05/28/2026
Who wins this Battle???
This video is certainly silly, but it illustrates beautifully a puppy working on a super important skill:
PROBLEM SOLVING
👉Here are 3 quick ways to build better problem solving into your nosework training:
1️⃣ Let puppies struggle a LITTLE BIT before stepping into to tell them the answer. Low stakes stress helps to build resilience.
2️⃣ Use barriers, unstable surfaces, obstacles and tight spaces around the house for your nosework searches to build confidence.
3️⃣ Keep searches challenging enough to encourage thinking, BUT don’t just play to their weaknesses. Always keep it fun and include searches that you know they enjoy. This helps to keep frustration to a minimum.
This puppy was VERY committed to going through the mesh instead of around it… but this is exactly why we love nosework for puppy enrichment and puppy training.
Dogs learn resilience, confidence, and how to work through frustration without us constantly stepping in.
🗣️Send us a message or leave a comment with your nosework questions