Let’s try it.
Show the toy and place it within sight. Invite your dog to find it.
Next time, place it partly behind an open doorway or beside a planter. Stay nearby.
Help by revealing more of the toy if needed. Celebrate the find with the kind of interaction your dog enjoys.
Make it easier
Leave the whole toy visible. For a senior, choose an easy-to-reach spot with no bending into tight spaces.
What a good moment looks like
They investigate with interest rather than frantically searching.
Know when to finish
Avoid elevated hides, confined spaces and fragile objects. Stop if they chew pieces off the toy.
Times are suggestions, not targets. Stop sooner if needed. Health restrictions take priority over age filters; ask your vet about activities if your dog has pain or limited mobility.
Behind this activity
An original Toller Dog routine informed by these resources. Suggested timings and adaptations are editorial choices, not a prescribed training plan.
Reviewed 12 October 2026. Reward-based, supervised and always optional for your dog.