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07-10-2014, 05:37 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Los Angeles ca usa
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| Toy Box Tip I was having difficulty finding a toy box that was shallow enough and sat on the ground where my pup could get a toy from it at any time. The toy boxes at Petsmart were about 12inches deep and there is no way he could reach into that. So I went to walmart and purchased a kitchen drawer organizer. It is PERFECT! Just a small tip for those that want something similar for their little ones! |
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07-11-2014, 04:33 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa.
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| I don't have a puppy, nor is my lil guy a 5 lb pup. When I had to put down my beautiful lil girl at age 17 y/o I swore no more babies, loosing them is too over whelming. I donated all dog things to my local no kill shelter. 6 weeks later unplanned I adopted a 3 y/o male. He was purchased 3 years ago for a little 8 y/o girl as a companion to help the child cope with parents divorce. He had no toys, the mother wanted this puppy to depend on the child as it's only source of play. This lil boy was much loved, the little adored him, the child spent much time loving and training him. Circumstances beyond their control forced them to have to surrender him. Not knowing if he would play with toys since he was 2 1/2 when I got him, not knowing what kind toys he would like, off to Pet Supplies I go to buy toys. I came home with over a dozen different type of toys, balls of all sizes, stuffed squeaky toys, rubber toys, long, short, round toys. All these toys and no toy box, I search my house for something to use for "just for now" I came across a Christmas basket I received in 2012 filled with skin care products that I never got around to using. I took all the product out, it's a shallow basket about 7 inches high, appox 14 inches long, appox 7 or 8 inches wide, made out of white metal mesh, very attractive looking. I didn't know if he would even approach this basket, so I put in 1/2 the toys I had gotten. He was like a kid in a candy store, nothing shy about him, he checked out the basket, then pulled everything out, saw they made noise, and that was it. I have not replaced it, it holds a lot of toys even if it is a bit piled up, it's shallow enough he can get his head in and pick out what he wants to kill at that moment. So if you have an attractive gift basket and don't know what to do with it, it could make a very nice toy basket for your baby. For my last pup I used a little bed she had out grown.
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07-11-2014, 06:28 AM | #3 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Good tip! For my kiddos' toys I use decorative trays as they're nice and shallow and the doggies aren't afraid about grabbing a toy from them.
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07-13-2014, 03:23 PM | #4 |
2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member | I would suggest a recycling bin if you could find one small enough ! They have a cut out in them in the front for easy access, also a great idea to use as a bed for your little guy since he's so small. or maybe a short basket. Hobby Lobby has tons of different shapes and sizes to choose from.
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11-18-2014, 09:11 PM | #5 |
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| That's a really neat tip. I'm planning on purchasing a new container for my dogs' toys since their box is almost full now. I think I'll try your tip. I want to add adorable decorations on the sides too. |
11-20-2014, 12:50 PM | #6 |
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| I am always looking for new tips for toy storage! I used to make decorative baskets, but finding good solid quality baskets became difficult. The ones I loved became discontinued. Target does have a nice basket with about 6-7 inch sides that makes a nice toy basket. If ya'll are crafty (as I know so many here are) you can turn an old dresser drawer into a really cute toy box. Drawers come in many different depths. If anyone would like instructions, I'd be happy to tell you how I did this one. (It's a little deep for a tiny Yorkie, but my girls reach into it just fine).
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11-23-2014, 02:36 PM | #7 |
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| I have a toy box from pet smart ( Martha Stewart one) I turned it on its sued so emma can get the toys.
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12-30-2014, 08:10 AM | #8 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Westland, MICHIGAN
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| petsmart I have a Martha Stewart one from petsmart as well. I have also seen really cute ones at craft shows!
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