Bottle spinner for dogs: how to play

You'll need

• 2 or 3 clean, empty plastic bottles, caps and labels removed
• broom handle or dowel
• 2 chairs or boxes to rest it on
• kibble

Set up

Make a hole through the middle of each bottle, side to side, a little wider than the handle so it spins freely. Thread the bottles onto the handle and rest the ends on two chairs or stacked boxes at your dog's nose height.

How to play

1. 1

   Thread the bottles onto the handle and set it between two supports at nose height.

2. 2

   Drop a few pieces of kibble into each bottle.

3. 3

   Tip one bottle for your dog so a treat falls out. Then let them try. Mark "Yes" for any nose bump or paw that makes it spin.

4. 4

   Give your dog time. Most dogs learn the spin in a few minutes.

5. 5

   Refill as needed, then take the spinner down and store it.

House rules

• Only play while you're in the room.
• Bottles are recycled once dented or cracked.

Make it easier

Use bigger holes in the bottle sides so kibble falls out with little movement.

Make it harder

Use fewer, smaller kibble pieces, or bottles with narrow necks so it takes several spins.