Looking for ways to reuse or repurpose everyday items from around the house into fun dog toys? Here are a few ideas to get you started!

Muffin pan + tennis balls: You can make a dog puzzle with those two household items! Take an empty muffin pan and put one treat in every other cup. Place a tennis ball on top of each cup and put the tin on the floor. Your dog will need to sniff out the treats and remove the tennis balls to get to the rewards!

Plastic milk jug: Need a toy to keep your dog busy? Remove all the labels and plastic cap pieces, then add a handful of kibble to the plastic bottle (milk jugs or gatorade bottles are a god shape for this). Your dog will have to shake the kibble out. Always monitor our dog, to be sure they don’t eat the plastic!

Rope + stick: Have a high energy pup? Try wearing them out with this giant cat toy. Use a long rope or heavy string and tie a stuffed toy to one end. Tie the other end to a stick or thread it through a pvc pie. Now you have a great chase-it toy. Ask your dog to sit, then release them to chase the toy as you drag in on the ground in wide circles. Best for dogs with healthy joints.

Cardboard boxes: Whether you want to set up an indoor agility run or do some K9 nosework, all you need to get started are cardboard boxes. Have your dog jump over a series of low boxes set up in line or hide treats in one of a handful of boxes, than release your dog to sniff out the prize. Viola – dog sports at home!

It’s really that easy! Your dog won’t mind that you made their toys from stuff in the junk drawer or recycling bin. They’ll think you’re a rock star for giving them new challenges and games to figure out!