How to play Hide and Seek treats with dogs?
Carlotta Ledner
2025-07-12 18:46:42
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To play Hide and Seek treats with dogs, start with a Simple Version, begin by sitting in a familiar room with your dog, show them the treat or toy and let them sniff it to build interest. While your dog watches, place the item in an easy-to-find spot, such as under a dog bowl or behind a pillow. Encourage your dog with a cue like “Find it!” or “Seek!” and use a cheerful tone to excite them and give them a directional cue. Once they find the item, praise them enthusiastically and let them enjoy the reward. As they get better, you can gradually make the hiding spot more challenging, further distance away, and gently remove how much directional support you are providing. You can also introduce scent challenges by rubbing the treat on a cloth and hiding the cloth instead of the treat itself. Delay the cues to find, giving the hider more time to hide, which increases the dog’s anticipation and excitement. For a more complex game, try introducing distractions or “decoys”.
Elisha Crona
2025-07-12 15:42:30
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It's pretty simple, but it will occupy your dog's time and engage their mind for a good long while.
Step 2: Prepare Your Treats
I like to use a chicken jerky treat, cut into tiny pieces about roughly 1/4" square.
You may also use individual kibble that your dog particularly enjoys.
I like to have at least 20-40 pieces for this game.
Step 3: Hide the Treats
Begin with keeping your dog in one area, repeating your "STAY" command of choice.
When you are first teaching this game to your dog, I recommend having your dog watch you hide the treats in the same room that he is in, while reinforcing the "STAY" command.
Begin with easy locations, increasing their difficulty with your dogs abilities.
Always place them in safe accessible locations.
Step 4: Let Your Dog Begin the Hunt!
After such patient restraint from your pooch, give them the "Go Get 'Em" command of choice.
When first teaching them, it can be helpful to point out the treats until they catch on.
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