How to Create a Fun Easter Egg Hunt for Your Dog (with Natural Treats)
Easter isn’t just for humans - your dog deserves some springtime fun too! A dog friendly Easter egg hunt is a great way to keep your dog entertained, mentally stimulated, and fuelled with natural goodness (no fake chocolate here).
Here’s how to pull off the paw-fect Easter egg hunt for your dog using natural treats your dog will love.
Why an Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs?
Dogs love to sniff, search and snack - so this activity ticks all the boxes. It encourages enrichment, taps into their natural foraging instincts, and adds a sprinkling of Easter fun.
What You’ll Need:
- A safe space indoors or in the garden
- Dog-safe Easter eggs (plastic ones with ventilation holes - just don't leave unsupervised) or hide treats as they are.
- Natural, delicious dog treats - think Dewkes' fishy bites, porky scratchings, chicken jerky and beefy sticks.
How to Set It Up:
Step 1: Prep the Treats
Choose treats with big smell (natural dog treats are best for this) - something your dog will work for! If using plastic eggs, pop a treat or two inside and leave them slightly open so the scent escapes. Or just hide the treats on their own for a more natural, scent-led hunt.
Step 2: Create Your Hunt Zone
Scatter the eggs or treats around your chosen space - under flowerpots, tucked in grass, behind furniture or inside toys. Make it easy at first, then increase the difficulty for extra fun.
Step 3: Release the Hound!
Let your dog sniff, search and snack to their heart’s content. Stay nearby to supervise and cheer them on (and maybe take a few adorable videos…).
Bonus Idea: A Water Version!
If the sun’s out, fill a shallow paddling pool and float a few open eggs with treats inside, or place a favourite treat at the bottom for them to nose dive for. A splashy twist that’s perfect for water-loving pups!
A Few Tips:
- Avoid chocolate and artificial treats - stick to healthy, natural dog treats.
- Always supervise to make sure no plastic gets chewed.
- Make it a family event! Get kids involved in hiding the treats and cheering the dog on.
Ready to Hunt?
We’ve got just the treats for the job.
Check out our limited-edition Dewkes Easter Box - packed with natural snacks and a cute duck rope toy your dog will love. Orders placed now may not arrive in time for Easter - but they’re still a perfect springtime treat for your pup to enjoy (and worth the wait!).
