The Gnomestead Collective

Egg Carton ForageHide treats in an egg carton and let the dog tear it apart to find them

At a glance

Category
Enrichment
Difficulty
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Time
5 minutes
Environment
Indoor

Steps

  1. Place small treats or kibble in the cups of an empty egg carton

  2. Close the lid and place it on the floor

  3. Let the dog nose, paw, and tear the carton to get the treats

  4. Clean up the cardboard bits when done

Tips

  • Paper egg cartons tear easier than styrofoam: start with paper
  • Supervise so the dog does not eat large chunks of cardboard
  • Great for puppies learning to use their nose

Equipment

  • Empty egg carton
  • Small treats or kibble