How to Make Homemade Animal Toys
In this FLEX class students will learn how to make homemade dog, cat and rabbit toys that are perfect for their own pet or for animals in shelters.
Sara
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What's included
10 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
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In this course students will learn how to make multiple no-sew toys for dogs, cats and rabbits. These toys are perfect for their own pets and also for students to donate to local animal shelters. I will post videos each week demonstrating how to make the toys. The cat and rabbit toys take less time than the dog toys to complete. The snuffle mat is the longest project to complete. It can usually takes at least an hour to complete, but this will depend on many factors such as the size of the mat your making, how quickly you work, how quickly you cut your supplies, etc. Supply list is listed below, along with links for the harder to find items.
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Square Knot dog toy
In this lesson you will learn how to make a square knot dog toy. This is the hardest toy to make during this course. Lesson 2:
Snuffle Ball
In this lesson students will learn how to make an interactive snuffle ball for their dogs. Lesson 3:
Hair Tie Cat toy
In this lesson you will learn how to make a cat toy using a hair tie. Lesson 4:
Food Enrichment Cat Toy
In this lesson you will learn how to make a food enrichment toy for your cat. Other Details
Parental Guidance
Videos are uploaded to you tube, they are set for kids, so there are no ads with the video. They are listed as unlisted so students will only be able to view them with the link listed in the classroom each week.
Supply List
These are the items that will be used throughout the 4 week course. Approximately 5-6 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 scissors for cutting the toilet paper roll Paper bag OR a small cardboard box A small amount of hay (or leafy lettuce will also work, hay just works a little better) Corks (at least 2) Feathers Pipe cleaners Tape measure Strong zip tie Elastic hair tie ( I buy the large 80 packs at the $1 store) A sock (a sock who's lost its mate is perfect) Paper ( newspaper, or any recycled paper to crinkle up) Catnip (optional) Yarn (need a minimum 4 inch piece to) Needle for yarn (optional) 3 toilet paper or paper towel rolls Rabbit pellets or treats (optional) Cat food or treats (optional) Dog food or treats (optional) 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
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Teacher expertise and credentials
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 to me as rescues. I like to teach others how to properly care for animals so that the animals can live a long and happy life. Research isn't always reliable as you get different answers in different books and it can be hard to figure out what's best. I am always open to questions. If you are interested in getting a certain pet, just want to learn about different pets or have a pet and want to verify the care is correct, I welcome everyone. I have also trained service dogs and I currently own a trained service dog.
I have taught local classes about the needs of turtles and tortoises, and also community education Sign language classes.
I am a homeschool parent. I have been homeschooling for over 15 years. In our homeschool adventure we use a lot of books and research for learning. We do not use textbooks.
I also have 3 years of college completed. I studied teaching with an emphasis on special education.
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