Looking for some DIY dog enrichment toys? Well, you’re in the right place! If your dog loves treats, then we have the cutest DIY dog enrichment toy we are calling “Spin the bottle”. This simple DIY dog project is a dog play station that can keep curious pups busy for a really long time! Our dog loved this DIY dog treat station so much that we just had to share it. These DIY dog enrichment toys are a great way to keep your dog entertained, learning, and sharp!
Homemade Spin the Bottle Dog Game
Create this dog DIY project to keep your dogs busy at home. You can use special treats in this DIY dog treat station or make mealtime extra challenging and fun.
Related: Make homemade dog treats
Dogs love the challenge of figuring out how to get the food out of the bottles. It is great entertainment for the entire family!
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Supplies Needed to Make DIY Dog Toy Project
- 1×4 that is 8’ long
- 1/4-inch dowel rod
- Drill and 1/4-inch drill bit
- 2 plastic bottles
- Nails or screws
- Wood glue
- Saw
Directions to Make Spin the Bottle Dog Game
Step 1
Using a saw, cut the 1×4 into:
- Three pieces that are 16 inches long each
- Two pieces that are 10 inches long each
Cut the dowel to 17 3/4 inches long.
Step 2
Using a drill, create:
- Drill a 1/4-inch hole through two of the 16 inch pieces about 4 inches from the top. You want to make sure they are aligned so that you can fit the dowel rod through the holes.
- Drill holes through the sides of each plastic bottle.
Step 3
Create the frame of the game by attaching the three 16 inch pieces into a “U” shape. The drilled holes should be at the top of the “U.” Attach the 10 inch pieces to the sides of the frame to create stabilizing legs.
Step 4
Run the dowel rod through the plastic bottles and through the top of the frame.
Step 5
Fill the bottles with treats or food. As the dogs spin the bottle, the treats will fall out!
Finished DIY Dog Treat Station And diy dog enrichment toy
It took a bit for Kaylee and Petra to figure it out. Petra actually was trying to convince me that I should just spin the bottle for her!
There’s that distinctive beagle howl!
DIY Dog Treat Station Toy
Create this simple dog play station for hours of puppy fun we are calling, Spin the Bottle dog treat game. Dogs will love the challenge of figuring out how to get the yummy rewards
Materials
- 1×4 that is 8’ long
- 1/4-inch dowel rod
- 1/4-inch drill bit
- 2 plastic bottles
Tools
- Nails or screws
- Wood glue
- Saw
Instructions
- Cut the 1×4 into three pieces that are 16 inches long and two pieces that are 10 inches long.
- Cut the dowel to 17 3/4 inches long.
- Drill a 1/4-inch hole through two of the 16 inch pieces about 4 inches from the top. You want to make sure they are aligned so that you can fit the dowel rod through the holes.
- Drill holes through the sides of each bottle.
- Create the frame of the game by attaching the three 16 inch pieces into a “U” shape. The drilled holes should be at the top of the “U.” Attach the 10 inch pieces to the sides of the frame to create stabilizing legs.
- Run the dowel rod through the plastic bottles and through the top of the frame.
- Fill the bottles with treats or food. As the dogs spin the bottle, the treats will fall out!
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Once you make these diy dog enrichment toys, you have to try these other fun dog activities!
- Make a homemade dog pull toy
- Make DIY personalized dog tags
- Spider dogs – campfire and beyond!
- You probably need a dog Advent calendar!
- {giggle} Hippo bulldog?
- Let’s make a hairy hot dog for lunch!
- Zentangle dog coloring page you can download & print…
- Make a slinky dog craft!
- Hank the Cowdog author and more…
- Grab these fun dog toys!
- Don’t miss out on these smart dog organization ideas!
- Make your own dog treats!
- This dog and seal are the best of friends.
- Check out these Puppy Chow Recipes!
- Try out this diy frisbee!
Pssst…super fun idea: how to make a fidget spinner.
Did your dog love the new DIY dog toy?
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