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Ten minutes of sniffing that leaves your dog genuinely content.
10 minBeginner
You'll need: A handful of your dog's food or treats, A room or a patch of grass.
How to do it
- Step 01
Let them watch
Show your dog a treat and place it on the floor a step away. Say "find it" and let them get it.
- Step 02
Scatter a few
Toss a small handful across the floor or grass and let them work slowly through the smells.
- Step 03
Hide them properly
Once they've got the idea, hide treats behind chair legs and under cushions while they wait in another room.
- Step 04
Finish with a rest
Sniffing is real work. Most dogs will take themselves off for a good sleep afterwards.
How did it go?
Tell us about your dog and we'll keep track of what you've worked on, and suggest what to try next.
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