Lick mats & sniffing enrichment
Let your dog search, lick and think.
Lick mats, snuffle mats and other feeding-based enrichment tools for longer-lasting activity, nose work and making everyday feeding more interesting.
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Lick mat or sniffing aid?
Both options use food, but in different ways. Spread paste, canned food or other suitable soft food onto a lick mat and the dog gradually licks it from the textured surface. Hide dry treats or kibble inside a snuffle mat, cube or other searching aid and the dog uses its nose to find them.
Lick mats for slower feeding
The textured surface extends the time the dog spends working with a soft filling. You can use a suitable dog paste, wet food or another filling that fits the individual dog’s diet.
Sniffing aids for nose work
Snuffle mats, cubes and other sniffing aids allow you to hide small treats or part of the dog’s normal kibble ration. The dog searches for them instead of receiving them straight from a bowl.
You can adapt the difficulty to your dog
Start easy so the dog understands the principle. At first, leave treats easy to reach and only gradually hide them deeper or choose a more complex way of filling the aid. The goal is not to frustrate the dog, but to give it meaningful work.
What can you put on a lick mat?
You can use suitable wet food, dog pastes or part of the normal food ration, depending on the design of the specific mat. If you want a simple ready-to-use filling, see our dog pastes and peanut butters. With more energy-dense fillings, include the amount used in the dog’s total daily intake.
Frequently asked questions about lick mats and sniffing aids
What is the difference between a lick mat and a snuffle mat?
A lick mat is mainly designed for soft fillings that the dog gradually licks from a textured surface. A snuffle mat or cube is primarily used with dry treats or kibble that the dog searches for with its nose.
What can I put on a lick mat?
Depending on the dog’s diet, you can use canned food, a suitable dog paste or another soft food. Always check the ingredients of the filling and count the amount used toward the dog’s total daily intake.
What can I hide in a snuffle mat?
Small dry treats or kibble are the most practical. They are easy to hide between the different parts of the aid and leave less residue in the material than wet food.
Are these aids suitable for puppies or senior dogs?
They can be suitable for dogs of different ages, but the type and difficulty should be adapted to the individual dog. Start with an easy task for a beginner and observe how the dog works with the aid.
Can I leave my dog alone with a lick mat or sniffing aid?
Especially during the first uses, we recommend supervising the dog and preventing it from intensely chewing or damaging the aid instead of using it as intended. After the activity, remove the aid and clean it according to the material.
