Pet Snuffle Mat for Dogs, Interactive Feed Game for Boredom, Encourages Natural Foraging Skills for Cats Dogs Bowl Travel Use, Dog Treat Dispenser Indoor Outdoor Stress Relief

First off, if i had gotten this for a dog i would have been very disappointed by the size. But then again maybe that's why it's cheaper than other similar products. The dimensions are listed I'm just very bad at estimating measurements and also imagining them. For a cat or a small dog though, it's the perfect size.I realize I'm not the target demographic here but when it comes to animal care and enrichment- if it benefits the animal, that's all that matters. Scent is very important to dogs, obviously... and it's also important to cats, which i think a lot of people forget. My cat likes to inhale her food and swallow it whole without chewing, which inevitably leads to it coming back up onto the carpet every time. So I use a rotation of puzzle feeders to slow her down and make her use her little walnut brain (as opposed to just using a slow feeder bowl). She's very smart and actively prefers her puzzles over a regular bowl (she will literally reject a bowl of food and shows preferences for a couple puzzles over others). The problem is she's gotten very good at all the puzzles to the point that even having them on a rotation to switch things up isn't enough anymore.She also unfortunately does not respond to catnip or catnip alternatives (we've tried them all just in case)- it's not super common but it is a genetic thing. As a result, she doesn't really get a lot of enrichment that utilizes scent so I thought why not see if she likes hunting down hidden food pieces. It's been a pretty big hit. It is both easier and harder than the puzzles. Easier in the sense that she can get more than 1-2 pieces of food at a time but harder bc she has to really search for them. I currently switch between this and a food dispensing ball, to balance out the challenge throughout the week. She also likes to dig a bit so being able to dig through the fabric strips is something else she enjoys.Once we've had a break from the puzzles for several months I'll start re-introducing them on rotation again and alternate between current puzzle and this mat.But the thing I like the most is I can just throw it into the wash as needed. There is no hand washing plastic nooks or worrying about food/crumbs getting stuck between pieces (some puzzles are just too weirdly shaped to fit into the dishwasher and others will not be able to be thoroughly washed by a dishwasher). She's happy. I'm happy. 5 stars.

Oh man. My dog LOVES this. He’s going in close to 40 min. We sprinkle some shredded cheese and treats in. Washed in machine twice and comes out good as new. Best toy I’ve gotten in awhile.

I say “sniffle pad” and she comes running to get her puppy puzzle. She is a hound so she has great sense of smell so it’s not challenging for her but to me it seems she’s having a lot of fun, and that’ the most important thing. The fact that i can pull a string and it bundles is really convenient, I can put it in her cab it so quick and I don’t have to put it somewhere else bc it can’t fit. It’s over all an amazing toy and I definitely recommend it!

It’s more cheaply made than I would have liked, in retrospect should have bought one of the long carpets for a bit more money, but I bought (and washed) this one so it is mine now! Cats definitely enjoy it.

I am amazed and baffled. A week in with the grassy patch and my two pittie mix goofballs love it. AND, it's not been destroyed like all their other toys. The first day when I hid their treats and laid it down, I took a picture for Facebook. It was in the middle of the room and they were sitting in the doorway of their crate (their apartment) just eyeballing it. I figured it would be ripped apart in minutes. Later that day it hasn't been touched. Hmm, must be an alien craft and we'd better not go near it. Day 2 and the smell of the treats got the better of them. I came in from work and the grassy patch had been scooted across the floor and was devoid of any treats. And it was perfectly intact. So each day before I head out for work, I lay down a loaded up grassy patch for them. I'm able to check on my doggos a couple times a day. By the first checkin, the grass is bare and they usually have it close by along with a couple of the kitcat residents checking it out. My young lady, Lovee, was just laying in the doorway of their room and woofing at me. She wanted her grass that I had up on a table waiting to be filled. The whole time I've been writing I hear them crunching and scooting around their toy. It's a neat little idea and contraption. I wish I'd thought of it. Even if they attack it next week and create a homicide scene in the living room, I will still consider I've gotten my money's worth. It gives them something to while I'm out of the house, if even for just a few minutes. My plan at this point is to buy several and place them around the room. Fewer treats in each one, but spread out to make them work a bit more. Kudos for this one.

I wanted a toy to keep my dog mentally active. I searched 'interactive toys' on amazon and came across the snuffle mats. I thought it looked like a fun idea so decided to purchase one. So far I have no regrets! My dog absolutely loves this mat. I do not leave the mat out since the material seems a little light and not very durable. My dog uses it under supervision so he doesn't tear it to pieces. Also, there is a string attached, which could become a choking hazard, so although this toy provides entertainment for your dog, I would not leave them unsupervised. He is able to find all the treats hidden in about 7-10 min, so don't expect your dog to be entertained for hours, unless you keep replenishing the treats. Once he is done I put the mat away and use it as a reward. He eagerly waits every single time I pull out the mat. I have not washed mine yet, but the stitching looks promising. If your dog is a heavy chewer, this might not work out. A strong chewer will definitely destroy this mat in a matter of minutes. I'm sure my dog would destroy this mat if left unsupervised. I definitely recommend buying this mat! Lastly I would purchase a color different from your home rugs/carpet since I read another review on another snuffle mat stating their dog ripped up their carpet looking for treats, lol.

The media could not be loaded. Great snuffle toy for my overactive pup! I hide treats inside of it and pull the rope down. It occupies my pup for quite a while! It has become one of her favorite toys!