You may remember back in December I shared about my pup Dylan’s 30 day experience with Purina Pro Plan® BRIGHT MIND Adult 7+®. Check out the post here: Howliday Dog Cookie Pops and New Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind Dog Food . I loved how after such a short time my boy was more alert and playful. Since then we have kept feeding him Bright Mind and I am loving the positive changes I continue to see!

 

Dylan is turning 9 this year but he has always looked like a puppy and no one ever believes he’s his age. But before we started this new dog food he was getting more sluggish and tired in his older years and I could see my boy was starting to show his age.

Now, three months later and still on Bright Minds,
I am happy to say Dylan is acting like a puppy again!

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DIY Braided Dog Toy

These simple durable tug of war toys are easy to make and cost under a dollar each.
They make great gifts for all the pups you know. Dylan sure loved his!

What you need:

 

• 3-4 different prints of fleece fabric, at least 1/4 yard of each.
• fabric scissors or a rotary cutter
• rubber band

You can use any fleece fabric you like.

 I chose 4 different patterns, 1/4 yard of each to mix and match/

You need three strips of different print fabric for each toy.

Cut 3 inches wide and depending on the thickness and length of each toy {and size of dog}

you can either cut the entire length {1/4 yard} of the fabric or you can half that amount.

Once you cut the three strips tie a large knot in the middle.

Now braid the fabric tightly on both sides.

Add a knot on each end.

Simple, colorful, and cute!

These are smaller and thinner and are the perfect size for a puppy or small dog.

Another style is the looped toy. You need to use more fabric for this one so I cut the strips the entire length of the fabric {1/4 yard}.

For this toy simply add a rubber band in the middle and braid 1/3 of the way on either side.

Remove the rubber band.

Now group the six strips into three and braid the remainder then knot at the end.

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