Choose a safe, easy-to-handle version and keep the first session short.
enrichment game
Bobbing for Treats
Introducing water in a playful way while giving the dog an easy puzzle.
3-6 min Level 2 moderate Supervised activity
How to try it
Start with the easy version.
- Use a shallow, stable bowl.
- Float a few safe treats.
- Let your dog choose whether to investigate.
Common mistake: Pushing a water-shy dog too fast.
Track: Comfort level around the bowl and willingness to try again.
Where this fits in the finder
Best for water confidence, summer enrichment, gentle novelty
Location yard, kitchen
Equipment shallow bowl, water, floating treats
Safety facets low chew risk, treats, yard
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Helpful gear
Simple tools that fit this game.
Choose a safe, easy-to-handle version and keep the first session short.
Choose a safe, easy-to-handle version and keep the first session short.
About this guide
This is a research-based starter description, not a record of a hands-on test. The game name appears in the public Brain Training for Dogs module map; our short instructions are an editorial starting point, not a reproduction of a paid lesson.
For general enrichment and reward principles, see Blue Cross: Enrichment for dogs and Dogs Trust: Training with rewards. These sources do not endorse this specific game or confirm it fits your dog.
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