What is a Dog Snuffle Mat and Where To Get One
What is a Dog Snuffle Mat and where can you get one?
Dog snuffle mat is generally a feeding mat that encourages dogs to foraging, smelling and mentally search for food. It is a great game at the same time as the perfect tool to slow your pet eating habits.
It is a great feeding game, like a puzzle toy for dogs where your pet need to go through different layers of materials. The layers are generally made in different sizes, so different kind of food can be hidden, making it more interesting. The snuffle mat can also contain several triggers with unique noises
It stimulates your pets mental and physical talents!!
Make sure you do not leave your dog unattended while foraging on the snuffle mat! Although snuffle mats are advertised as indestructible, the fact that the pieces are sewn on the mat and should not easily tear, there is always a minor risk for suffocation for some dogs more than other. You know your dog better than anyone else! Some dogs like to destroy and chew on everything they take they fancy … is that your pet? If so, the risk of chocking is a danger. You don’t want to have to get a 24 hour veterinarian in an emergency!
Most sellers offer replacement or full refund, should your snuffle mat be faulty and not deliver on its promises
You can find some great options on Amazon from as little as $8 and up to $245, see the differences below:
The most popular dog snuffle mats are made of fabric with all sorts of pockets, loops and flaps where you hide food and treats. There are usually machine washable and easy to clean. Of course, if you don’t like this material, you also have option of plastic mats instead. However the hiding places will be rather limited to holes mainly 👎
Plastic mats actually make great dog licking mats 👍👍
dog lick mat
And those living in the UK, this dog licking mat makes the perfect idea for Christmas dog toys stocking filler 🎄 This plastic snuffle mat is for sure a great trick to keep your pup away from the turkey and other tantalizing human Christmas diner…
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Once you have a snuffle mat, the next thing you need is…? Food, treats, supplements to hide in it! I suggest air dried dog food because it is less messy to lie around. It is the perfect companion to this enrichment toy!
You can make a snuffle mat yourself with a tea towels if the materials offered those purchased are inappropriate for your dog’s health or your values, but it will differently cost you more than $8 to make make it yourself. Check this video and see if you have the time and energy yourself to create one?
Imagine how much fun and satisfying to watch your dog snuffle through the mat to reward him/herself with delicious treats!! And guess what? when you pet has had enough food in the belly, he/she will be ready to relax and nap, so you can be free to get your alone time at last!
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Make sure you always take care of your dog dental health daily and brush their teeth with a non toxin dog toothpaste!
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