Sniffing rug thick with anti-slip Blue 42cm

Used materials: fleece (100% polyester), anti-slip mat

Maintenance sniffing rug is simple. It can be repeatedly washed by hand or in a washing machine at 30°C, choose a gentle program with a lower number of revolutions. After removing from the washing machine, allow the rug to air dry. A sniffer mat can last for years if used correctly.

Questions and answers

Why will your dog love a sniffer mat? >

Whether we call it nose work, snooping, hunting or just sniffing, it's always one and the same - it's the way dogs use their noses to sniff out something interesting or something good to eat . Sniffing also uses much more energy than walking/strolling and stimulates brain power at the same time. And so that your pets can improve their sniffing even in the warmth of the home, a crazy-looking invention was created - a sniffing rug. This sniffing aid is made from strips of fleece fabric that are firmly tied to a plastic backing. And suddenly you have such a thick "home lawn" where you can hide the kibbles or goodies that your dog loves.

Why buy a sniffing rug for your dog?

Nose and your dog's brain was made for hunting, tracking, and sniffing. Nose work, or sniffing, is based on a natural desire to sniff, and there is no better time to perfect it than during meals.
Dogs' snouts have 300 million olfactory receptors that make them smell 10,000 times better than we do.
And did you know that 10 minutes of sniffing is the equivalent of a half-hour walk?
So when you get your dog a sniffing mat, you tap into your dog's basic instincts, you give them a job , you will tire him out and help his mental well-being.

And what are the other benefits?

1. Thanks to the fact that the pellets or treats are well hidden , it will take some time for the dog to sniff them all out. Thus, he will not eat his portion of goodies to his heart's content. Swallowing is not beneficial and therefore it is better to avoid it so that your dog can avoid digestive problems.
2. You will keep your dog young. Mental stimulation will keep his mind healthy and a healthy mind is known to increase the length and quality of life.
3. Your dog will get tired. Thinking and problem solving are exhausting. As the old saying goes, “A tired dog, a good dog.” And a good dog gets positive attention and has a better bond with its owner, which is really all your dog wants.
4. You keep his life interesting. You can imagine endless days doing nothing? It sounds like a great idea for a vacation, but if it was your whole life, it would be really boring. and above all, it really keeps him busy and tired. :-)
5. Sniffing rugs are also a great helper in coping with separation anxiety and other stressful situations relieve anxiety and stress.

How to start with a sniffing rug?

As the saying goes - "No scientist fell from the sky" - it is true of course also with your dog. It is likely that in the beginning he will have no idea what he is supposed to do. This problem is mainly with puppies, for whom absolutely everything is new. You need to show the dog the way. Show the dog that you are putting something on the carpet (kibbles, treats) and don't hide them too deep. When the dog finds them, try to put them deeper and repeat like this. Then hide the treasures without the dog looking and give him a rug with hidden goodies.

Doesn't the dog tear up the sniffing rug?

We often encounter reactions like: "Ours wouldn't sniff, but would tear...", etc., etc. It's always about what you let your dog do. As we wrote above, you need to show him the way, what the sniffing mat is for and try it that way We recommend that you do not leave the sniffing rug on the floor when the dog is not supposed to sniff it, but you always know your dog better than that anyone else. And our experience is that our dachshund Sindy likes to sleep on it. :-)

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