{"id":27977,"date":"2016-02-11T13:03:55","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T12:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/?p=27977"},"modified":"2017-02-09T16:18:07","modified_gmt":"2017-02-09T15:18:07","slug":"easter-egg-hunt-for-your-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/easter-egg-hunt-for-your-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make an Easter egg hunt for your dog"},"content":{"rendered":"

Egg hunts have long been one of the favoured activities carried out on Easter Sunday. So why not create an Easter egg hunt for your four-legged friend and let them take part in the tradition too! Here\u2019s how to do it\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Choose the eggs<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Firstly, you need to buy some fillable plastic eggs to put doggie treats inside. Often these have been designed specifically for Easter egg hunts but other plastic containers, such as the inner eggs found in Kinder Surprise\u2019s can work just as well. All you\u2019ll need to do is poke a hole in them so your canine can sniff out the yummy surprise you put in!<\/p>\n

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However, you do want to ensure the plastic eggs are large enough so that it would be difficult for your dog to swallow. Some dogs will catch onto this game quickly and you don\u2019t want them choking on the egg in excitement. If you do have reservations, you can leave the treats au natural \u2013 your canine will still have fun hunting them out!<\/p>\n

2. Hide the eggs<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A great game to play inside or outside, once you\u2019ve filled up your eggs with some strong-smelling treats you can begin to hide them. For your dog\u2019s first egg hunt we recommend hiding the eggs on a flat surface or in mowed grass so they\u2019re easy to find. Once you four-legged friend becomes the experienced hunter, you can have some fun and hide them in more difficult places!<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t hide the eggs in places that are too high or inside objects your dog will have to knock or tip over. You don\u2019t want to encourage bad habits, such as jumping up or climbing in search of food<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Hunt the eggs!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Now the fun part! If you\u2019re in a public area<\/a>, it\u2019s best to keep your dog on their lead and guide them to the eggs. However, if you\u2019re in your own garden you can let your pup run free and sniff out the eggs on their own.<\/p>\n

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