Dogs take to scent games like well fish to water.
Diy snuffle mat.
The snuffle mat is a homemade toy that provides the dog with an opportunity to sniff and search for hidden treats.
Dog trainer amanda cornell cpdt ka who owns accomplished canines dog training shared with us this great diy for a fun way to give your dog his food or treats in something called a snuffle mat that is actually a brain stimulating activity for your pup it s basically a rubber mat tied with lots like a ton of fleece fabric strips.
The loose ends of the fleece are on top and provide the hiding spots for the treats.
To make a snuffle mat you just need.
Our diy came in at under 15 and was so easy to make.
How to build your own.
A snuffle mat is pretty easy to make although it does take a fair amount of time approx.
Snuffle mats for canine enrichment and sniffing.
I d recommend using the honest kitchen s proper toppers or.
If your dog is eating too fast a snuffle mat can slow things down.
A snuffle mat is a puzzle toy and dispenser designed to mimic grass and other outdoor areas.
2 5 meters of any colour combination you d like.
Snuffling through the mat is like solving a puzzle and being rewarded with a tasty treat.
With a snuffle mat your dog gets the chance to work for their food in a relaxing way.
By liz palika october 2017 updated february 2018.
Snuffle mats are the perfect way for them to use their brains and incredible noses.
If your dog can be stubborn about dinner a snuffle mat can make dinner time more fun.
Diy snuffle mat kit.
Diy snuffle mats for dogs are the perfect solution to all of this.
Enter the snuffle mat a homemade toy that provides dogs with an opportunity to use their most highly developed sense to sniff out hidden treats.
These mats incorporate something called nose work.
The snuffle mat consists of fleece strips tied on to a rubber mat with holes in it.
Nosework engages their natural instinct and desire to hunt.
Rubber mat with holes you can get a 40 x 60cm one from bunnings for 5 95.
Instead of getting the treats or kibble immediately your pup must work to forage through the many strands of the mat to find their reward.