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camly · 04-11-2007, 08:46 PM

I had a pair of pantyhose that had a bad snag in it, so i decided to make it into a toy for kikko! and he LOVES it, its his FAVORITE toy out of everything.

I just took it and twisted it like a rope toy ... i don't like rope toys b/c i hate hearing those snag sounds on the dog's teeth. but the new toy is really great for tug-a-war b/c pantyhose is stretchy so it makes him think he's winning.

and its really light, so its not too heavy for my little 2 pounder to carry.

just thought i'd share on this.

Mz_s3ski_Kitt3n · 04-11-2007, 08:55 PM

thanks camly for the tips hun !!

yougetthesmiles · 04-12-2007, 03:33 PM

aww that's a good idea!

red98vett · 04-15-2007, 05:40 AM

LOL !! They make great toys don't they ?? They're actually good for teething too - they catch those loose teeth and pop - they're out !! Socks work too

windsor'smom · 04-18-2007, 05:33 AM

Don't want to rain on your parade but be careful if your pup tends to eat things. My dads poodle has had several surgeries to remove things he has eaten. A couple of watches mainly but they did find panty hose in his intestines too. I'd hate to hear about a blockage or something bad happening.

camly · 04-18-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by windsor'smom

Don't want to rain on your parade but be careful if your pup tends to eat things. My dads poodle has had several surgeries to remove things he has eaten. A couple of watches mainly but they did find panty hose in his intestines too. I'd hate to hear about a blockage or something bad happening.

thanks for the heads up! but yea i am very careful about what's left on the floor and the states of his toys (that's why he gets so many new ones! lol) ... but with the pantyhose I twist it into a rope, so you take both legs and twist them individually and then take the twisted pieces and twist them into to eachother into a rope (the funny things you can learn in a hand constructed textiles class).. so its pretty sturdy and you'd have to take scissors to rip off a piece bc its pretty thick. I like it b/c it 'gives'

mikey1985 · 04-18-2007, 08:33 PM

Ralfie loves his knotted up socks as much as his store bought toys, go figure

He also loves this old canvas apron string tied around a kush ball. Its his absolute favorite tug-of-war toy.

04-11-2007, 08:46 PM	#1
camly Mommy to Kikko-man Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California/taiwan Posts: 1,562	homemade toy I had a pair of pantyhose that had a bad snag in it, so i decided to make it into a toy for kikko! and he LOVES it, its his FAVORITE toy out of everything. I just took it and twisted it like a rope toy ... i don't like rope toys b/c i hate hearing those snag sounds on the dog's teeth. but the new toy is really great for tug-a-war b/c pantyhose is stretchy so it makes him think he's winning. and its really light, so its not too heavy for my little 2 pounder to carry. just thought i'd share on this. __________________ Camly Kikko

04-15-2007, 05:40 AM	#4
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	LOL !! They make great toys don't they ?? They're actually good for teething too - they catch those loose teeth and pop - they're out !! Socks work too __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

04-18-2007, 05:33 AM	#5
windsor'smom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 554	Don't want to rain on your parade but be careful if your pup tends to eat things. My dads poodle has had several surgeries to remove things he has eaten. A couple of watches mainly but they did find panty hose in his intestines too. I'd hate to hear about a blockage or something bad happening. __________________ NOBODY CAN FULLY UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF LOVE UNLESS THEY'RE OWNED BY A DOG

04-18-2007, 08:33 PM	#7
mikey1985 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Potomac, Maryland Posts: 188	Ralfie loves his knotted up socks as much as his store bought toys, go figure He also loves this old canvas apron string tied around a kush ball. Its his absolute favorite tug-of-war toy. __________________ MICHAEL (the mommy) and RALFI E!!! Forget diamonds! Yorkies are a girl's best friend

04-11-2007, 08:55 PM	#2
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04-12-2007, 03:33 PM	#3
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	aww that's a good idea!