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Keeping your dog busy: 5 ideas for search games and nose work

Name: The Twisty Ball: Interactive Snuffle Ball for Dogs
Brand: lumiies®
SKU: TWB-BETW
Price: 29.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

19.04.2026

Does your dog pace restlessly around the flat even though he has just been out? You are not alone in that. Opinions differ on how to keep a dog busy, and many owners are looking for ideas for home. Here are five you can start today.

First: look into the causes

If your dog suddenly becomes restless, behaves differently from usual or keeps it up over a longer period, please take him to your vet. Physical causes should always be ruled out first. A dog school or a behaviourist can also be the right route.

The ideas below are suggestions for everyday activity. They replace neither veterinary advice nor enough exercise outdoors.

5 ideas for keeping your dog busy at home

1. Sniffing and searching

Searching and sniffing are part of a dog's natural behaviour. A snuffle ball makes it easy to start: hide dog treats between the fabric layers and let your dog search.

The lumiies® Twisty Ball is the snuffle ball for curious noses, made from double knitted cotton, about 15 cm across.

2. Search games indoors

Hide dog treats in different corners of the flat and let your dog search. Free, ready to start today, and you can raise the difficulty with better hiding places.

3. Short training sessions

Short sessions of 5 to 10 minutes, such as sit, down or new tricks. One thing matters: always work with positive reinforcement and dog treats.

4. Chews and activity toys

Many dogs enjoy working on a chew. Choose a size and texture that suits your dog and do not leave him unsupervised with it.

5. A steady daily routine

Dogs need rest, and many owners find it works well to plan activity and rest on purpose rather than leaving both to chance.

In short

Activity at home is a nice addition to the walk, not a replacement for it. Search games, nose work and short training sessions fit into the day without much effort.

The lumiies® Twisty Ball is a simple way into search games. Discover it now

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Hide treats, let the nose do the work
Keeps dogs calmly busy, also on rainy days
Fully washable at 30°C

Colour

Berry Twist

Matcha Twist

Ocean Twist

Size

ONE SIZE

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The Twisty Ball is an interactive snuffle ball for dogs: a soft dog toy for scent games, nose work, mental enrichment and calm indoor activity. Hide small treats between the fabric layers and let your dog search with their nose at their own pace.

Award-winning: The Twisty Ball received the PETA Vegan Award 2026 as a vegan dog toy. It is 100% vegan and combines enrichment, design and soft materials for dogs who love to sniff and search.

Nose work

Hide treats between the fabric layers and let your dog search calmly.

Indoor enrichment

Ideal for rainy days, short breaks, puppies, senior dogs and dogs who enjoy mental work.

Soft & washable

Knitted cotton outside, soft filling inside, washable at 30 degrees.

Why sniffing matters for dogs

Searching and sniffing are natural dog behaviours. The Twisty Ball turns small treats into a calm scent game and can help keep dogs mentally busy in everyday life without overstimulating them.

Nose-based enrichment: hide small treats between the fabric layers.
Mental work: your dog searches at their own pace and stays focused.
Suitable for many dogs: from puppies to seniors, for small, medium and large dogs.
For home: a thoughtful activity idea for rainy days, cold weather or after short walks.
Two functions: scent game and soft cuddle ball in one.

Three bold color worlds

Berry Twist combines pink, soft rose and bright orange. Matcha Twist blends khaki, lime and sage green. Ocean Twist brings blue tones for a cool, modern look.

Material & craftsmanship

The outer material is made from 100% cotton and is double knitted. The polyester filling is soft and keeps its shape. The Twisty Ball is 100% vegan and machine washable.

Important: for scent games, not for chewing

The Twisty Ball is a snuffle toy for searching, cuddling, exploring and small treat-based training sessions. It is not a chew toy and not a tug toy. Please do not leave your dog unattended with toys and remove the toy if it becomes damaged. Durability always depends on your dog's individual play style.

Care

Machine wash at 30 degrees on a delicate cycle, without fabric softener and without harsh detergents. Ideally wash it in the Gentle Wash Bag to protect shape and material. Do not tumble dry; let it air dry.

FAQ: Twisty Ball snuffle ball

Which dogs is the Twisty Ball suitable for?

For small, medium and large dogs who enjoy searching and sniffing. It can suit puppies, adult dogs and senior dogs as long as play is supervised.

How does the scent game work?

Hide small treats between the soft fabric layers and let your dog search. Start easy and slowly increase the difficulty.

Is the Twisty Ball a chew toy?

No. It is a snuffle and cuddle toy for nose work, not designed for chewing, pulling or rough tug games.

Can I wash the Twisty Ball?

Yes, at 30 degrees on a delicate cycle. Please wash without fabric softener, ideally in the Gentle Wash Bag, and let it air dry.

Is the Twisty Ball vegan?

Yes. The Twisty Ball is 100% vegan and received the PETA Vegan Award 2026 as a vegan dog toy.

Which colors are available?

Berry Twist, Matcha Twist and Ocean Twist.

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