Nosework Training & Snuffle Mat

Scientists believe that dogs’ sense of smell is over 10,000 times better than ours! Sniffing releases dopamine in their brains, is self-soothing, and can even lower anxiety. Your dogs nose and brain were made to hunt, track, burrow, sniff, and snort. The nosework training & snuffle mat is a fantastic enrichment tool for your dog – simply hide some delicious treats or kibble in the mat and allow your dog to sniff them out.

There are so many benefitsfor your dog when they use a nosework training & snuffle mat:

• Mental stimulation and enrichment
• Keeps away boredom
• Eases anxiety
• Encourages attentive play
• Helps to use excess energy
• Encourages slower eating habits
• A sense of reward when your dog finds a treat
• Ideal for dogs who are on restricted exercise or crate rest
• Great for dogs of all ages, puppies to elders
• Can be used for behaviour modification training
• Regular practice greatly benefits dogs lacking in confidence
• In certain situations, e.g. handling or grooming, it can be used to reduce anxiety.

Size:

• 50 X 40cm

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