Title: How to make your own dog leash - hot topics and practical tutorials on the Internet in the past 10 days
In the past 10 days, pet DIY and pet-raising tips have become hot topics on social platforms, especially content related to homemade pet supplies has soared in popularity. This article will combine hot topics across the Internet to teach you how to make a personalized dog leash using simple materials, and also attaches recent hot pet topic data for reference.
1. Top 5 hot topics about pets on the Internet in the past 10 days
| Ranking | topic | platform | amount of discussion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Affordable DIY alternatives for pets | little red book | 28.5w+ |
| 2 | Tips for dogs to prevent heatstroke in summer | Tik Tok | 19.3w+ |
| 3 | Homemade pet snacks review | Station B | 15.7w+ |
| 4 | Safety hazards of pet leashes | 12.1w+ | |
| 5 | Repurpose old clothes into pet supplies | Zhihu | 8.6w+ |
2. Detailed tutorial on making your own dog leash
1. Material preparation (cost about 15 yuan)
| Material | Specification | alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Nylon webbing | 2.5cm wide×2m | Used backpack straps |
| plastic buckle | 2.5cm specification | Old belt bag fasteners |
| D-ring | 5cm diameter | key ring makeover |
| sewing thread | High toughness | fishing line |
2. Production steps
(1)Measure and cut: Determine the length according to the dog’s chest circumference + 30cm, leaving a 5cm seam allowance.
(2)Fixed fasteners: Fix both ends of the buckle on the webbing 15cm apart, and sew at least 3 lines with backstitching
(3)Reinforcement: All connections are reinforced with X-shaped cross stitches, and triangular reinforcement seams are recommended for load-bearing parts.
(4)Add reflective strips: 3M reflective tape can be sewn (a popular modification element on Douyin recently)
3. Recent popular dog leash design trends
| style | Features | Applicable dog type |
|---|---|---|
| national trend | Chinese characters/traditional patterns | medium sized dog |
| Fluorescent color | Night running safety | all body types |
| Multifunctional model | Integrated pouch | large dogs |
| minimalist weaving | cotton rope handmade | small dog |
4. Safety precautions
1.Strength test: The finished product needs to be able to withstand the pulling force of 5 times the dog’s weight (a hot topic on Weibo recently)
2.Regular inspection: Check seams for wear every week, especially after heavy rain.
3.Comfort adjustment: Avoid direct contact with skin with metal parts, add soft padding
5. Extension of relevant hot spots
According to the latest discussion on Zhihu, the video tutorial on using old jeans to transform a dog leash has been viewed more than 500,000 times in a single week. It is recommended to try the following innovative designs:
- Adjustable length (suitable for growing puppies)
- Integrated pet locator slot (needs to be waterproof)
- Two-color braided anti-tangle style (suitable for families with multiple pets)
A homemade dog leash can not only reflect the owner's wishes, but more importantly, it can be personalized according to the special needs of the dog. It is recommended to test the strength with a static weight after the production is completed, and then gradually let the dog adapt to the new leash. Remember to use the topic #pet DIY contest # when sharing your work on social platforms. Recently, this tag has more than 30,000 related notes on Xiaohongshu.
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