No-Sew Snuffle Mats are often used for dogs that eat too fast and get bloated. Upset stomach? By using a snuffle mat, you can luckily slow them down.
A snuffle mat, which is also known as sniff mats or sniffle mats and is a wonderful canine enrichment mat. Snuffle Mats are rewarding and beneficial for a dogs health.
It’s made of strips, usually fleece, then are tied to a frame. The strips hide your dogs’ kibble or treats, making this a fun, exciting and mentally challenging game for your dog. They will love it!
Making a snuffle mat is quick and easy.
Makes: 1 mat
Skill: Easy
Time: about 1 hour (including cutting time)
Supplies needed for No-Sew Snuffle Mat
- Rotary Cutter
- Mat
- Scissors
- Fleece Fabric ( I cut these from a 50" X 60" fleece throw and had a little left over).
- Long Tweezers for crafts ( Optional)
Note: If using a throw as the fabric as I did, you will need to cut the outer stitched edge off first.
Instructions for DIY: Making a Snuffle Mat
Step 1: Start by cutting out a square that is 13" x 13". Or to a size mat you are looking to make.
Step 2: Using the rotary cutter, make small cuts in the square about every ¼ to ½ inch apart in rows. Be careful not to get too close to the edges.
Step 3: Cut strips of fleece that are about 1 inch by 6 inches. You don’t have to be right on with the size just close to this size. I used a total of 157 for my 13 x 13 mat.
Step 4: Starting with the outside holes, run a stop through the hole and then tie it together. Do this working your way all the way around the outside.
Step 5: When you have the edge finished, start filling in the inside. These ones you will need to run through two holes/slits that are side by side. Then tie it together just as you did with the outer edge. Keep going until the whole mat is filled in.
Final look on the back side of the no-sew snuffle mat.
Your snuffle mat is ready for some kibble or treats.
Hint: If you find it hard to feed it through the small holes with your fingers, a pair of tweezers works well to help pull it through.
Free No-Sew Snuffle Mat Printable Instructions
📖 Recipe
No-Sew Snuffle Mat
Dog enrichment mat for kibble or treats.
Materials
- Rotary Cutter
- Mat
- Scissors
- Fleece Fabric
- Tweezers
Instructions
- Start by cutting out a square that is 13" x 13". Or to a size mat you are looking to make.
- Using the rotary cutter, make small cuts in the square about every ¼ to ½ inch apart in rows. Be careful not to get too close to the edges.
- Cut strips of fleece that are about 1 inch by 6 inches. You don’t have to be right on with the size just close to this size. I used a total of 157 for my 13 x 13 mat.
- Starting with the outside holes, run a stop through the hole and then tie it together. Do this working your way all the way around the outside.
- When you have the edge finished, start filling in the inside. These ones you will need to run through two holes/slits that are side by side. Then tie it together just as you did with the outer edge. Keep going until the whole mat is filled in.
Notes
If you find it hard to feed it through the small holes with your fingers, a pair of tweezers works well to help pull it through.
Enjoy this easy No-Sew Snuffle Mat. Be sure to send us some pictures of your mats and dogs! We love to see them.
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