Quick and Simple Tug Toy for Dogs

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

You might remember that back in February my mom helped me make a Flirt Pole. If you’ve never heard of a Flirt Pole, its basically a cat toy for dogs.

And if you or your dog have never played with one before, let me tell you, it’s seriously the most fun toy EVER! I could play with one of these ALL DAY LONG.

And since I’ve gotten so much use out of my Flirt Pole at home (and still do), mom decided to make me a quick and simple one to use at the shop as well. So after gathering up a few supplies that were laying around the shop I made another easy version of the flirt pole in less than 5 minutes.

Simple and Quick DIY Tug Toy for Dogs

Supplies:

  • PVC Pipe
  • Rope
  • Fleece or Dog Toy
  • Electric Drill
  • Scissors

And since this project is so simple, I’ll just let the photos speak for themselves….

Simple and Quick DIY Tug Toy for Dogs

Simple and Quick DIY Tug Toy for Dogs

Simple and Quick DIY Tug Toy for Dogs

Simple and Quick DIY Tug Toy for Dogs

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some tugging to do! Ammo the Dachshund

For more detailed instructions on how to make a Flirt Pole, check out my post from February. DIY not your thing? Check out this fun Flirt Pole from the Bark Shop.

Valentine’s Day DIY Flirt Pole – Interactive Dog Toy

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Just in time for Valentine’s Day I have a simple and easy DIY that your dog is going to love! My DIY Flirt Pole is an interactive dog toy that entices your dog to chase a fast moving lure. The Flirt Pole is quickly becoming my absolute favorite toy to play with. It’s also a great way to exercise high-energy dogs – and if you have been snowed in for as long as I have this is a must!

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Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Supplies:

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step One: If you want your flirt pole to be extra colorful you may want to paint it. I painted mine to have a silvery finish.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Two: Once your paint is dry twist a screw eye into one end of it.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Three: Cut your fleece into two 25″ x 5″ strips. Alternatively you could also use an old stuffed toy that your dog loves as well.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Four: Tie your rope around the middle of your fleece strips.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Five: Braid the ends of your fleece and tie it in a knot at the bottom.

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Step Six: Tie the other end of your rope to the screw eye on your dowel. You’re now ready to have a blast playing with your dog!

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

If you make your dog one toy this year, this should be it. I seriously don’t know how I lived without one for so long!

Valentine's Day DIY Flirt Pole - interactive dog toy // Ammo the Dachshund

Ammo the Dachshund