Scentwork for Settling Products
Below are the products that were used in class. Obviously you can use something similar and don't have to use the exact ones listed here, but this should help you find what you need. Click the item name to visit Amazon to see the product page.
Toys used for the search game should be small enough to be easily hidden but large enough that your dog won't swallow them.
For playing search games with food, these plush coin purses are great, just remove any strings or loops before using. You can go to your dog to open it or encourage them to bring it to you.
We like the Kong Naturals brand, but you can buy loose catnip at most petshops or even make your own.
These zip up food hiding dummies are often used for teaching gundogs to retrieve but are also great for scent games for dogs who prefer to work with food scents.
If your dog is great at the game and not likely to eat them, these very small mouse toys make fantastic search items as they are small but hold scent well due to the rope tails.
For dogs that prefer balls, these velcro toys are available in different sizes:
Small - Paws Pocket
Medium - Kong Ballistic
Large - Coachi Chase & Treat