A snuffle mat is a large mat that features pockets, folds, and nooks for you to hide dog kibble or treats. Nina Ottosson's Garden Mat has 3 main areas for hiding food and is easy to clean. It can be rolled up when not in use or taken away with you. Snuffle mats engage your dog's seeking behaviour as they forage and search for food. As the dog finds the food oxytocin, (a happy hormone or neuropeptide synthesized by the hypothalamus in mammals) signals are released in their brain. Oxytocin is the hormone responsible for promoting positive social behaviors in dogs toward us!
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