Mousetrap game

• Place a treat or kibble on the floor or on the edge of their bed. Put your hands over the kibble like a “mousetrap” over the food so the dog cannot reach it.

• Your dog might try to paw you to get at the food, but wait until the dog looks away.

• Once your dog looks away, then take the food from under your hand and feed it away from your hand.

How does this teach manners around food?

• Reduces resource guarding tendencies

• Encourages focus and engagement.