Today’s guest writer is Maggie Marton, writer and dog wrangler at Oh My Dog! She is writing about how to make your own snuffle mat, and why your dog will love it!
A dog’s nose boasts a strength 10,000 to 100,000 times our own. When we walk our pups, we witness their noses in action and can only imagine the information they’re gathering as they sniff each fire hydrant, mailbox, and blade of grass.
We’ve all heard the adage, “A tired dog is a good dog.” Using a dog’s strength–his nose–to tire him out indoors exercises his instincts and helps tucker him out. Sniffing enriches a dog, helping him to feel happier and calmer. So, how to harness his “sniffer” indoors?
A snuffle mat!
This specific puzzle toy exercises a dog’s instinct for sniffing and his natural predisposition for foraging. Plus, they’re super easy and affordable to make!
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