Diy Snuffle Mat

How to build your own.

Diy snuffle mat.

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. Dogs take to scent games like well fish to water. What exactly is a snuffle mat. Diy snuffle mats for dogs are the perfect solution to all of this.

Nosework engages their natural instinct and desire to hunt. Snuffle mats for canine enrichment and sniffing. Our diy came in at under 15 and was so easy to make. If your dog can be stubborn about dinner a snuffle mat can make dinner time more fun.

What is a snuffle mat. Snuffle mats are the perfect way for them to use their brains and incredible noses. Rubber mat with holes you can get a 40 x 60cm one from bunnings for 5 95. The snuffle mat is a homemade toy that provides the dog with an opportunity to sniff and search for hidden treats.

A snuffle mat is pretty easy to make although it does take a fair amount of time approx. These mats incorporate something called nose work. 2 5 meters of any colour combination you d like. 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.

Snuffling through the mat is like solving a puzzle and being rewarded with a tasty treat. The loose ends of the fleece are on top and provide the hiding spots for the treats. The snuffle mat consists of fleece strips tied on to a rubber mat with holes in it. 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.

Diy snuffle mat kit. To make a snuffle mat you just need. With a snuffle mat your dog gets the chance to work for their food in a relaxing way. If your dog is eating too fast a snuffle mat can slow things down.

By liz palika october 2017 updated february 2018.