#IDEA 82. Cut holes in a cardboard box and insert small paper cups with treats in each. Seal the cups in place with tape. Your dog will need to figure out how to get to the treats through the box and cup system.

#IDEA 85. Place scented items and treats inside a tunnel made for dogs, cats or children to play with. Your dog will explore the tunnel using their nose and paws to find the hidden goodies and feel more confident going through it.

#IDEA 88. Put containers or boxes inside a few different reusable bags and step out with them, before hiding a smelly treat inside one of the containers and walking back inside. After walking in, time your dog to see how long it takes them to figure out which bag brought a treat in.

#IDEA 83. Place a few drops of essential oil on cotton balls, put them in small boxes, and close the lids. Your dog will use their nose to identify and choose the boxes with different scents. Alternatively, you can use smelly treats and leave some boxes odourless/empty.

#IDEA 86. Got an old pillowcase? Place toys and treats inside it, twist the top to seal it and let your dog figure out how to get the treats by moving and manipulating the pillowcase around. Guide them along if they only resort to shredding or trying to chew through it.

#IDEA 89. Take 3 or more of the same treat dispenser toys or tennis balls with holes in them with you on your next walk, to an open field or quiet area where you will place one treat inside one of the toys or balls, for your dog to find.

#IDEA 84. Before throwing out an old pair of shoes, scrub them and wedge a few pieces of kibble in between the laces and inside. Put the shoes inside their show box and let your dog find their food by going through your old shoes.

#IDEA 87. Before putting your dirty laundry in for a wash, create a pile on your bed, or inside a cardboard box (having the size be relative to your dog’s size) and hide in it a few of your dog’s kibble or treats, for them to have to snuffle through your clothes and your scent, to get to their reward.

#IDEA 90. Toss your dog’s favourite small ball or small squeaky toy for them to fetch. As they bring it, be prepared with a solo party cup, and encourage your dog to drop their toy inside the cup! This is great practice for a game like the iFetch.