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Scent and retrieval training to tire your dog out
by Patrick Bardelli
Beeztees sniffing mat is a feast for your dog’s nose
16.6.2020
Translation: Eva Francis
What to do if your four-legged friend gulps down his food within seconds? Make your dog work for his food.
After a short search, I found the pet brand Beeztees. The snuffle mat «Doeka» is exactly what I was looking for. It’s fun and games for Finn – and, unlike other toys, looks good, too. I like the design.
I'm amazed. «Doeka» kills two birds with one stone: it offers my Pomeranian a playful way to eat his food and trains his sense of smell at the same time. If Finn is successful in search for a goodie, he gets to eat it. It’s a win-win situation.
The mat is made of jogging fabric. It gives it a soft feel. I had doubt that it would withstand Finn's shar teeth. But it did. After a week, it still looks like new. Apart from a few stains. However, these can be washed out by hand.
Besides, I'm surprised how long my Pomeranian keeps himself busy with it. If your four-legged friend is hectic, attach the mat to a table leg so that it doesn't roll up, crumple up or turn upside down. The rather small dimensions of 50 by 50 centimetres are large enough for puppies and small dogs.
The sniffing mat is so decorative that I don’t put it away when Finn isn’t using it. And he seems to like it: he no uses it as a daybed. Clearly not because it smells of food, not because it’s so cosy.
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