Kibble scatter in the grass
Part of your dog's meal tossed across the lawn, so dinner becomes a sniffing hunt.
What you need
- Your pet's regular food or kibble
How to do it
- Check the area first for anything your dog shouldn't eat.
- Toss a handful of dry kibble across a patch of short grass while your dog watches.
- Say "find it" and let your dog sniff out every piece.
- Start with a small area, then spread the food wider as your dog gets the idea.
⚠️ Safety
Supervision: Watch the first few times.
Use grass that hasn't been treated with fertilizer, weed killer or slug pellets. Take the food from the daily amount.
👀 What to watch for
If your dog races around without sniffing, scatter less food over a smaller area.
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