Did you ever think about braingames for your sheltie? One simple yet effective way to challenge your Sheltie’s brain is through a fun and interactive game using nothing more than a towel—let’s call it the Sheltie Towel Game. You can find this game in our sheltie diary too.
What is the Sheltie Towel Game?
The Sheltie Towel Game is a brain-stimulating activity that engages your Sheltie’s problem-solving skills. It’s easy to set up, requires minimal equipment, and can be done indoors—perfect for days when the weather doesn’t allow for outdoor play.
How to Play the Sheltie Towel Game
What you need for this game:
- A towel (Check out this sheltie towel)
- Your Sheltie’s favorite treats
How to Play the Towel Brain Game at Different Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Beginner Level
Introduce your Sheltie to the concept of finding hidden treats under a towel.
Preparation:
- Lay a towel flat on the ground.
- Place a few treats on top of the towel.
Basic Rolling
- Loosely fold one side of the towel over the treats, leaving them partially visible.
- Encourage your Sheltie, who's a good boy or girl?!
Tips: Keep the game simple and fun. This stage is all about getting your Sheltie comfortable with the idea of searching for hidden goodies.
Intermediate Level
Increase the difficulty by hiding the treats more effectively and encouraging problem-solving.
Preparation:
- Lay the towel flat and place treats or a toy in the center.
Complex Rolling:
- Roll the towel with the treats inside, making sure the treats are not visible but still accessible by unrolling.
- Roll it tightly enough to present a challenge but loosely enough for your Sheltie to manage.
Encouragement:
Let your Sheltie sniff out the treats. Encourage them to use their paws and nose to unroll the towel and discover the hidden rewards.
Tips: Gradually increase the complexity of the rolls as your Sheltie becomes more adept at solving the puzzle.
Advanced Level
Provide a challenging mental workout by adding multiple twists and turns to the towel. You can also hide the towel so your dog has to search for it, but maybe this is another game :)
Preparation: Lay the towel flat and place the treats or toy inside, as you did in the previous levels.
Advanced Folding: Roll the towel tightly and twist it several times, or even tie it into a loose knot, so the treats are more difficult to access.
Tips: You can increase the challenge by using another towel and adding multiple layers. Always supervise to ensure your Sheltie stays safe and doesn’t get frustrated.
Hot weather?
With warm temperatures you can't walk far with your sheltie. If you are going to play this game and your sheltie has problems with the heat - you can make the towel wet before you start using it.
Are you going to play this game? I hope so - tag me on Instagram, tiktok, Youtube or Facebook (sheltieconnect) & I'd love to see your pictures & videos. Have fun!