{"id":3743,"date":"2022-03-31T14:18:42","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T14:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/?p=3743"},"modified":"2022-05-29T23:12:04","modified_gmt":"2022-05-29T23:12:04","slug":"what-is-a-snuffle-mat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-a-snuffle-mat","title":{"rendered":"What is a Snuffle Mat?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you looking for a game to keep your dog busy and stimulate him intellectually? Have you considered the Snuffle Mat? A simple play mat or real tool to develop your dog’s senses? We tell you all about it!<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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We talked about it in the article on 10 ideas to help your dog exercise<\/strong><\/a>. Your dog needs daily physical and mental stimulation to be balanced. Games and toys for dogs are therefore a great way to stimulate the flair and spirit of your four-legged friend.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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So, what is it?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The snuffle mat is literally a digging mat for a dog<\/em>. The overlapping strips of fleece fabric let you hide small treats that the dog must find using his nose. Having become popular on the web, they come in all sizes and colours. Prices usually start around \u20ac20 and can go up to \u20ac60 or more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The snuffle mat is very practical since it takes up very little space, so it is easy to take with you when you are on the move.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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What are the benefits of a snuffle mat?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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First of all, this type of play allows your dog to develop his cognitive and olfactory abilities. As we now know, the dog’s sense of smell is much more developed than ours. Training him therefore requires great concentration and allows him to exert himself intellectually. As a result? This type of training makes your dog feel tired and calm.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Snuffle mat also helps to reduce your furry friend’s stress, teaches him to manage his frustration and even helps him sleep!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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How to teach your dog to use a snuffle mat<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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