23 awesome handmade items your dog will fall in love with
Anyone who has a dog always wants to treat their pets in a special way. We buy unusual toys, new soft pillows, and tasty delicacies for them without paying attention to the price. But sometimes, all these treatments are really expensive.
That's why Bright Side collected 23 simple but extremely useful ideas to treat your furry friends without hurting your wallet. You can easily make them all at home!
An old chair feeder
To create a charming feeder like this, you'll only need a couple of old chairs and a bit of imagination. Check out the instructions here.
A box for storing food
Click here to see how to make a convenient pet feeder with a separate place for storing food.
A self-filling water bowl
A water bowl like this is an important thing to keep your dog cool in hot weather. Check out the detailed instructions with photos here.
An old suitcase bed
Without any doubt, your little one will love this soft bed. Click here for more details.
A wooden pallet bed
You can also make a comfortable pet bed out of an old wooden pallet. Here are the tutorials on how to do it.
A soft colorful sofa
Your creativity is all you need to make a truly royal bed for your dog. Click here for more details.
A pet bed in a chest of drawers
You can see here how to create a nice and comfortable pet bed and hide it in a drawer.
A bedside ramp
To facilitate access to the bed for your elderly dog, you can easily make a ramp like this.
Frozen muffins
Frozen dog muffins can be made in a few minutes. Check out the recipe here.
An ice cake
Your dog will thank you for preparing an ice cake with toys inside to beat the summer heat. Follow the instructions to make the same one.
Banana bones
Learn how to cook these delicious banana bones for your furry friends here.
Crispy pretzels
Any dog will love these crispy pretzels that you can easily make at home.
A meat cake
Surprise your pet on their birthday with a great cake like this. Click here to get the recipe.
Dried treats
It's really easy to make these tasty and healthy vegetarian delicacies for your pets. Check out this blog to see the recipe.
A rope ball
This handmade toy is a worthy alternative to an expensive store-bought one. Here are the step-by-step instructions.
A soft toy bottle
Even a kid can make a funny toy with treats inside like this. Click here for more details.
A braided T-shirt rope
It's known that dogs love to play tug-of-war. You can easily make a toy like this using your old T-shirts and tennis balls.
A toy with a surprise
Any dog will be happy to get a toy with a small tasty surprise inside. Check out this blog to see how to make it.
Paw balm
To protect the pads on your pet's paws, apply moisturizing cream or balm on them in cold weather or summer heat. Click here for more details.
A first aid kit
Every dog owner should have a first aid kit in case of an emergency. Click here to learn what to put in such a box.
Pet toothpaste
Don't forget to care for your pet's teeth. Check out this blog to learn how to make a great refreshing toothpaste.
A vintage dog collar
No need to spend money to get a stylish leather collar for your dog. Check out the instructions with photos to make one yourself.
Dry shampoo
If your dog gets a bit dirty, there is no need to wash him completely. Just use this dry shampoo that you can easily make at home.