The Gnomestead Collective

Sniff & DeliverDog locates a hidden object by scent and delivers it precisely to your hand

At a glance

Category
Brain Game
Difficulty
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Time
10 minutes
Environment
Indoor or Outdoor

Words needed

Your dog should know these words before trying this activity:

Find ItRetrieve to Hand

Steps

  1. Find It

    Cue find it. The dog searches for the hidden object

  2. Retrieve to Hand

    Dog finds the item, returns, sits, and delivers to your open palm

Tips

  • Start with short distances and easy hides
  • The hand delivery is the hard part. Make sure retrieve to hand is solid first

Equipment

  • A scented target object
  • High-value treats