Treasure HuntMulti-room scent search where the dog finds items, picks them up, and brings them back

At a glance

Category: Brain Game
Difficulty: ●●●○○
Time: 15 minutes
Environment: Indoor

Words needed

Your dog should know these words before trying this activity:

Find It Take It Drop It

Steps

Find It
Cue find it and let the dog search across multiple rooms
Take It
Dog picks up the found item
Drop It
Dog returns and drops the item for a reward

Tips

Hide toys rather than treats so the dog has something to carry back
Start with one room, then expand to two, then the whole house
This is exhausting mental work. 15 minutes is plenty

Equipment

Favourite toys
Treats for rewards