Plastic bottle prizes

Dogs are social, intelligent and active animals so it’s important to give them opportunities to exercise their bodies and minds.

Enrichment games, like plastic bottle prizes, are a great way to do this – and the best part is, you can make it yourself with inexpensive items.

What you'll need for plastic bottle prizes

Gather together:

clean, dry plastic bottles or cardboard juice cartons with the lids removed - you can add extra holes in the side for more access
Kibble or dog treats

Fill the bottle or carton with enough treats to make a rattling sound
Let your dog work out how to get the treats out
If your dog gets good at this, you can increase the difficulty with smaller holes and more intricate construction

Be sure to supervise careful so your dog doesn't give up and eat the bottle!

Topics

Recipes and enrichment

Life with your dog