nikivds Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 (edited) Hi guys, I have started braiding some tug toys out of 4 strips of polar fleece, let me know what you think. I'm not sure if I will start selling them as for now I am making them for third place prizes for our tuesday night agility trials at our club. Do you think they are ok as prizes (the allowance we are given for 3rd prize is $1.50). Nossi and Pepe sure like them Edited February 4, 2010 by nikivds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laneka Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I think they are great. You're very clever making those. I think they will be a fantastic prize. A big from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I think it's a great idea! Very practical prize! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvus Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 You have no idea how long I hunted for a tug like that! I found some eventually, but the braids are too loose. The doggies can get their teeth caught in them. Put a bungee handle on it! It makes them, like, ten times more fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Awesome!!! I'd love a couple for my foster babies... how much would you sell them for? T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 This is exactly the same as the tug toys I make for my guys, and the last doggy day we went to in Melbourne I made all the dogs one, the dogs and thier owners loved them, I was sick of my lot tug o waring on unsuitable things, (things dont last long with 4 way tugs ) so I tryed them out on my guys and they loved them. I found that I had to do the plaits very tight or they come apart to easily. My lot continue to play with them even after they have come apart. I only plait with 3 strands and I make each stand fairly wide. I think they would be great as prizes, well done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Fantastic prizes, I make them for ny lot, but I don't know how to do a four strand braid, and they love them. Due to make some more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smisch Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 What is the name of that style of plaiting called?? I make my own tugs for me and to give to dog friends as prezzies.. and I have no clue with that plait.. I can do a box plait and a regular but not that round one Great prize though!! I would love to have that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Hi guys,I have started braiding some tug toys out of 4 strips of polar fleece, let me know what you think. I'm not sure if I will start selling them as for now I am making them for third place prizes for our tuesday night agility trials at our club. Do you think they are ok as prizes (the allowance we are given for 3rd prize is $1.50). Nossi and Pepe sure like them Look great, I know alot of the agility folk like the 4 strand braid. Sure, why not sell them, I'm sure people are your club and here will like them, not many people do the 4 strand braid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stolzseinrotts Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Looks great, I am sure they will be very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterpaws Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 We have a pet craft links thread, if you want to share how you learnt to make these I reckon it would be appreciated! http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...60&start=60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RottnBullies Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Put a bungee handle on it! It makes them, like, ten times more fun. Can I just ask where does one get a bungee handle from? or do you need to make them? By the way I think they look great nikivds and worth selling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikivds Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 (edited) Wow thanks everyone!! I brought some to training tonight and everyone was very enthusiastic. I like the 4 strand braid because it's tight and lasts a bit longer and it's very very simple, not sure what it's called but I will explain it when I get on my computer (on my iPod atm). I was thinking of selling them for $5 or something, maybe also make some smaller ones for 2.50 where do you advertise things on dol? If anyone wants one just pm me.Tdieriksx, I'll give you some for free as a donation for the rescue pups, please pm me your address so I can send them Edited February 4, 2010 by nikivds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue & Waldo Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Well done. I have made these as well. As a variation for larger dogs you can put a knot in the middle before plaiting and then plait either side of the knot. It holds them together for a little longer. You can buy handles that are similar to bungee handles from shops that have water ski equipment however they are too expensive to make them economically. I have wondered about buying a cheap leather lead from a $2 shop and cutting off the clip part and plaiting it into the toy to create a handle however I have not got around to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikesPuppy Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 OMG they are awesome!!! Do you think you could make mini ones?? I'd love to buy some to go in my puppy packs the ones in the shops are too hard (rope) for babies IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Tugs are great! I have a nice collection of them from DMan Tugs and my dog loves them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikivds Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 Yeah making small ones would be easy just pm me with details (colour, amount etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikivds Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 Tugs are great!I have a nice collection of them from DMan Tugs and my dog loves them! Yeah I had a look at their tugs, they use 3 strand though, so the braid looks different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Awesome! PM sent... You rock nikivds! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikivds Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 Awesome! PM sent...You rock nikivds! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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