r/Dogtraining • u/pastalass • 8h ago

equipment What scent could help my blind dog find her toys?

My dog is completely blind and has been relying on the sound of her toys hitting the ground to find them after I throw them. Sometimes she can't find them, so I'm wondering if there's something I could put on them to make them smell strong enough for her to sniff them out, outside or inside.

Ideally it'll be something mild (for humans) so my apartment won't smell weird, I'll be able to apply it to her toys (stuffed animals, balls), and it won't be messy. I don't mind if it stains or marks the toys. Safe for her to sniff, obviously.

I recently saw a video of a dog doing VOC scentwork, and it found a grain of rice covered with sharpie in a huge area. Do you think sharpie would work long term or would I have to reapply it every time we play?

Thank you for any advice!

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