Name That ToyDog finds and retrieves a specific named toy from a group
At a glance
- Category
- Brain Game
- Difficulty
- ●●●●●
- Time
- 10 minutes
- Environment
- Indoor
Words needed
Your dog should know these words before trying this activity:
Steps
Cue find it to send the dog searching
Name the specific toy. The dog selects the correct one from the group
Tips
- Start with the named toy alone, then add one distractor at a time
- Rotate toy positions so the dog uses the name, not spatial memory
- Celebrate correct choices heavily. This is the hardest cognitive work
Equipment
- 3-5 distinct named toys