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Canine crafts: create mutt magic from old loo roll
Get creative with this doggy double-header.
No shop rush needed for this one. We’re showing you how to create mutt magic using only household items and a passion for pooches.
Craft your own bog-roll barker
Transform your bog roll into dog roll with this loo-nique activity. Whether it’s your beloved pet or a furball you’ve been admiring from afar, it’s time to craft your very own canine from the comfort of your home.
You’ll need:
- a toilet roll tube
- paint brush and paint (we used water colour)
- cardboard (cereal boxes work well)
- googly eyes (optional)
- marker pen
- glue (we used a glue stick)
- Scissors.
How to make it:
- cut out your crafty canine’s tail, paws, nose, and ears from your cardboard
- paint their body (the tube), paws, and tail in one colour, and the ears and nose in another
- once dried, glue on your dog’s eyes, nose and ears
- use the pen to draw a mouth on your dog and to add pads to their paws
- glue on your pup’s paws, and finally their tail
- the best part… sit back and admire your new best pal.
We’d love to see your bog-roll barker. Post a snap of your new best pal on socials and tag us @dogstrust.
Loo-roll rescue treat pouch
This one’s for the problem-solving pooches to enjoy. Any old pup can swoop a handheld treat into the safety of their belly. But can they rescue one from this toilet roll trap?
Our snuffle pouch is an excellent source of enrichment for your hero hound, and won’t cost a thing.
You’ll need:
- a toilet roll tube
- paper or light cardboard (optional)
- your dog’s favourite treat.
How to make it:
- position a couple of your dog’s favourite small treats inside the tube with some scrunched up pieces of paper
- flatten your tube, tightly folding over the ends
- place it on the floor and let the rescue begin.
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