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How to Make Dog Toys for Your Dog or a Shelter Dog

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Sara
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(549)
In this course the students will learn how to make 3 different homemade dog toys.

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My children and I own Pawsitive Playthings. We have made over 2000 toys that we've donated to animal shelters and rescues in the past year. We are passionate about helping animals in need and are firm believers that all animals deserve toys and enrichment.
Homework Offered
Please cut your fleece into the following size pieces before the start of class: 2 pieces approximately 8 inch by 3 feet (that's for a small/medium size dog, you can cut it 12 inches by 4 feet if you have a large dog) 4 pieces approximately 2 inches by 3 feet Several pieces approximately 1 inch by 6 inch (20 to start would be a good number, but you will need more. Also these pieces if they vary in size would be perfect, the messier this toy is the better! So you can make some 1 inch by 5 inches, some 1 inch by 6 inch, some 1 inch by 7 inch. I wouldn't go any larger than 8 inches and any smaller than 5 inches. You can make them all the same size if you prefer!) All of these cuts can be a little smaller or bigger and that's perfectly fine. They don't have to be exact!
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Grades Offered
Approximately 3-4 yards of fleece. ( Used fleece is fine to repurpose) The amount varies based on size of toys you are making.  You can have all one color or a mixture of colors. (Small dog vs large dog). 
Scissors for cutting fleece
Tape measure 
Strong zip tie
Mat for base of snuffle mat. I prefer the outdoor rubber mats, but can also use sink mats. The mats need holes for putting the fabric through.   Size can vary, but approximately a foot square is a good size. Here are some links to examples of the types of mat needed. 

This mat makes several, and are heavy duty for strong chewer dogs:

https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Fatigue-Rubber-Kitchen-Commercial-Sallymall/dp/B06XW44Z9Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=rubber+floor+mat&qid=1586742713&sprefix=rubber+floor&sr=8-6

This mat is cheeper, but makes less

https://www.amazon.com/SafetyCare-Interlocking-Rubber-Drainage-Floor/dp/B017M4OOW6/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=rubber+floor+mat&qid=1586742740&sprefix=rubber+floor&sr=8-16

Cheepest, but is not good for strong chewers.

https://www.amazon.com/Interdesign-36800-12-5x16-Clear-Large/dp/B0000CFPTY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=rubber+sink+mat&qid=1586743006&sr=8-3

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(549)
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Hello. I teach a lot of classes about animals and I also teach some reading classes.  All of my animal classes are taught about animals that I own.   
I love to educate people about animals, animal abuse and neglect. Almost all of my animals come... 
Group Class

$12

per class
Meets once
45 min

Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-10 learners per class

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