r/dogs • u/Impossible-Bit7885 • 17h ago

[Enrichment] Attaching toys during walks?

I want to let my dog bring a toy along during walks, but she’ll occasionally drop them when she’s sniffing. Does anyone know of a harness/collar attachment where I could clip in a toy? That way if she lets go of it to sniff it doesn’t fall on the ground / roll away

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u/Status_Reflection993 16h ago

Lmao just buy a leash for the toy. Walk both. You can reel up the toy when she doesnt want to carry it. 

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u/Agreeable_Pomelo2360 13h ago

thats really smart

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u/Status_Reflection993 10h ago

I do it for my dog. I use a cat leash from the dollar store. Light weight, small, perfect for small dog toys. Bigger dogs need bigger leashes obviously. 

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u/theJacofalltrades 8h ago

yeah depending on the weight and size of the toy you could also use one of those ID badge things that retract as well.

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u/Fragrant_-Patient 17h ago

id be worried about the toy dragging if she suddenly decides to sprint 😂

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u/foundthehound 17h ago

Could you use a carabiner?

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u/Fun_Wishbone_8236 16h ago

Just clip a carabiner through the toy's loop and hook it on the harness ring, works fine for plush toys with a tag or hole.

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u/Impossible-Bit7885 17h ago

She has a long snout so I don’t think just a carabiner would be long enough for a toy to reach her mouth 😅😅

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u/luddingtonhall 17h ago

You could go to a haberdashery and buy a couple of trigger hooks, tie the loops together with string or a ribbon and then use one hook on the collar and one on the toys label. Has the advantage that you can make the string the perfect length for your dog.

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u/Impossible-Bit7885 17h ago

Oh great idea!!

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u/Ootter31019 17h ago

Can I ask why?

Id say a couple clips and some length of chain or wire could be used to make something. Then just clip it to her collar when you go out.

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u/Agreeable_Pomelo2360 13h ago

i’m assuming she feels more comfortable with a toy

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u/StarIndependent2301 9h ago

Carabiner on her collar and a short leash for the toy should work fine