The Gnomestead Collective

Name That ToyDog finds and retrieves a specific named toy from a group

At a glance

Category
Brain Game
Difficulty
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Time
10 minutes
Environment
Indoor

Words needed

Your dog should know these words before trying this activity:

Steps

  1. Find It

    Cue find it to send the dog searching

  2. Retrieve Item

    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