Our dogs are a part of the family, so of course we want to include them in all the major holidays. But what exactly can you do with your dog on Easter? Chocolate is a big no-no, and it’s not like there are Easter Egg hunts for dogs—are there?
Easter Egg Hunt is ON!
A dog-friendly Easter egg hunt is a great way for your dog to practice nose work. Nose work means training your dog to recognize and locate different scents. To set up an Easter Egg Hunt for your dog, fill a bunch of plastic eggs with kibble (your IAMS kibble is just fine!), and scatter them around your yard or home just like you would when setting up a regular Easter egg hunt.
Of course, as with any training game, you want to make sure your dog knows what to do before letting them off the leash.
The Well-Mannered Dog suggests the following steps when training your dog to understand the Easter egg nose work game:
Nose work isn’t just for K-9s. This exercise can help any dog stay active, mentally stimulated, and confident. The American Kennel Club even holds scent work competitions. Interested in learning more? Click here.
