The gift that keeps on giving
Got your paws on one of our scentwork games? What a lucky pup.
In your tin you’ve got all the bits you need to start sniffing out the basics of scent work.
Give it a go and let us know how you get on by tagging us on socials
@napopetcare
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How to use your scentwork kit
Just follow these super-simple steps and with a bit of practice, 2025 could be the year your pup’s nose goes pro 💪
Step 1: Get on the scent
- Hide the scent bag behind your back. Hold treats in your other hand
- Present the bag to your pooch
- When they sniff, say ‘good!’ and reward from your treat hand
- Repeat x3 then swap hands
Step 2: Create the cue
- Pick a cue for sniffing out the scent. (Try 'find it!' or 'tennis')
- Use your cue and bring the bag out to sniff. When they do, reward as before
- Repeat til they're ready to level up
Step 3: Certified sniffer dog!
- With your dog outside the room, put the scent bag on the floor (not hidden!)
- Open the door and say the cue
- When your dog goes to the bag, reward and repeat!
- For further challenges, hide the scent in several places at once, or hide the scent in containers for an extra tricky challenge. You can even set up multiple scents with individual cues. The variations on scentwork are pretty much endless!
Why scentwork has us wagging
Proven to help lower the heart rate, decrease blood pressure and release dopamine, scentwork helps dogs feel happier, healthier and zen from the inside snout.
This kind of nose-led learning is low-impact, engaging, and super fun, so dogs of all ages and abilities can enjoy it.
Plus, by cutting the repetitive ‘chasing’ aspects of traditional fetch-style games, it helps keep your pet fit, all while stimulating the brain AND protecting their joints.
We’ll woof to that.
