Description
Snuffle mats are used as an interactive toy, one that encourages dogs’ natural behaviour, providing both stimulation and entertainment.
Material:
The Upcycle snuffle mats are made with upcycled T-shirts and are designed as a “wooly” appearance; chosen specifically as research has shown this style to be popular with dogs.
Size: 35 x 35cm
Description:
Much like us, dogs often enjoy having a job. They are happier and healthier when they experience mental and physical stimulation. A snuffle mat taps into your dog’s natural instincts by rewarding their curious nose with hidden treats. Perfect for dry treats or kibble, this mat encourages your dog to use their sense of smell to hunt, track, and burrow for food, making mealtime or snack time a stimulating experience.
Snuffle mats are particularly useful for dogs who eat too quickly, as they promote slower eating, helping to prevent digestive issues. Beyond feeding, snuffle mats are a great tool for mental stimulation, easing anxiety during stressful situations, such as meeting new people or being in unfamiliar environments. They are also commonly used in training search-and-rescue, sniffer, and hunting dogs, helping them hone their scent-tracking skills.
Made for durability, our snuffle mats are easy to clean by hand or on a gentle machine wash, ensuring long-lasting fun and enrichment for your dog. The snuffle mats are small & portable but can be made as a larger snuffle mat should you require this. We can create a variety of snuffle mats according to your specifications.
The Upcycle snuffle mats are made with T-shirts and are designed as a “wooly” appearance; chosen specifically as research has shown this style to be popular with dogs. The colours combined are visually stimulating for humans. The snuffle mats are small & portable but can be made as a larger snuffle mat should you require this. We can create a variety of snuffle mats according to your specifications.
Environmental impact:
When you buy an Upcycled snuffle mat, you’re doing more than just treating your dog – you’re making an environmentally conscious choice. Our snuffle mats are made from upcycled T-shirts, repurposing fabric that would otherwise end up in landfills. By reducing textile waste, you’re helping to minimize the environmental impact of fast fashion and promoting a more sustainable lifestyle. Your purchase also supports local businesses that prioritize eco-friendly practices, while empowering individuals and communities through training and skills development. This creates jobs, restores dignity to individuals & communities, and encourages a circular economy, all while providing your pet with a fun, engaging toy.
When you buy an Upcycle snuffle mat, you are not only being a super dog parent, but you are consciously investing into a local business that makes sure that goods that usually make landfill, avoid landfill. You are also restoring dignity to individuals & communities by investing your money into training & skills development.
Contact: For more information or to discuss options contact winnie@upcycle.co.za
Visit our shop based in Johannesburg at 172 Long Road, Greymont.
If you would like to know what Upcycle as a company does and the way we help divert waste from landfill we would love for you to read more about us HERE
