15 dog diy Projects ideas

Consider a Snuffle Mat to be like an indoor walk in the park for dogs, allowing them to work one of the most essential parts of their bodies. Their nose! Perhaps you are a stay at home pup-parent and you notice your dog experiences boredom throughout the day. Possibly leading to incessant chewing, digging or barking. This dynamic slow feeder can engage your dog mentally as they enjoy using their noses to work for their food or simply put “nosework”. A typical 30 minute walk is vital and exposes your dog to a vast world of different scents and smells, however you can allow the playtime to continue indoors with this durable, lush and lightweight slow feeder. You can even use a combo of treats that are easy on your dog’s stomach for a more dynamic experience! Serving as a great alternative to chew toys, simply tuck your pup’s choice of kibble or snacks within the folds of the mat. As always, supervise when in use and provide with a fresh bowl of water. Enriching for dogs of all sizes. Benefits: *A suitable toy for older dogs or dogs that lack mobility. *Dog’s that are vision-impaired may thorougly enjoy this puzzle as they rely on their noses to break up scents and forage for food. *Allows pets to tap into their instinctive skills. A dog’s nose is incredibly powerful and has millions more receptors than a humans. They are made to sniff and burrow. *Helps slow down eating for gobblers and may prevent bloating. Uses: *Serve as a distraction from house-guests or provide entertainment for your pet if you work from home. *Great for relieving anxiety due to loud noises. *Can be used to train working, search-and-rescue, and hunting dogs. The snuffle mats help them to build their skills at locating scents. Features: *Bright and bold color will instantly peak your dogs curiosity, with a pleasing aesthetic to any home. *Gentle fabric is soft on a dogs nose preventing ingestion of fleece balls. *Woven deep pocketed folds provide a maze patterning for a challenging, longer play time experience. *Staying Power; non-slip bottom prevents mat from sliding across the room. Place in a designated area for positive association i.e. crates. Reminders and Tips: 1. Place the mat in a designated area your pup will associate with positively. 2. Most dogs will gravitate towards the mat, however, keep them engaged by staying with them and allowing them to see you tuck the treats into the folds. 3. If they attempt to lift or pull the mat, gently remind them to “sit” or “stay” and guide them back to interacting with the slow feeder as instructed. 4. Use dry snacks. *Hand or machine wash on gentle cycle. Tumble dry. *This mat is not indestructible to aggressive chewers. *Best to use one mat per dog.