![]() Once your dog has mastered this, you can start hiding small piles of food for them to find. As your dog gets better at using their nose to find the food, you can scatter it over a larger area or an uneven surface, like grass. This is best done on a hard, easy to clean surface if being done indoors. Instead of using a bowl, scatter your dog’s food on the floor, around the house or in the garden. Scatter feeding is essentially what it sounds like. This encourages your dog to search for their food and helps encourage their natural foraging behaviours. One of the simplest games you can start with is scatter feeding. If you are going to use additional treats, it’s worth chatting to your vet first to see if you need to adjust your dog’s diet. We recommend using a portion of your dog’s daily food for games in order to avoid overfeeding. Mealtimes are a great time to introduce brain games as most dogs are extremely motivated by food. View the audio transcript for this video Engage your dog's brain using food and toys in creative ways
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