How To Entertain Your Dog With A Laser While You're Away

In this instructable, you will make a spinning laser, similar to those expensive laser dog toys, by attaching a laser to a pen.
It's great fun for any dog/pet!

Step 1 Materials

You will need:


-1 class IIIA or below Laser (you can pick one up at RadioShack)

-1 plastic cd/dvd drive (or other suitable body with properly sized holes)

-Rubberbands

-Clip-thingees

-And of course Laser Safety Goggles rated for your laser's bandwidth

Comments

[mcarrell]

If you're gonna post a video in your instructable, shouldn't it be a public video, not a private one? I'm sure this must be an oversight..

[Jorsher]

Nice article, I'm sure this will will entertain pets forever. However, others may want to read the following couple articles, as laser pointers have been known to cause such things:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereotypy

http://doglinks.co.nz/problems/barry_place/obsessive_compulsive_behavior.htm

I learned this when my dog began acting very strange after playing with the laser pointer. Fortunately she stopped this behavior after a few months, but it's something to be knowledgeable of...