| Pets Quick-Tip: Treat Toy |
From "Ask DIY"
episode ADI-505 |
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Bored dogs are unhappy dogs, but you can help relieve their boredom by giving them toys that they'll enjoy. Here's a suggestion for a toy that provides kibble-treats as well. - Take an empty clear-plastic soda-bottle, and make X's on the outside of the bottle with colored masking tape.
- Drill holes in the X's using a drill bit that will create holes about 1/3 larger than the size of the kibble bits you intend to use.
- Cover any sharp edges on the holes using small bits of masking tape.
- Add dry kibble dog-food, and/or other favorite treats such as cheese cut into small cubes, to the inside of the bottle.
- Shake up the contents, and let your dog play with the toy while the treats fall from the holes one by one.
- Your dog will stay busy for quite a while trying to get the treats from the inside of the bottle.
- Safety Alert: This toy is best suited for smaller breeds of dogs, and best used under your close supervision. Before giving your dog this homemade toy, make certain that your dog is not the large or strong enough to destroy and chew up the plastic bottle. Chewed plastic pieces, if swallowed, can cause serious injury to a dog.
RESOURCES :
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Choosing, Training and Raising a Dog
Author: Sarah Hodgson
Unfortunately, this book is currently out of print. Please check your local library or used bookstore for a copy.
Macmillan / Alpha Books
Website: www.macmillan.com
Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats
Model: 0875962432
Author: Richard H. Pitcairn
(1995)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Rodale Press
Red Oak, IA 51591
Phone: 515-242-0282
The Complete Dog Book
Model: 087605047X
Author: American Kennel Club Staff
Hungry Minds, Inc.
December 1997
Three Dog Bakery Cookbook: Over 50 Recipes for All-Natural Paw-Lickin Treats for Your Dog
Model: 0836269195
Author: Dan Dye and Mark Beckloff
(1998)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Website: www.andrewsmcmeel.com
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