This snuffle mat is machine washable so if your pooch is known to slobber you can keep the toy looking fresh it s made out of sustainable non toxic fabric sourced by paw5 s partners in thailand and ghana.
Diy washable snuffle mat for dogs.
If your dogs are raw fed like mine you might sometimes wish that you had a snuffle mat that is as easy to clean as a lickimat is.
I d recommend using the honest kitchen s proper toppers or.
2 pieces of at least 18 x 25 fleece can use the same color or a different color or pattern for the snuffle flaps if you want a denser mat of flaps you will need more fleece.
1 18 x50 piece of fleece for the base.
To make a washable snuffle mat there are a couple of options.
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.
12 by 15 inches works well for medium sized dogs.
This is also machine washable if you are wondering how to clean a snuffle mat.
The loose ends of the fleece are on top and provide the hiding spots for the treats.
What exactly is a snuffle mat.
Diy washable snuffle mat for enriched dog meal times.
This mat can be used as a bowl or as a snuffle mat.
A snuffle mat solution for raw fed dogs.
No more sticky fleece snuffle mats smothered in raw food.
If your dog is eating too fast a snuffle mat can slow things down.
Change it up or down depending on your dog s size.
With a snuffle mat your dog gets the chance to work for their food in a relaxing way.
So put on your diy cap and get ready to make your own wooly snuffle mat in 7 simple steps.
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.
You ll also learn what enrichment health and training opportunities a snuffle mat can offer your dog.
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.
It s entirely up to you and how much of a challenge you want to offer your dog.
There are six small cups on the side of the sniffing pad to hide treats while the middle is the main hiding area.
The standard fleece snuffle mats are fantastic and perfectly suited to dry food but sticky wet meat well not so much.
We absolutely love this adorable 2 in 1 snuffle mat for dogs.
Dogs take to scent games like well fish to water.
1 make a standard snuffle mat following the instructions above but using a piece of non slip rug backing for your base.
Quantity depends on the size of the mat but 1 5.
Coppthinktu snuffle mat for dogs.