Dogs are social intelligent and active animals so it is important to provide them with safe and suitable opportunities to exercise their bodies and minds.
How to make snuffle mat for dog.
Always supervise your dog when using enrichment toys.
In this article i ll share the 7 steps i use to make the highest quality snuffle mats for my dogs at a fraction of the price of a store bought mat.
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The snuffle mat consists of fleece strips tied on to a rubber mat with holes in it.
Make a snuffle mat for your dog in just 3 easy steps how to make a machine washable snuffle mat.
This can be time consuming so i tend to make the mats in front of the tv if your mat is looking sparse repeat the threading widthways 6.
Quick video on how to make a snuffle mat disclaimer.
Snuffle mats are made using a safety rubber mat as a base with fleece tied into knots to create a mountain of soft tassels for you dog to nose around in.
You simply sprinkle in some treats into the mat dried liver is great but you can use any treats and watch as your dog has a ball sniffing them out.
The loose ends of the fleece are on top and provide the hiding spots for the treats.
1 make a standard snuffle mat following the instructions above but using a piece of non slip rug backing for your base.
The snuffle mat is a homemade toy that provides the dog with an opportunity to sniff and search for hidden treats.
Sprinkle with kibble or dinner.
A snuffle mat is an enrichment toy that encourages your dog to sniff and search out hidden treats amongst the strands of the mat.
To make a washable snuffle mat there are a couple of options.