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Curious dogs love to snuffle — that’s when they sniff around in blankets, grass, carpet, and more, looking for things to eat, chase, or catch their attention. And snuffling can be a great distraction from anxiety and stress while also helping to tire active dogs out because sniffing is also a great workout (both physically and mentally!). There’s a mat on Amazon that’s designed specifically for snuffling, and pet parents say it not only keeps their anxious and active dogs busy, but it also slows down eating, which is great news for pups who suffer from indigestion.

The Rundik Snuffle Mat from Amazon kind of looks like something you’d find at a carwash. It has long, plush fingers that hide away bits of kibble and treats, and is tethered to the ground with suction cups to help keep it in place. Scatter food throughout the tendrils and fluff the mat up to let your dog get to work. He’ll sniff around looking for his treats and won’t stop until he’s found every last one.

The snuffle mat is also machine washable so you can keep it in good shape for years to come.

“My fast-eating Boxer-mix loves this mat,” another pet parent wrote. “It definitely made dinnertime more exciting during the long Minnesota winters when entertainment is scarce for dogs. Washed up well … Didn’t have too many issues with her moving the mat around. It’s got a grippy tread on the bottom that helps it stay put on non-carpeted floors, [which] seems to work pretty well. Eventually, she figured out she could pick up and drop the mat to dislodge any stray bits, lol. A great purchase.”

And someone else said, “Our dog thinks this thing is great! We got it for him after an injury that prevented him from being able to run while healing. He’s a two-year-old Aussie, so we needed to keep him stimulated as best we could. He likes searching for his food in it, taking his treats to it, and even curling up on it like a bed despite it being much too small.”

This snuffle mat has so many benefits that it’s a no-brainer buy. Grab it while it’s marked down to just $24 on Amazon and put your dog to work in the best way possible!

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