15 dog diy Projects ideas

50+ Fun DIY pet projects to make your furry friend feel special! Most of these patterns are easy to sew for any skill level. The Sewing Loft 50+ Fun DIY pet projects to make your fury friend feel special! Most of these patterns are easy to sew for any skill level.

Consider a Snuffle Mat to be like an indoor walk in the park for dogs, allowing them to work one of the most essential parts of their bodies. Their nose! Perhaps you are a stay at home pup-parent and you notice your dog experiences boredom throughout the day. Possibly leading to incessant chewing, digging or barking. This dynamic slow feeder can engage your dog mentally as they enjoy using their noses to work for their food or simply put “nosework”. A typical 30 minute walk is vital and exposes your dog to a vast world of different scents and smells, however you can allow the playtime to continue indoors with this durable, lush and lightweight slow feeder. You can even use a combo of treats that are easy on your dog’s stomach for a more dynamic experience! Serving as a great alternative to chew toys, simply tuck your pup’s choice of kibble or snacks within the folds of the mat. As always, supervise when in use and provide with a fresh bowl of water. Enriching for dogs of all sizes. Benefits: *A suitable toy for older dogs or dogs that lack mobility. *Dog’s that are vision-impaired may thorougly enjoy this puzzle as they rely on their noses to break up scents and forage for food. *Allows pets to tap into their instinctive skills. A dog’s nose is incredibly powerful and has millions more receptors than a humans. They are made to sniff and burrow. *Helps slow down eating for gobblers and may prevent bloating. Uses: *Serve as a distraction from house-guests or provide entertainment for your pet if you work from home. *Great for relieving anxiety due to loud noises. *Can be used to train working, search-and-rescue, and hunting dogs. The snuffle mats help them to build their skills at locating scents. Features: *Bright and bold color will instantly peak your dogs curiosity, with a pleasing aesthetic to any home. *Gentle fabric is soft on a dogs nose preventing ingestion of fleece balls. *Woven deep pocketed folds provide a maze patterning for a challenging, longer play time experience. *Staying Power; non-slip bottom prevents mat from sliding across the room. Place in a designated area for positive association i.e. crates. Reminders and Tips: 1. Place the mat in a designated area your pup will associate with positively. 2. Most dogs will gravitate towards the mat, however, keep them engaged by staying with them and allowing them to see you tuck the treats into the folds. 3. If they attempt to lift or pull the mat, gently remind them to “sit” or “stay” and guide them back to interacting with the slow feeder as instructed. 4. Use dry snacks. *Hand or machine wash on gentle cycle. Tumble dry. *This mat is not indestructible to aggressive chewers. *Best to use one mat per dog.

How to Sew a Dog Bandana. So Cute! Check out this DIY Dog Collar Bandana. This easy sewing tutorial includes a pattern for five sizes plus step by step instructions to create a one of a kind Dog Bandana. #dog #DIY #sewing #dogbandana How to Sew a Dog Bandana in just minutes. We show you How to Sew a Dog Bandana with just some fabric and a little bit of time.

How to make a dog treat and leash holder with pallet wood, a hose clamp, a hook, and a mason jar. This simple DIY project will take less than an hour, but it’s the perfect gift idea for a dog owner or a pet lover. Anyone who owns a pet like a dog or a cat #dogdiyhacks #DogDesign Make an easy 30 minute mason jar project with this DIY Dog Treat & Leash Holder using pallet wood, a mason jar, and a hose clap. Pet lovers will love it!

9 Dog DIY Projects To Stay Uber Organized – Here are our favorite nine dog DIY projects to stay uber organized this year, including one tip from us that has helped immensely. #dogs #dogcare #dogowners #dog #dogstuff #diydogstuff #organization #organizingideas #diyorganization #homedecorideas Here are our favorite nine dog DIY projects to stay uber organized this year, including one tip from us that has helped immensely.

5 DIY No-Sew Recycled Denim Dog Toys Make no-sew recycled denim dog toys out of old jeans! It’s easy, fast and free! And your pup will love it! These heavy duty recycled denim dog toys are great as chewing dog toy, to play fetch and tug-of-war.

Easy and simple DIY Dog bowl stand plans that are so easy to make! Plus it only costs $5! #AnikasDIYLife #woodworking Learn how to build a DIY raised dog bowl stand with a simple and modern design. The free raised dog bowl stand plans show you how to build it in under $5!

No more muddy paws in the house! Perfect for fall mud this easy DIY Muddy Dog Paw Wash Station can be made using a plastic tote and a simple plug to make draining easy! Can easily be customized to fit small or big dogs. #mud #fall #diy #dogdiy #muddypaws An easy way to wash muddy dog paws is to use a plastic storage container and add a drain for easy drainage. This method is easier on the dog and easier on your back!

This DIY dog shampoo will live your dog smelling great, super clean and incredibly fluffy! We love our homemade dog shampoo and so does our dog! Make your own batch of dog shampoo today to help your dog stay clean! #diy #dogs #pets #petcare #shampoo #homemade That kills fleas!

Dog Bandana Pattern Size Chart – Pattern Guidelines for Creating a Personalized Dog Bandana #dog #sewing #pattern That kills fleas!

Easy and simple DIY Dog bowl stand plans that are so easy to make! Plus it only costs $5! #AnikasDIYLife #woodworking Learn how to build a DIY raised dog bowl stand with a simple and modern design. The free raised dog bowl stand plans show you how to build it in under $5!

Learn how to make your own DIY rope dog leash! Would you like to get your paws on a stylish leash for your pooch (in whatever color or design your heart desires) without breaking the bank, give this easy DIY dog leash project ago! You’ll learn how to make a dog leash that perfectly fits your pup’s taste (and yours!). #dogdiy #dogdiys #puppydiy #dogleash #puppystuff #puppypreparation #diypuppy #diydog Learn how to build a DIY raised dog bowl stand with a simple and modern design. The free raised dog bowl stand plans show you how to build it in under $5!

Braided Rope Dog Leash with Leather Details Easty to make DIY dog leash. Start by creating the braided rope, then give it some added flair in any way you like. Leather? Paint? Dye? Let’s get started!

DIY Homemade Dog Recipes! Pamper your Puppy Pets with these simple and easy recipes for dog shampoo, snacks, treats, toys, freshener, odor remover, and more! #lemonpeony #dog #recipes #snacks #treats #frozen #fresh #homemade DIY Homemade Dog Recipes! Pamper your Puppy Pets with these simple and easy recipes for dog shampoo, snacks, treats, toys, freshener, odor remover, and more!

Does your dog eat too fast? It’s something that can be really bad for your pet’s health but luckily we can slow them down with this DIY snuffle mat! #dogs #doglovers #dogfood #dogfeeder #crafts #diyforpets Does your dog eat too fast? It’s something that can be really bad for your pet’s health but luckily we can slow them down with this DIY snuffle mat! Last year I became a bit concerned about the weight of my dog Ollie. After food restriction, diet kibble and lots of exercise it seemed like nothing would help. And big boy was getting big. Like 85 pounds instead of 55 pounds BIG. I found myself searching online for something that might help and I found something called a snuffle mat. I watched videos of dogs literally working for their supper and figured that by slowing Ollie’s eating down, it would help him realize he’s full and not eat so much. It’s something I remember other girls telling me in high school. And if you want dieting tips, girls in high school seem to really be in the know 🙂 Apparently, when you eat slowly you give your brain enough time to realize that your stomach is full. When you just snarf business down, instead, by the time the message is received by your noggin, you’re already overeating. This seemed like a logical way to encourage Ollie to slow down his eating and, hopefully, lose some weight. Completely out of ideas to get Ollie back to his optimal weight, a snuffle mat sounded like just the ticket! What is a Snuffle Mat? Want a little more detail? A snuffle mat is also known as a sniff mat, sniffle mat or an enrichment mat. It is made of strips, most often of fleece, that are tied to a frame or mat. The strips of fabric perfectly hide away little pieces of kibble that your pet then sniffs out. Different pets interact with a snuffle mat differently. Some will become very animated and dig out each piece of food. Others will calmly lay down and slowly root out each and every piece. And others will go little nuts and just sort of swing the mat around, collecting the kibble that falls out. Or at least that’s how the 2 dogs and 1 cat I’ve tested my mat with all interacted with our mat! 🙂 And they’re not just for dogs… Snuffle mats work for both cats and dogs as well as other pets. They don’t say ‘ferret out’ for no reason, right?!? The primary reason I made our snuffle mat was to slow down Ollie’s eating habits by encouraging him to forage for his food rather than rapidly eat it from a bowl. But it can also be used as an enrichment type of toy, something we also do often. What do you need to make one? Luckily the supplies you need to make your own mat at home are few. These supplies are also inexpensive making it smarter to DIY if you have the time, but if you want to just buy one and be done with it, a snuffle mat I based my design off of. Non-skid Sink Mat Fleece fabric OR Fleece Throw (approximately 1.5 – 2 yards per mat) Rotary Cutter, Straight Edge & Self-healing Mat (optional) A non-skid sink mat makes the perfect base for a snuffle mat. You want something sturdy like rubber or bendable plastic that has frequent openings. You don’t want something made of foam which can be easily torn or with tiny openings that will be difficult to work the fabric into. And for the fabric you need fleece. Now, I had a lot of fleece fabric lying in my stash, but only a third or quarter a yard of a handful of different colors. That worked out well, though, because I think the rainbow fleece mat I made is actually really pretty! Even if you can’t stash-bust, this doesn’t have to be an expensive project. Wanting to make a second mat for another family of pups I made a second mat for around $7. You know those inexpensive fleece blankets they sell at Walmart for around $3 apiece? If you need to source your fleece material, THAT is the way to go! Ooh, but don’t buy the one I’m linking to. Click it to see what I’m talking about but then take yourself to Walmart to get one for a lot less. How do you make a snuffle mat? Gather your fleece together. The thicker it is the less you’ll need. If using a thick fleece try to gather 1.5 yards of scraps or, if needed, just purchase it outright. Also, don’t forget that you can buy inexpensive fleece throws if the price at the fabric store has you under sticker shock 🙂 Cut your sheet of fleece folded, cut the fabric into strips that are 6-7 inches wide. Discard (or stash) any fleece that is less than 6′ wide. Cut those pieces of fabric into strips that are 1 inch wide. To speed things up you can layer 2 or 3 pieces of fleece and cut through them all in one go. And let’s get real about something really quickly… I have O.C.D. and I am a perfectionist. With that being said you DO NOT have to use a rotary toolset to cut your fabric if you don’t want to. Scissors work just as well and your pets definitely won’t give a fig if the cuts are perfectly straight or not. If, say, you’re going to give a snuffle mat as a gift, or if you’re like me and NEED them to be straight, get after it with a ruler and make business perfect. Just remember, it’s not a requirement and if you only have scissors on hand, don’t go buy a rotary cutter just for this one project. Cool? 🙂 Cool. Moving on… If necessary, separate the pieces of fleece from one another. You want to be able to reach down and grab a single strip without having to peel them all apart as you work. Like that. That’s getting to be perfect. If you have a cat, they won’t