Brain Games: Box Bonanza

🧠 Brain Game: Box Bonanza

Goal: Strengthen your dog’s problem-solving skills and build confidence through a fun, scent-driven activity using your Ashford Manor delivery boxes!

🐾 What You’ll Need:

• 2 or more delivery boxes (or other sturdy boxes)
• Small, high-value treats
• A little open space indoors

🎯 How to Play:

1. Start Simple
   Place a treat under one box while your dog watches.
   Say your cue (like “Find it!”) and let them work to uncover the treat.
   Praise them with excitement when they succeed!
2. Level Up
   Next, use a larger box. Let your dog figure out how to push, paw, or tip it to reach the treat underneath.
   Stay patient — the goal is for your dog to problem-solve, not rush.
3. Add More Boxes
   Once your dog understands, add more boxes of different sizes.
   Hide a treat under one while your dog waits, then give the cue again: “Find it!”
   Watch how quickly they begin to scan and sniff to locate it.

💡 Training Tips:

• If your dog struggles, lift a box slightly to release scent.
• Keep early rounds easy so they stay confident and engaged.
• Mix up which box hides the treat to keep the game challenging.
• Play for short bursts — end on a win!

🧠 Why It Works:

• This activity taps into your dog’s natural instincts to sniff, explore, and think.
  By giving them puzzles to solve, you’re boosting their mental agility, reducing boredom, and deepening your bond through teamwork.

🐕 Extra Tip of Success:

• Once your dog masters the game, add a twist— hide a toy under one box and a treat under another.
  See if your dog can learn to tell the difference by scent alone!

📸 Show Us Your Smart Pup!

• Snap a photo of your dog mid-search and tag @AshfordManorLabradoodles with #AshfordManorBrainGames for a chance to be featured!

Cheryl Sabens

Ashford Manor Labradoodles

Australian Labradoodle Breeder in Indiana

765-714-1436