a Recycled T-Shirt Hem DIY Dog Toys - Dalmatian DIY
3 Strip Fleece Dog Toy
All you need is a basic braid and check DIY Fleece Dog Toy Tutorial – Mary Martha Mama
4 strip Fleece Dog Toy
A little complicated braid but with this DIY Fleece Dog Toy Tutorial – Mary Martha Mama guide, you can surely do it!
Octopus Dog Toy Out of Old Jeans
You can make a cute octopus Dog toy with the pocket of your old jeans! DIY Octopus Dog Toy Out Of Old Jeans - Sew Historically will show you how to do it!
Pom Pom Denim Dog Toy
Very easy to make with the help of
22 DIY Denim Dog Toys - Recycled From Old Jeans! - Sew Historically
Y-Shaped Denim "Rope" Dog Toy
This Y-shaped dog toy may look complicated but it is very easy to make. 22 DIY Denim Dog Toys - Recycled From Old Jeans! - Sew Historically will show you how to do in no time!
Knotted Rope Bone Dog Toy
This project is a fun twist and easy to make than other DIY bone-shaped rope dog toys.
22 DIY Denim Dog Toys - Recycled From Old Jeans! - Sew Historically
Denim Baseball Dog Toy
This baseball dog toy made of old denim is very cute! Perfect for your fetching dog!
22 DIY Denim Dog Toys - Recycled From Old Jeans! - Sew Historically
Simple Rag Ball Dog Toy
A no-sew DIY ball dog toy! Perfect idea if you don't want to sew.
22 DIY Denim Dog Toys - Recycled From Old Jeans! - Sew Historically
Jelly Fish Dog Toy
Try making this cute jelly fist tug toy for your dog!
This is pretty easy and fun to make, read the full guide here DIY T-Shirt Dog Toy - Sew Historically
Donut T-Shirt Dog Toy
Here's another idea for a doughnut toy!
5 Different DIY No-Sew T-Shirt Dog Toys - Sew Historically
Square Knot T-Shirt Dog Toy
5 Different DIY No-Sew T-Shirt Dog Toys - Sew Historically
Candy Denim Dog Toy
The easiest to make!
You'll just have to wrap your dog's treat inside the denim. To learn how to do this, just check 5 DIY No-Sew Recycled Denim Dog Toys - Sew Historically
Donut Denim Dog Toy
Ethan Connor says
Really, fantastic post you have shared. I absolutely like your idea and bringing this to the attention of all my foster and rescue friends. Well, I think we can give soft dog toys to our pets for which they will busy with that. I was also worried about my aggressive dog then I found stylish toys from Nandog Pet Gear which was too good for my dog.
Regina says
Some great, cheap & easy toys here, thanks for the inspiration.