Toys & Activities

Lots of cool DIY dog stuff that you can make for yourself, for your dog, or as a gift for someone else! Dog owners share their favorite DIY dog items. From DIY dog toys, DIY dog beds, DIY dog houses, DIY dog furniture and accessories… to seasonal fun stuff including DIY dog flower arrangements and DIY dog costumes for Halloween!

Have a dog (or 2 dogs), but no fenced-in yard? You'll enjoy these DIY dog tie-out ideas! See the overhead dog trolley system that we use for our 2 dogs.

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Whether you buy a dog house or build a dog house, there are lots of types, sizes & styles to choose from. Dog house ideas from practical, to fun, to fancy!

My Dachshund recently had back surgery, so I needed a dog ramp -- instead of doggie steps -- as a way for her to get up on my bed. Most of the dog ramps I found online where very expensive and the height didn't match up with my bed height. So I made my own. Here's how...

There are furniture type dog kennels (like these dog crate tables), but they are expensive! So I started looking at my own pieces of furniture to see what I could modify to make my own dog crate table. Here's how I built a dog crate table for my dog, Lucy...

Dog flowers are not just cute, they are also a conversation starter! You can make your own dog flowers out of real flowers or artificial flowers -- it doesn't matter. Here's a video that shows how to make dog flowerpots.

Making your own dog toys can be a lot cheaper than buying them from the store. Here are some fun dog toys you can make using tennis balls!

With Halloween right around the corner, it's time to think about the type of Halloween costume your dog will wear this year. Here are lots of fun and easy dog Halloween costumes that you can make yourself.

Getting dogs to wear things can be tricky. See how to get your dog to wear clothes or a Halloween costume happily + 8 things you can do if your dog hates it

Whether you're looking for a Halloween costume for yourself, or your child, there are lots of ideas to choose from here. The best part: most of these are a cinch to make yourself! Dog lovers everywhere will be making -- or buying -- the following dog-related Halloween costumes this year.