Ten minutes of sniffing beats half an hour of fetch

French Bulldog searching for treats in a snuffle ball

Scent work tires a dog more than a run because the head does the work. Ten to fifteen minutes a session is plenty — start with visible hiding spots, then push the treats deeper between the strips.

  • 10–15 minutes per session, supervised
  • A few pieces of kibble — not a meal
  • Fleece strips are removable and washable