Enrichment is a means to add mental and physical stimulation to your dog's life with puzzles, games, training, and socialization. Enrichment activities are meant to tap into your dog's natural canine instincts and behaviors.
One of my favorite dog enrichment items is the PAW5 Wooly Snuffle Mat. While it might look strange at first, it's actually quite awesome! Simply add some food or treats to the Wooly Snuffle Mat and watch as your dog snorts and sniffs to fish it out.
The Wooly engages a dog's sense of smell. It's made to stimulate a dog’s natural foraging instincts by mimicking the hunt for food in grass and fields. Not only will your dog have a full belly afterwards, but they are using their brain!
Benefits of PAW5 Wooly Snuffle Mat
- Easy to use - just pour some food on top.
- Good for any breed or size of dog.
- Easy to clean.
- Sustainably handmade with non-toxic and safe materials.
This is one of my favorite enrichment toys for Shiner because it's easy for both of us to use. Some puzzle feeders are not Shiner's "thing" and so she refuses to use them or can't get much of the food out of them. She's pretty good at using her Wooly though.
PAW5 is dedicated to providing enrichment for dogs through thoughtful product design and education. They take being a sustainable company very seriously as well and this is a big part of who the company is. Learn more about PAW5 on their website and be sure to check them out on Facebook too.
PAW5 is dedicated to providing enrichment for dogs through thoughtful product design and education. They take being a sustainable company very seriously as well and this is a big part of who the company is. Learn more about PAW5 on their website and be sure to check them out on Facebook too.
PAW5 Wooly Snuffle Mat Giveaway
We are partnering with PAW5 for a Wooly Snuffle Mat Giveaway! One lucky pup is going to have a great time snuffling around. This giveaway is open to US residents only (void where prohibited by law), ages 18+. It ends on May 15th at midnight CT. To enter, simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!
We received a PAW5 Wooly Snuffle Mat at no charge. Pawsitively Pets only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. All opinions are our own.
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ReplyDeleteLooks interesting...I have 3 dog forgers and 1 bird forger. It will be used well.
ReplyDeleteI love this fabulous invention and the lucky winner will jump with joy, I'm sure!!!
ReplyDeleteNot entering because we have it and reviewed it last year, just wanted to echo your sentiments (in this great review) of just how fabulous this mat is! We love ours! DakotasDen
ReplyDeleteMy dog, or cats for that matter 😊, would love the softness and snuggles of this!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try this because my pet has some serious anxiety when left home alone. She feels so much better if she has a distraction like a food puzzle. Thank you!
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ReplyDeleteI have two Boston's that love to roll all over. This would be great for them.
To occupy my puppy while I work
ReplyDeleteWe've been using ours for the last 2 weeks, I'm so happy it helps stimulates Bain's sense of smell, which is great since he is a hunting breed. He loves it and I do too!
ReplyDeleteWe all love sniffing through our wooly!
ReplyDeleteI would like to win the wooly mat because my dog Coco is just like Shiner. She doesn't like some of the other puzzles and can't get a lot of food out of them either. I think she would definitely like this better.
ReplyDeleteMy dog would love this because be enjoys searching and figuring out things.
ReplyDeleteOur doxie would love this since he is a hound and loves to root around. Helga
ReplyDeleteInteresting...we wonder if this would work for cats too.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try this with Bear Cat! I'm always looking for more things for Bear to play with by himself.
ReplyDeleteI have 3 dogs that would love to cuddle up on this
ReplyDeletei have 3 little girls that would love this, the oldest would lie on it, and the 2 younger girls would be playing with it. i know my youngest would be dragging it all around.
ReplyDeleteI want to win this for my niece. She has an older dog that is extremely motivated by all things food.
ReplyDeleteI so want this one for our dog she would really get a kick out of this one
ReplyDeleteheather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com
This would be awesome for my four dogs! It would keep them busy and their minds stimulated. Looks like a ton of fun! :)
ReplyDeleteMy youngest dog craves as much mental stimulation as he can get. This item would make him very happy.
ReplyDeleteShe loves to snuffle! We call her huffapuffagus because she loves to use her nose to snort and sniff around the house.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try a PAW5 Wooly Snuffle Mat because my dogs would think it was super fun to seek out hidden treats and kibbles in the mat. It's a great way to keep them busy and their minds active :)
ReplyDeleteI would love one as it would stop hopefully Layla hiding treats in my bed and all over the house and then searching for them, we could just keep it in one place plus it would keep her busy
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