Introduction: $2 Dog Toy "Fishing Pole"
Always looking for new ways to interact and play with our American Eskimo, Nova, I saw this "fishing pole" type toy on a video somewhere and decided to try and make it myself to be customizable to any toy you can wrap a string around. It's super simple and only costs about $2 in materials. If you're tired of playing the same tug game with rope or fetch, this can be a great way to let your dog get some energy out while still interacting with him or her.
Tools Needed
Scissors
Drill (optional)
Candle (optional but recommended)
Parts Needed
About 2ft 1/2" (or smaller) PVC Pipe.
About 6 ft Nylon Paracord.
Doy Toy (any toy you can tie a cord to).
You can get pre-cut sections of PVC at your local hardware store for about $1 or 8 ft for $2 if you need some for other projects. If you don't already have some nylon paracord lying around, you can pick it up in 50 or 100 ft bundles for a few dollars (we're using less than a dollar's worth).
Tools Needed
Scissors
Drill (optional)
Candle (optional but recommended)
Parts Needed
About 2ft 1/2" (or smaller) PVC Pipe.
About 6 ft Nylon Paracord.
Doy Toy (any toy you can tie a cord to).
You can get pre-cut sections of PVC at your local hardware store for about $1 or 8 ft for $2 if you need some for other projects. If you don't already have some nylon paracord lying around, you can pick it up in 50 or 100 ft bundles for a few dollars (we're using less than a dollar's worth).
Step 1: Attach Paracord to Pipe
To make things easier, I drilled a small hole at one of the pipe and tied a knot. If you don't have a drill handy, you'll want to make a really big knot to prevent the cord from slipping off.
I let the paracord go through the pipe and cut it at around 4-6 ft. You can wrap any extra around the end and make a handle. Use the candle or other flame to carefully melt the ends of the paracord so they don't fray.
I let the paracord go through the pipe and cut it at around 4-6 ft. You can wrap any extra around the end and make a handle. Use the candle or other flame to carefully melt the ends of the paracord so they don't fray.
Step 2: Attach a Toy and Play!
Attach the end of the rope to your toy and have a great time with your dog watching him or her jump around and playing tug. The best part is that you can change the toy for a new game whenever you want!
Check out our website, Soft Puppy Warm House, for more DIY ideas for your puppy.
Check out our website, Soft Puppy Warm House, for more DIY ideas for your puppy.