Repairing a dog basket

[poiuytrewq]

Is it possible? Myself or is it something someone pro might be able to do?
We had a lovely big basket bed for our first lab but sadly he had a munch on it round the top one side.
Later on little Dougie came along and had another good chew so the one area round the top is quite damaged.

We were just sorting a load of rubbish to go to a bonfire and it was pulled out and loaded up but I grabbed it off last minute (sentimental idiot alert!)
Spud needs a bigger bed and he’s not a chewy dog. It’s a lovely looking bed and seemed sad to burn it.

 

[Katieg123]

Is it possible? Myself or is it something someone pro might be able to do?
We had a lovely big basket bed for our first lab but sadly he had a munch on it round the top one side.
Later on little Dougie came along and had another good chew so the one area round the top is quite damaged.

We were just sorting a load of rubbish to go to a bonfire and it was pulled out and loaded up but I grabbed it off last minute (sentimental idiot alert!)
Spud needs a bigger bed and he’s not a chewy dog. It’s a lovely looking bed and seemed sad to burn it.

Can you get a dog bed that overhangs the top edges? or just a blanket over the whole thing?

 

[Barton Bounty]

A large throw perhaps?

 

[Clodagh]

Tuffie do basket liner thing. It’s expensive but looks great. (I’ve not got one).
Failing that plaiting thread and needle and sew it up.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Ah yes maybe, you can get fleece liner things with elasticated tops can’t you. I hadn’t really thought of just covering it!

 

[poiuytrewq]

Tuffie do basket liner thing. It’s expensive but looks great. (I’ve not got one).
Failing that plaiting thread and needle and sew it up.

I’ll have a look thanks

 

[poiuytrewq]

They are quite expensive
I think I’ll try the plaiting thread and needle idea to stop it getting worse and maybe have a go at knocking one up myself…. How hard can it be!

 

[Barton Bounty]

How about a very inexpensive beanbag cover

 

[cobgoblin]

Is it a wicker basket? If so, you could sew a strip of padding around the top edge and cover it with colourful fabric.

 

[skinnydipper]

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8733025

 

[Cortez]

It is possible to repair wicker baskets, but you'll need to know how to weave one and have access to the tools and materials. If you can find a local basket weaver they will be able to do it for you .

 

[Clodagh]

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8733025

They are completely useless and ping off when the dog gets in. Ime

 

[poiuytrewq]

They are completely useless and ping off when the dog gets in. Ime

Good job you said that.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Is it a wicker basket? If so, you could sew a strip of padding around the top edge and cover it with colourful fabric.

I wonder! Yes it’s a large wicker basket. Another idea to consider!

The Argos one does look like the kind of thing and is a great price. I wonder why they ping off?
I wonder if they are a bit bigger than needed and if I could tighten the elastic perhaps.

Cortez- beyond my remit! There is a shop, it’s a co op so they are not made there but they have local baskets outside so could ask them.

 

[Cortez]

I wonder! Yes it’s a large wicker basket. Another idea to consider!

The Argos one does look like the kind of thing and is a great price. I wonder why they ping off?
I wonder if they are a bit bigger than needed and if I could tighten the elastic perhaps.

Cortez- beyond my remit! There is a shop, it’s a co op so they are not made there but they have local baskets outside so could ask them.

You could sew the ping-y liner to the basket: easy to do with a really big netting needle and some fine string.

 

[druid]

The tuffies ones stay put but are a bit eye watering price wise!