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Lovetodream88 · 01-13-2012, 06:21 PM

What does everyone use for a toy box? I like Callie to be able to reach in and grab her toys but most things I have tried have been to high and when she reaches in to get her toys it pushes on her neck and makes her cough. Right now she is using one of the Martha Stewart toy boxes with a lower spot in the middle of the front to get the toys out of but she can only get the ones in the front and likes to reach over the sides and grab the other toys causing it to push on her neck. So what does everybody use as a toy box or does any one have suggestions?

deonk1 · 01-13-2012, 06:24 PM

My floor

, my bed

, the couch

Sorry I'm not much help, but couldn't resist.

Harley has his own room (it's supposed to be an office, but don't tell Harley that), so usually at the end of the night when I put him to bed, I just chuck all his toys in his room, he has a monstrous pile all over the place in there.

What if you got a larger dog bed, that was soft, yet was deep enough to hold toys, you know the ones with the walls all around except the front. Then she could go in grab a toy and come back out... not sure how well it'd work, but maybe?

gracielove · 01-13-2012, 06:25 PM

I use baskets for Gracie's toys. they are a bit lower than many toy boxes. She isn't very tall so the decorative baskets work great......except the toys don't stay in there long enough for me to vacuum the floor sometimes!

Wylie's Mom · 01-13-2012, 06:26 PM

I have several smaller baskets (about 4 in high), rectangle shaped, placed here and there. They can poke their noses around in them and dig a certain toy out if they want to. I don't remember where I got them, but they work great in terms of height.

KazzyK810 · 01-13-2012, 06:31 PM

I built a wooden box for ZoE's toys using scrap wood I had.

I tried using a basket, but she started chewing the heck out of it and I was worried about her ingesting wicker

So I ended up building my own

The sides are my from 1"x6" lumber (so actually only 5 1/2 inches wide), so it's not too high and she can reach in from all sides.

chachi · 01-13-2012, 06:36 PM

I have a copper planter thing I use. My mother in law just gave me matching metal planter type of containers in all sizes that I am going to use for a catch all type of thing for dog toys and stuff

Maximo · 01-13-2012, 06:44 PM

Our toy boxes are the PetSport pop up tents from Target. It is so funny to see the boys disappear into the tent and run out with a toy.

BabyGirl Rosie · 01-13-2012, 06:48 PM

I use a basket. I had Cha Cha make one for me. The girls are able to reach in and get their toys. Well, it may be because the basket is overflowing!!

yorkieusa · 01-13-2012, 06:54 PM

If you are creative, you can always get some cardboard boxes, cut the edges the shape you like, cover them with some light padding, then cover that with a cute fabric.

teacup0819 · 01-13-2012, 07:31 PM

I bought a basket at either Home Goods or TJMaxx that is rectangular and about 3" high....Trixie's toys have been there since she came home at 13 weeks and we have never had a problem...well, except when she was a pup and used it as her bed.

Not sure what happened to the pic...but it is in my album from when she was a puppy...check it out if you want to see her box (and her in it too!)

Britster · 01-13-2012, 08:37 PM

We have this one (of course personalized with Jackson's name). He can't really reach into though, which isn't a bad thing, lol. Or else he'd always be pulling stuff out.

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yorkiedallas · 01-13-2012, 08:52 PM

I found this thing at TJ Maxx. It is made of foam with a cloth cover. I don't know what it is supposed to be, as it has zippers on all of the corners and handles like it should be carried. It was boy blue and has "prince" stitched on it, that was good enough for me. I wish I could tell you how to get one, but I just stumbled across it in the clearance section.

As you can see, Dallas is not at all shy to go find his toys himself.

diannenet · 01-13-2012, 08:54 PM

ChaCha, a YT member, makes gorgeous toy boxes and they are just the right size for yorkies. Here's the one she made for me. She is wonderful to work with and will personalize it any way you want.

The picture doesn't do it justice. It is gorgeous in real life. Probably because the camera battery was going dead!

yorkieusa · 01-13-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiedallas

I found this thing at TJ Maxx. It is made of foam with a cloth cover. I don't know what it is supposed to be, as it has zippers on all of the corners and handles like it should be carried. It was boy blue and has "prince" stitched on it, that was good enough for me. I wish I could tell you how to get one, but I just stumbled across it in the clearance section.

As you can see, Dallas is not at all shy to go find his toys himself.

What a cute picture!

BabyGirl Rosie · 01-14-2012, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by diannenet

ChaCha, a YT member, makes gorgeous toy boxes and they are just the right size for yorkies. Here's the one she made for me. She is wonderful to work with and will personalize it any way you want.

The picture doesn't do it justice. It is gorgeous in real life. Probably because the camera battery was going dead!

Mine has a basket made by Cha Cha too. I love her baskets. She makes them to fit your furbaby and they are just gorgeous.

01-13-2012, 06:21 PM	#1
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	Toy box problem What does everyone use for a toy box? I like Callie to be able to reach in and grab her toys but most things I have tried have been to high and when she reaches in to get her toys it pushes on her neck and makes her cough. Right now she is using one of the Martha Stewart toy boxes with a lower spot in the middle of the front to get the toys out of but she can only get the ones in the front and likes to reach over the sides and grab the other toys causing it to push on her neck. So what does everybody use as a toy box or does any one have suggestions? __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

01-13-2012, 06:24 PM	#2
deonk1 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 1,795	My floor , my bed , the couch Sorry I'm not much help, but couldn't resist. Harley has his own room (it's supposed to be an office, but don't tell Harley that), so usually at the end of the night when I put him to bed, I just chuck all his toys in his room, he has a monstrous pile all over the place in there. What if you got a larger dog bed, that was soft, yet was deep enough to hold toys, you know the ones with the walls all around except the front. Then she could go in grab a toy and come back out... not sure how well it'd work, but maybe? __________________ Kendra Harley, you were the light in my life, rest peacefully my love!

01-13-2012, 06:26 PM	#4
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	I have several smaller baskets (about 4 in high), rectangle shaped, placed here and there. They can poke their noses around in them and dig a certain toy out if they want to. I don't remember where I got them, but they work great in terms of height. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

01-13-2012, 06:31 PM	#5
KazzyK810 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK Posts: 4,120	I built a wooden box for ZoE's toys using scrap wood I had. I tried using a basket, but she started chewing the heck out of it and I was worried about her ingesting wicker So I ended up building my own The sides are my from 1"x6" lumber (so actually only 5 1/2 inches wide), so it's not too high and she can reach in from all sides. __________________ Karan with Sophie & Willow (ZoE )(Chelsea )

01-13-2012, 06:36 PM	#6
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I have a copper planter thing I use. My mother in law just gave me matching metal planter type of containers in all sizes that I am going to use for a catch all type of thing for dog toys and stuff __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-13-2012, 06:25 PM	#3
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	I use baskets for Gracie's toys. they are a bit lower than many toy boxes. She isn't very tall so the decorative baskets work great......except the toys don't stay in there long enough for me to vacuum the floor sometimes!

01-13-2012, 06:44 PM	#7
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Our toy boxes are the PetSport pop up tents from Target. It is so funny to see the boys disappear into the tent and run out with a toy. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

01-13-2012, 06:48 PM	#8
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	I use a basket. I had Cha Cha make one for me. The girls are able to reach in and get their toys. Well, it may be because the basket is overflowing!! __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

01-13-2012, 06:54 PM	#9
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	If you are creative, you can always get some cardboard boxes, cut the edges the shape you like, cover them with some light padding, then cover that with a cute fabric. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

01-13-2012, 07:31 PM	#10
teacup0819 ♥Luv my Trixie Belle♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,010	I bought a basket at either Home Goods or TJMaxx that is rectangular and about 3" high....Trixie's toys have been there since she came home at 13 weeks and we have never had a problem...well, except when she was a pup and used it as her bed. Not sure what happened to the pic...but it is in my album from when she was a puppy...check it out if you want to see her box (and her in it too!) Attached Images __________________ RIP Biscuit My heart belongs to Trixie

01-13-2012, 08:37 PM	#11
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	We have this one (of course personalized with Jackson's name). He can't really reach into though, which isn't a bad thing, lol. Or else he'd always be pulling stuff out. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

01-13-2012, 08:52 PM	#12
yorkiedallas Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 220	I found this thing at TJ Maxx. It is made of foam with a cloth cover. I don't know what it is supposed to be, as it has zippers on all of the corners and handles like it should be carried. It was boy blue and has "prince" stitched on it, that was good enough for me. I wish I could tell you how to get one, but I just stumbled across it in the clearance section. As you can see, Dallas is not at all shy to go find his toys himself. Attached Thumbnails

01-13-2012, 08:54 PM	#13
diannenet Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,363	ChaCha, a YT member, makes gorgeous toy boxes and they are just the right size for yorkies. Here's the one she made for me. She is wonderful to work with and will personalize it any way you want. The picture doesn't do it justice. It is gorgeous in real life. Probably because the camera battery was going dead! Attached Thumbnails __________________ *Dianne Toby Speedy*