dogdude Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Just finished making a cheap, tough drive training item out of 38mm fire hose off cut. The fire hose is rubber lined and encased in a tough cotton weave outer layer. Has road tested well. It cost me about $3 in materials, less if you murder one of the kids teddys for the softfill. Sewed a loop of soft rope from Bunnings, and passed it through a 30cm piece of fire hose offcut, sewed up one end of it, including the loop handle, stuffed it with softfill, then sewed up the other end. Used a doll making needle and upholstery thread (polyester to repel saliva damage). I have a Leerburg one, but found it way too fat for my Staffy's mouth. This size is just right. Just needs to be dyed black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke W Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Impressive!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Very nice! I just plait up some polar fleece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeak Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Just needs to be dyed black. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdude Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 QUOTE (dogdude @ 19th Oct 2008 - 08:56 PM) Just needs to be dyed black. Why? Just Coz! So that it looks like a bought one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 That looks great! Let us know how it holds up to Staffy tuggies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Are you taking orders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdude Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 Well, I guess I could make you one..........Road testing it on Staffies should be a good indication on wear, so we will call it research lol. I just won't put a time on it, but when its ready, i'll let you know (anytime over the next few weeks when I get time) Are you drive training specifically? Are your dogs conditioned to working for something similar, or are you teaching it? I found starting off using something fluffy to get the chase going worked well, then wean them onto something more convenient and tougher like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I'm just kidding, thanks though I have heaps of drive toys, some that have never been used If I ever get to a point with our drive training where I feel the toys are holding us back, I'll refer back to this thread and break out the sewing kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Ill take the one you started making for ruthless tho. It will be dobermann tested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdude Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 Ill take the one you started making for ruthless tho.It will be dobermann tested Ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Oh WOW - thank you! it was said jokingly but I will be very happy to try the tug if you will make me one!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdude Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) Thats ok. I am entertaining the thought of one day perhaps making obedience and agility equipment for others, so I plan to roadtest anything I make thoroughly before I would sell it. I posted this a while back........ a high jump for trial training. Has an light aluminium angle frame, and pine boards, but I am exploring more lightweight but strong boards that dont make it too expensive. Wood costs a fortune now! Edited October 20, 2008 by dogdude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdude Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 Hmm........ok, try again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 thats a nice jump. but yes the wood be a bit heavy and pricey. My friend makes leather goods, I (well not only) come up with ideas for leads, collars, harnesses etc, she makes them for me and I road test them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) Hey DD could you use foam board or that plastic corrugated stuff, (hope you know what I mean) Like what they use for the real estate agent signs on the street corners, that would be really light weight, just not sure on cost Oh and the tug looks great, I'm almost scared to ask where the fire hose came from though! Edited October 20, 2008 by shoemonster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J... Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Corflute SM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Yeah thats the stuff! Thanks Jess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Are you taking orders? Dogdude, would you be interested in testing it on a crazy aussie and golden retriever? They would LOVE to try them out Btw the jump looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdude Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 Hi SM I used to work for a fire equipment servicing company years ago, who I still have contacts with. The hose costs me nothing, but I intend to cut up a new one because they are a lot more supple to work with. The peices I have are recycled, and toughened by the elements. there are also varying materials they come in. That is where the road testing will come in. Hi Laffi When I get some spare time, ill send you one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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