Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs: Fun Treat Ideas & Free Easter Egg Hunt Sign

Serena Faber Nelson Founder & Pet Lifestyle Writer

Pet lifestyle expert Serena Faber-Nelson is the founder of Pretty Fluffy. A contributor to Everyday with Rachael Ray, Modern Dog Magazine, Cesars Way and more; her modern, stylized take on DIY dog treats has seen her recipes viewed millions of times over.

Serena is the author of the go-to dog mom bible, Dog Mama, and the popular dog treat recipe book, Healthy Homemade Dog Treats.

Is it just us, or does an Easter egg hunt for dogs sound like THE most dog-friendly fun you can have at Easter?

After all, who says Easter egg hunts are just for kids only? Dogs love searching out hidden tasty treasures around your home or yard just as much.

Think of your dog-friendly Easter egg hunt as a fun and festive dog enrichment activity your pup will LOVE, while you get to sit back and watch the entertainment unfold…all while you chow down on your own chocolate Easter eggs of course! 

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Speaking of signs, we’ve got just the thing to decorate your dog Easter egg hunt and make the occasion official, with our Pretty Fluffy Easter Egg Hunt sign below. Simply download and print, it’s that easy.

Read on to see our simple steps for hosting your own Easter egg hunt for dogs, plus some fun and delicious Easter dog treat recipes perfect for the occasion.

Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs in 3 Steps

STEP 1: Download the Pretty Fluffy Easter Egg Hunt sign below, print on an A4 sheet of card paper & place in your yard.
STEP 2: With your dog safely tucked away, plant some of their favourite dog treats throughout the yard.
STEP 3: Release your pooch and watch them search for the yummy goodies!

Easy Dog Treat Recipes & Ideas for Your Dog Easter Egg Hunt

• Homemade dog Easter Eggs (always remove foil first)
• Oven-baked homemade liver dog treats
• DIY Dog Easter Cookies – shaped like a bunny and SO cute!
• A small amount of peanut butter in a hidden or homemade apple Kong dog toy
• Your choice of quality dog treats
• Small pieces of cooked chicken, cabanossi or cheese

Safety Tips & Handy Hints

• If your dog has a ‘dig’ area or sandpit, try burying some of the more durable treats there.
• Ensure the treats included in the hunt are allocated as part of your dog’s daily food intake – just like us humans, too many treats is never a good thing!
• Count the amount of treats hidden to make sure they’re all found and eaten. You don’t want leftover treats luring in other visitors to your yard.
• If you’re having a children’s Easter egg hunt, do this at a separate time to ensure no dogs accidentally eat the kids treats, and vice versa!
• Take your dog for a walk afterwards to make sure they burn off the treats and enjoy some quality holiday time with you.
• Never feed your dog chocolate. This includes Easter eggs!

Happy hunting – wishing you all a fun dog-friendly Easter!