Give them interactive toys: Interactive toys, such as puzzle toys and treat-dispensing toys, are a great way to let your dog sniff and use their sense of smell. Our Froggle Snuffle Enrichment Toy is pawfect for this! Using different types of food varies the challenge as your dog searches for the different smells. Using the different activities provides varied enrichment and levels of difficulty. You can spread out a selection of snuffle activities around a room or in the garden, to offer your dog choice and variety. Giving choice is fantastic enrichment, particularly if used with a variety of food too. Chew toys are a must for doggy dental health. They can help relieve the pain of teething, scrape tartar off teeth, keep jaws strong and act as stress relievers. Ball launchers encourage physical exercise and tug toys give dogs the chance to display their primal predatory nature, safely. For canine enrichment, you can add variety to your dog’s day by filling it with a selection of healthy treats.

You can read about the benefits of ditching your dog’s food bowl HERE. Our range of canine enrichment toys and snuffle mats are a great way to promote positive behaviour, encourage calmness and engage your dog in a quiet activity. Safety There are many ways to let your dog sniff, and it is important to find what works best for you and your pet. Here are a few tips to get you started: Remove the cube when not in use. Supervise at all times. This is not chew proof, nor indestructible but an activity designed to combine mental and physical stimulation for your dog by sniffing and searching. Remove the cube if your dog starts gnawing on the fabric or trying to pull it apart. It makes tasty treats and food last much longer than feeding from a bowl. You can get creative and layer with different food, or mix up wet with dry for added variety. Uses Dogs have an incredible sense of smell, and as pet owners, it is important to let them use it to their full potential. Sniffing is not only a natural behavior for dogs, but it can also provide them with much-needed mental and physical stimulation, making it an essential part of any dog's daily routine. In this blog post, we'll explore why it is important to let your dog sniff and how it helps with enrichment.

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Bonding: Sniffing is also a great opportunity for dogs to bond with their owners. When you let your dog sniff, you are engaging with them and providing them with the mental and physical stimulation that they need to thrive. Our snuffle mats and other snuffle activities are a super useful aid for all dog parents. Dogs are born to sniff! The part of the brain responsible for analysing smells is 40 times bigger in dogs compared to humans.

You can stuff the West Paw Toppl puzzle toy with dry food, wet food, raw food or treats. It can also be filled and frozen for a longer lasting treat. Stuffed dog toys help promote calm behaviour, alleviate boredom, provide enrichment for your dog and keep them quietly occupied. Here are some ideas for stuffing your Toppl with wet food- Physical Exercise: Sniffing is also a physical activity for dogs and provides them with an opportunity to stretch their legs and get some exercise. This is especially important for breeds that have a lot of energy, as it helps them to expend some of that energy in a positive way. Every cube is unique, but if you have a preferred colour scheme, just ask and we will see what we can do. Due to the natural chewing and investigative behaviour of dogs, we don’t advise unsupervised use for safety reasons. Exploration: Sniffing provides dogs with an opportunity to explore their environment and learn more about the world around them. This is especially important for dogs that spend a lot of time indoors, as it provides them with a much-needed outlet for their natural curiosity.Our snuffle range can be used with your dog’s normal dry food or with different dry treats, freeze dried raw food, cooked meat, fruit and vegetables. Hide food in the mats and balls for your dog to sniff out and re-fill for longer engagement. The West Paw Toppl puzzle toy can help keep your dog mentally stimulated by enabling them to work for their dinner. We recommend your dog is supervised at all times whilst using their snuffle activity, they are not chew toys. Whilst every care has been taken in manufacture, the snuffle range is not indestructible. Frustration may occur with some dogs, who may need assistance to learn how to extract food without damaging the mat or ball. Remove access once your dog has naturally finished.

Creating engagement in a quiet activity to distract your dog from things they find exciting or stressful We offer a range of snuffle mats, snuffle balls and dog activity mats for canine enrichment, ACE Freework, scent games and fun. Can also be used for cats! The West Paw Toppl puzzle toy is a stuffable dog toy, treat toy and puzzle toy all in one. Available in three sizes- small, large and extra large. At Lords & Labradors we have sourced a whole variety of dog toys without a squeaker. You can fill your pup’s toy box with the kind of toys that they will love, that won’t disturb you. We have squeakless toys for dogs from premium brands including House of Paws, Rosewood and Nerf that come in a variety of styles, colours and materials.

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Our collection of dog toys without squeakers features designs in various shapes and sizes. So whether you’re looking for a toy for a new puppy or something for a large adult dog we have something suitable. Dogs of all ages like their playtime, so it’s important to provide toys no matter what your dog’s age is. Type of play may change as they get older, but that doesn’t mean they won’t play at all! Explore our range and find the ideal toy for your particular dog. The Pawsitive Thinking snuffle range can provide a valuable addition to ACE Freework set ups. They are made from soft, good quality fleece. The variety of formats offers useful variation for beginners through to more confident and established dogs. There are also several ways that each product can be used, offering even more versatility. Ruffle Snuffle Ball- Fleece strips tied around the outside of a JW Hole-ee rubber ball. Approximate diameter of ball and fleece strips 22cm. The product images mostly demonstrate the large size. You can view a comparison of the small Toppl relative to the large Toppl in the three photos showing how the two sizes link together. You can see a comparison between the three sizes in the photos of all 3 sizes side by side. Other Features Foraging fun for your dog with the latest brain game creation as part of our new Snuffle Cube® collection from Animal Behaviourist, Sarah White.

From ball launchers and chew toys to tug ropes and plushies, we’ve found a fun treat for every faithful hound – and sought the canine seal of approval, too. Rest assured that even if you’re working all day, your dog will never be bored again! The Challenger Cube™ is Design Right Protected in the UK and recognised as an original product designed by Sarah White at Ruffle Snuffle®. USPTO Patent Pending. Unauthorised copying or making of similar products is an offence. Explore new places: Taking your dog to new places, such as parks or nature trails, provides them with a new environment to explore and sniff. Day trips, visits to cafes or time in the pub- just pop on the floor under the table and keep your dog happy Take your dog for walks: Walks are a great way to let your dog sniff and explore their environment. Make sure to take plenty of breaks and let your dog sniff at their own pace.

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You can use the Toppl like a Kong Classic and stuff it with food as a calm way to keep your dog occupied. Mental Stimulation: Sniffing is mentally stimulating for dogs and provides them with an opportunity to use their sense of smell, which is one of their most important senses. It helps keep their minds sharp and active, reducing boredom and preventing destructive behaviors. Our snuffle range is designed for organised enrichment. As with any activity, dogs may need training to take part safely and appropriately. Snuffle activities should be beneficial to the dog and support may be needed to ensure the activity is a positive experience. ACE Freework We don’t need to tell you that dogs have unique personalities, just like us, and will therefore enjoy different toys. Their age and breed may also affect their preferences.