Need project ideas for upcoming dog event/craft show

[Brandywine]

Hi fellow turners,

I will be a vendor at a large summer craft show and dog event, and need ideas for turning projects related to dogs...sheparding dogs are the main focus here. I have lots of ideas for fiber related tools, but dogs....seems to have me stumped this morning...or could be I am just not getting enough oxygen at this altitude (8500') 😱 to think clearly.

The simplest I have come up with so far is a dumbell shaped throw toy, but that really is not very unique.

I know that woodturners are ingenious by nature, so what can you think of ?

Thanks,
Chris

 

[Charlie M]

A dry dog food dish comes to mind. Also, a ring shaped handle on the end of a leash.

Charlie M

 

[Ed_McDonnell]

How about a nice turned shepards staff. Turned signal whistles? Turned box for storing doggie treats.

Ed

 

[Brandywine]

Thanks Charlie...duh, a custom dog dish...its so obvious. A custom handle for leashes...another good idea....ok I think the rusty wheels in my mind are beginning to turn.

 

[Mark Wollschlager]

You could make dumbbell retrieval toys.
They are used for obedience and scent training.
There are different sizes for different sized dogs.

Mark.

 

[Charlie Knighton]

project

not sure if you have a big enough swing, but dogs sure do like having their own bed with cushion, can you do large platters

when company comes the dog shows off his "place" to the company

 

[Mark Wollschlager]

You could make dumbbell retrieval toys.
They are used for obedience and scent training.
There are different sizes for different sized dogs.

Mark.

I hearby resolve to fully read before replying. :-/
My dog prefers his sticks unturned.

 

[Richard Baker]

Would be willing to bet that somebody out there has turned a sheep (or parts thereof), for a herding dog to herd.

 

[Bill Pottorf]

Turn some hoops suspended between turned poles with turned bases which can be used for an obsacle course during the dog show. Just an idea.

 

[Grant Wilkinson]

If you want to think of the owners, too, you could turn pens with dog pics in them. I've done them with an owner's dog pic printed on a label, stuck to a blank turned small, then cast and turn final. The owners love 'em.

 

[Mike Cunningham]

If you, or someone that you know can paint. How about disc shaped ornaments ala Bob Rosand with a painting of a dog in the center. Small platters with dog paintings. Turned frames for pet pics. Pet urns.........yeah I know, but......

Mike

 

[Brandywine]

Thanks to everyone for some great ideas.