Uses and Benefits

- Slow down speedy eaters: for those dogs eating dry food diets, use the SnuffleMutt snuffle mat to make meal or snack times last longer.

- Entice a dog who is not very enthusiastic about eating or hesitates when eating out of traditional plastic or metal bowls.

- Provide stimulation for senior dogs: for those dogs who aren’t as mobile, or have trouble bending down to eat food off the ground, prop the SnuffleMutt snuffle mat on top of a box or small table to relieve any strain on your dog's neck/shoulders.

- Dogs with disabilities

Unlike most work-to-eat toys, a snuffle mat will more likely “stay put” versus rolling away. It’s a great solution, especially for blind dogs who find themselves bumping into things or getting frustrated when they have trouble keeping up with a toy that moves around too much.

- Great for dogs recovering from an illness or surgery and restricted from exercise or physical activity: the SnuffleMutt snuffle mat makes it easier for your dog to stay in a smaller area, while still exerting mental energy.

- Help with behavior modification: slowly introduce your dog or puppy to new sites, smells, and noises by allowing them to use the SnuffleMutt snuffle mat while anxiety-causing stimulus is nearby.

- Some dogs are a bit anxious or apprehensive when new guests come into the home: move your dog to a gated off area, etc. with the SnuffleMutt snuffle mat to help redirect that anxiety until they are more settled.

- For dogs with separation anxiety or distress: sometimes other interactive work-to-eat toys are too passive to engage a dog’s brain. Research shows the opposite for dogs who use a snuffle mat – 7 out of 10 dogs showed significant improvement in their mental and physical wellbeing when a bowl or plate of snacks was replaced with a long fiber carpet (similar to a snuffle mat).

Inclement weather makes it harder to provide dogs with physical activity – use the SnuffleMutt snuffle mat to help expend mental energy instead!

- Helps acclimate your dog or puppy to the car and car rides.

- Great for nose work and scent games!

- Makes crate time a fun time!

- Keeps your dog focused and engaged on something constructive vs. your furniture or shoes :)

- Encourages your dog to use his/her natural instincts to forage for food.