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.
Diy snuffle mat base.
This will allow them to build an understanding that the mat is used for rewards.
The standard fleece snuffle mats are fantastic and perfectly suited to dry food but sticky wet meat well not so much.
Nosework engages their natural instinct and desire to hunt.
Our diy came in at under 15 and was so easy to make.
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.
These supplies are also inexpensive making it smarter to diy if you have the time but if you want to just buy one and be done with it a snuffle mat i based my design off of.
Snuffle mats are the perfect way for them to use their brains and incredible noses.
2 diy washable snuffle mat without rubber mat.
You don t need to be a seamstress to whip up a machine washable snuffle mat.
The snuffle mat is a homemade toy that provides the dog with an opportunity to sniff and search for hidden treats.
A snuffle mat solution for raw fed dogs.
Watch as i show you how easy a diy snuffle mat is to make.
Snuffle mats can be expensive to buy.
Diy washable snuffle mat.
If you re looking to make your own wooly snuffle mat for your pooch you re in the right place today.
Get your dog s favourite dry treats and place a couple on the top of the fabric letting your dog sniff and take them.
You could use the same fleece for the base as for the strips or use a tougher fabric on the base.
Instead of a rubber mat base and knotted strips use a fabric base and sewn strips.
The loose ends of the fleece are on top and provide the hiding spots for the treats.
I d recommend using the honest kitchen s proper toppers or.
The snuffle mat consists of fleece strips tied on to a rubber mat with holes in it.
Base you ve got a couple of options.
Start by placing your snuffle mat on the floor and letting your dog have a sniff and explore.
Just remember that every dog and breed is different.
No more sticky fleece snuffle mats smothered in raw food.
Using your sewing machine sew a 5 8 seam around the 3 open sides stopping about 5 short on the 3rd side so you have an opening.
Fleece folded in half ready to sew into a double layer base for the snuffle mat.
Non skid sink mat fleece fabric or fleece throw approximately 1 5 2 yards per mat rotary cutter straight edge self healing mat optional a non skid sink mat makes.
Snuffling through the mat is like solving a puzzle and being rewarded with a tasty treat.