Creative Dog Products to Make and Sell (Beginner-Friendly!)
If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a little dog-themed side hustle or just making some extra cash doing something fun then you’re in the right place. Coming from someone who has tried lots (and I mean lots) of different side gigs…here are 14 fun and creative dog products to make sell.
If you’ve noticed pet stores are overflowing with mass-produced stuff, you are not alone in that thought. So let’s change that! Try one of these creative ideas in 2025 and beyond. My goal in writing this post is for you to find one thing on this list that sparks an idea in you!
14 Creative Dog Products to Make and Sell
1. Homemade Dog Treats
Easy, affordable, and totally paw-some.
Many dog owners LOVE fresh, homemade treats made with love (and peanut butter). Try making all-natural biscuits, dog birthday pupcakes, or gotcha day cookies.
💡 Tip: Use bone-shaped cookie cutters and cute packaging
Beginner-Friendly Dog Treat Ideas
Start with a few simple recipes and you’ll soon find your own signature style. I have several recipes on my blog for homemade dog treats that you can give-a-go as well. Click here to see some of my faves.
Popular beginner ideas include:
- Peanut Butter Biscuits: The classic, crowd-pleasing treat that almost every pup loves. Use unsalted, xylitol-free peanut butter and whole wheat flour or oat flour.
- Grain-Free Chews: Great for dogs with allergies. Sweet potato, coconut flour or chickpea flour make a chewy base. Flavor with a hint of banana or pumpkin.
- Birthday Cookies: Jazz things up for parties or gotcha days. Use dog-safe icing and spell out names or festive messages.
Pro tip: Invest in silicone molds with bone or paw shapes. Presentation sets your products apart from the get-go.
Ingredient Tips & Safety
When making dog treats to sell, always pick dog-safe staples:
- Good dog treat ingredients: Oats, pumpkin, banana, carrots, unsweetened applesauce, peanut butter
- Never use: Xylitol, chocolate, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, onions, garlic.
Bake treats in small batches and store in airtight packages. Add cute labels listing all ingredients for clear selling and peace of mind.
Packaging & Selling Your Dog Treats
First impressions matter, especially when selling food products. People love treats that look as good as they taste.
- Use clear treat bags or eco-friendly boxes.
- Tie with ribbon or twine and attach a tag with the name, ingredients, and a best-by date.
- Handwrite notes for a warm, personal touch that shows you care.
If you want more information on this fun idea, these videos are very helpful.
2. Personalized Dog Bandanas
Stylish dogs are a whole vibe right now. Many dog owners love to dress their dogs in cute bandanas for holidays, seasons, birthdays, etc.
Sew (or no-sew!) bandanas with names, funny quotes, or seasonal patterns. There are so many tutorials on Youtube teaching you how to make these (even if you have no idea how to sew).
🎨 Cricut users—heat transfer vinyl (HTV) is your new best friend.
3. Braided Fleece Tug Toys and Snuffle Mats
Playtime is every dog’s happy hour. Sustainable, simple, and super fun for pups. Although, these homemade dog toys are only going to work for very light chewers. Make it clear to your customers that these are not intended for moderate to heavy chewers. Sell your dog toys on Etsy to start out.
Use cotton rope or old t-shirts to braid tough tug toys. I have a snuffle mat tutorial here on my blog.
🧵 YouTube also has tons of tutorials for different knots and styles.
4. Dog Bow Ties & Hair Bows
Perfect for pups who love to pose. Many dog lovers are looking for cute ways to dress up their pups.
Clip-on bow ties or collar slides are easy to make and look adorable. You can even make no sew bow ties as well.
✨ Sell sets for holidays, birthdays, or “gotcha days.”
5. Natural Paw Balm
Because doggie paws need TLC, too. Seriously, my dogs’ paws get extremely dry and some natural paw balm would come in handy. Make sure to do plenty of research on dog-safe ingredients (because dogs WILL lick their paws) before selling to a customer base.
🧼 Package it in small tins or tubes for an easy-to-sell grooming essential. Make sure to list your ingredients on the packaging as well.
6. Custom Dog Tags
Cute and functional? Yes please. I made the dog tag in the picture above out of polymer clay.
You could also use resin (read up on all the safety precautions when working with resin) or metal stamped ID tags with names, colors, and fun designs.
Make sure to do your research before buying all the supplies. This is a fun business idea for anyone who is very detail-oriented and crafty.
7. Dog Birthday Boxes
Because yes—people throw dog birthday parties now! Throwing your dog a birthday party is a popular growing trend these days. Make it easy by supplying everything a dog mama needs to throw their own DIY birthday party.
Fill your box with a mini toy, treats, bandana, and a little hat or bow.
📦 Great for Etsy, local markets, or even as a subscription idea.
8. Pet Portraits
Custom art always sells—and pet parents are obsessed.
Offer digital pet portraits or hand-painted canvases.
🎨 Procreate, Canva, or beginner acrylics are perfect tools to start with.
9. Christmas Dog Ornament
This idea would make a perfect holiday keepsake.
Custom ornaments with hand-drawn or digital dog portraits on wood, ceramic, or plastic ornament blanks. Add festive touches like Santa hats or paw prints. You could add the dog’s name and year they were born.
🎨 Starter tip: Use acrylic paint pens or Procreate for digital designs, and seal with Mod Podge for a polished finish.
Tip: Checkout my blog post on how to create a dog ornament out of polymer clay!
10. Dog Poop Bag Holders
Yeah, it’s definitely not glamorous—but super necessary. I don’t how many times I have ran out of my house with a Walmart bag and wished I had something better.
Sew or crochet stylish bag holders that clip onto leashes.
11. Themed Dog Toy Boxes
Put together curated bundles of toys based on fun themes.
Examples: “Beach Pup Box,” “Spa Day,” or “Camping Dog Vibes.”
🧸 You can hand-make soft toys or mix handmade + wholesale items.
12. DIY Dog Shampoo Bars
Natural and zero-waste grooming is so in.
Research dog safe ingredients to craft your own dog soap bars for bath time.
🛁 These are easy to package and gift during the holidays. Sell them on Etsy or your own Shopify website.
13. Upcycled Dog Beds
Eco-friendly and comfy = winning combo.
Use old pillows, jeans, or thrifted blankets to make dog beds.
🌎 Market it as sustainable pet gear—huge trend in 2025.
14. Dog Mom/Dog Dad Merch
If there is one thing to know about dog lovers, most like to brag about being a “dog mama!”
Create tees, jewelry, mugs, or totes with funny, sweet slogans.
🖨️ Use print-on-demand sites (lots of tutorials are available on how to get started on Youtube) or Cricut for handmade batches (sell on Etsy).
You don’t need to be a professional crafter or a dog industry expert to start a pet-centered business. You just need a little creativity, motivation, and a lot of love for dogs.
Pick one of these dog products to make and sell, try it, and see where it leads.
