Indoors · any size home
Scent games
Six beginner games, from Find It to sniff-and-seek, with materials, set-up and levels.
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Help your dog explore the world through their nose.
SniffQuest is a free, practical guide to scent games, sniff walks and safe outdoor exploration for everyday dogs. Each activity takes five to thirty minutes, needs little or no gear, and comes with clear steps, ways to make it harder, and signs it is time to stop.
Why it helps: sniffing is how dogs take in the world. A short search game or a slow sniff walk gives your dog a job that works the mind, suits small homes and older dogs, and asks nothing more of you than a few treats and some patience.
Try this today · 5 minutes
Your first scent game: Find It
You need eight small treats or pieces of your dog’s kibble and a bit of clear floor.
- Let your dog watch you drop one treat by your feet. Say “find it” as they eat it.
- Toss the next few a little further apart, saying the cue once each time.
- Scatter the last handful across the floor and let your dog search on their own.
- Stop after two or three rounds, while they still want more.
Easy? Tomorrow, tuck the treats behind a chair leg. The full Find It guide shows the next four levels and when to make it easier.
Want a different game? The Scent Game Finder picks one for your dog’s experience, your space and the time you have.
Where to begin
Three ways to put your dog’s nose to work
Start indoors with a game, take the same cue outside on a sniff walk, then explore further once both feel easy.
Everyday walks
Sniff walks
How to let your dog lead with their nose on a slack lead, and how to keep it safe.
Learn how to do a sniff walk
Further afield
Outdoor exploration & safety
Hikes, trails and camping: harness, pack and long-line basics. Before you go, check the heat, tick and air-quality notes.
Plan an outdoor outingNot sure where to start? Find a scent game for today in three questions. Prefer a slower start? Follow the seven-day Start Here path. Checking a hazard or recall? Open the Safety Desk.
Field guides by topic
Thoughtful gear reads and safety indexes—open when something in your week is actually stuck.
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