Three Simple Nose Work Games to Play With Your Dog/

Three Simple Nose Work Games to Play With Your Dog

Looking for an easy way to keep your dog busy? Do you want to find an activity for your dog that’s both fun and mentally stimulating? Start with some simple nose work games.

They’re easy to play, they can be done indoors, and dogs absolutely love them. And the best part is the only thing you need to get started is some yummy treats. Here’s how to teach your dog the basics of scent work, and three easy nose work games to get you started.

The benefits of teaching your dog nose work include:

• Fun way to give your dog more mental stimulation
• Gives your dog extra physical stimulation
• Nose work builds your dog’s confidence
• Gives your dog a job to do
• Easy way to bond with your dog
• Nose work is fun & rewarding for dogs

How to Start With Some Basic Nose Work

When starting out with nose work I recommend staying indoors since it’s a lot less distracting. Your dog should have a good stay command and reliable recall in place before you begin.

You’re also going to teach your dog a command such as “find it” so your dog knows when the nose work game has begun. If you already use “find it” for something different, say having your dog go fetch a specific toy, you may want to come up with a different term specific for nose work.

To start the game have your dog stay at a given location. While he’s watching you go place a bit of food or his favorite toy at the other end of the room. When you give the cue to release your dog tell him to “find it.” After a few repetitions he’ll know what you’re expecting him to do.

Once your dog seems to know “find it” you can step it up a notch. While your dog is in the stay position put the treat or toy out of his line of sight.

The idea with this search activity is to gradually build up to new distances and areas. When first starting out keep the game centered in one or two rooms.  If you’re confident that your dog knows the “find it” command it’s time to move onto the next step – hiding things around the house.

Which Hand: The Easiest Nose Work Game

One of the first nose work games you can teach your dog is the which hand game; it’s the simplest method to get your dog used to using his nose rather than eyes.

With a small piece of food or treat on hand put it inside one of your hands and close your fists while your dog is watching. Present your dog with both hands and ask him “which hand?” If your dog doesn’t have great manners and begins to gnaw or scratch at your hand you’ll probably want to work on some impulse control while you’re at it.

Praise him when he lightly nudges, puts his nose on your hand, or paws at the correct hand – whichever behavior you prefer.

If your dog chooses the wrong hand open them up to show him where the treat is. Don’t give him the treat if he chooses the wrong hand, but don’t scold him either. Just close your fists and try again. When he gets it right give him a ton of praise and reward him with the treat. Eventually with simple games like this your dog will begin to start using his natural talent, his nose, rather then relying 

How to Play the Which Hand Game:

• Put a treat in one of your hands as your dog is watching
• Close your fists and extend both hands out towards your dog
• Ask your dog “which hand?” and wait for them to choose
• If they choose the correct hand praise them like & open your fist to give them the treat
• If they choose the wrong hand open them up to show them & try again

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