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DIY: Slingshot Ball For Dogs

Check out this tutorial on how to make your own slingshot ball for your dog or for a gift. The cheapest store-bought version, like the Go-Frr Ball, that I can find is $8.00.  You could probably make eight DIY slingshot balls for the same amount.

You’ll need some rubber balls—I’ve seen multi-packs in toy stores or you could check a dollar store—and you’ll need some surgical tubing, which you can get at many hardware stores.  For tools, you’ll need a drill and a wire coathanger.  A batch of these would make a nice gift.

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DIY: Knit A Better Mouse Toy

Belt tightening because of the economy doesn’t mean your holiday has to blow.  Think about making gifts for your friend’s & family’s pets.  In the days to come, I’ll be posting lots of ideas on DIY pet gifts that range from easy ones to the more involved.

Instructables comes through again with a detailed tutorial on how to knit a cute and safe little mouse for your kitty.  You can use up scrap yarn.  Or as MaggieBelize says:

Next time you have to knit a gauge swatch for felting, just knit a tail onto it as I describe here. When you’ve finished felting & measuring for your project, recycle the gauge swatch into an instant catnip mouse toy!

She even includes instructions of how to felt your mouse.  Cool!

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Top 10 Training Tips From Jean Donaldson

Do you have a dog or even know a dog?  Check out these 10 excellent tips on training from Jean Donaldson, the Director for the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers.  Donaldson has also written numerous books on dogs, including the revolutionary Culture CLash. She knows what she’s talking about.

Some fo my favaorite tips are:

  • Expect your dog to act like a dog.
  • Don’t wait for your dog to develop bad habits.
  • Don’t lay guilt trips on your dog—they aren’t moral or immoral.
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