[title subtitle=”WORDS: Catherine Frederick
image: Jeromy Price”][/title]
Don’t leave your furry friend out of Valentine’s Day festivities! Dogs love a good game of tug. Give yours a gift you made yourself, braided together with love. Then let the games begin!
Method
Using scissors, cut three colors of fleece (we used red, white, and pink) into three 4” X 36” strips. Arrange the strips vertically and stack strips, one on top of the other. Tie a knot at the top of the three strips. Create a simple, tight braid using the three strips, starting at the knot. Don’t know how to braid? See our tutorial online. Stop braiding a few inches from the bottom of the strips, leaving enough fleece to tie another knot at the end of the braid. Cut the remaining fabric from each end into vertical strips and tie a knot or knots into the braided section for your pooch to sink his or her teeth into.
NOTE: This toy is best for dogs who are not destructive when it comes to toys. As with any toy, you should monitor a toy’s condition and discard it when it begins to show signs of wear to ensure no particles are ingested.
