Make a Fleece Dog Chew

Fleece dog toys could not be any simpler to make. Fleece material is available form many fabric stores, and even from some pet stores too. Before shopping, think about the shape you're trying to achieve. For Fleece rope toys, you can be creative, and use many different colors. I recently saw a Goldfish design, which used only orange and white fleece, tied into a fish shape, with tail, fins and all!

Cut your fleece into lengths of about 8-12 inches, and begin to tie it up. With as much force as possible, use small, tight knots, and work around in such a way that no more than a couple of inches of loose fleece protrudes. You can achieve this by twisting it as you go. Remember to keep your dog's size and mouth shape in mind, and forge the thickness of your toy accordingly, so as to avoid choking.

I find some great inspiration for my toy ideas from flicking through books on animals and nature; and have subsequently made monkey chews and plush "palm tree" toys, too. Be creative, use your imagination, and you'll find that this artistic and incredibly therapeutic way of making dog toys, will strengthen the bond between you and your pooch!

Train the Chew Out of your Dog!