SettlePaws
Snuffle Activity Mat for Dogs
Hide the kibble in the folds and watch the frantic pacing stop — he settles in, nose-deep, working for it.
4.9 · 126 reviews- Calmer dog after meals, not a gulped bowl
- Hide kibble in the fleece petals to forage
- Sniffing work that settles and tires the brain
- Machine-washable fleece, folds flat to store
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4.9 · 126 reviews
“Beautiful, good-quality mat. Everything just as described. Thank you!”
“Very nice mat. I took it for the puppy, and even the adult dog got interested too. Now they hunt for the hidden treats together. They find it fun. Recommend.”
“My dog loved it and it keeps him entertained.”
“It's identical to the photo and my dog loved it. I hide little kibbles in the mat and she searches for them. No regrets at all about ordering it. 10/10.”
“Very good. Even my bunny liked it. Keeps the animal entertained for a long time.”
“Beautiful. Thank you! Good quality and the colors are lovely.”
“She likes it a lot. It does slide on the floor a bit, but the dog enjoys foraging in it.”
“It has a noticeable smell at first and it's a lot smaller than I thought. The dog picture fooled me, ha. It airs out after a wash though.”
“It arrived a little creased but everything is fine. My German shepherd loved it.”
“Light weight and rolls up easily for storing. I use it nightly and my dog loves it!”
“My dog's favorite snuffle mat.”
“What an awesome mat! My puppy loves it. Each meal now takes her 10+ minutes. Easy to wash and handles the tumble dryer well.”
“Excellent. The dog is happy. She gets absorbed for an hour searching for treats and kibble.”
“A bit smaller than expected, but it seems to be good quality.”
“This mat lets me hide little treats, which keeps my dog busy while I'm away. Good quality, lovely colors and the ideal size. Parcel arrived quickly, very happy with my purchase.”
“Really good quality for the price, nice and thick too.”
“Love this thing. Got it for my Pomeranian to keep her busy.”
“Really durable, just like the picture. No weird smell like other cheap felt products.”
“Very good foraging mat, the size is perfect. We'll see whether the dogs enjoy digging around in it.”
“Sturdy and good quality. My rabbit loves it and eats better when I put the food in here instead of in her bowl.”
“My dog loves it! Good for a quick bit of stimulation.”
“Wonderful mat! No smell, very soft and pleasant to the touch. The size is neither too small nor too big. The little paw in the corner is a squeaker. My dog is delighted, and so am I.”
“Both of my dogs took to it straight away.”
“My dog loved it, it's just like the photo. It has a part that squeaks if the dog bites it. It's gray and great for a dog's nose. I recommend it.”
“The mat is really nice, but it's on the small side, more for small dogs or puppies.”
“Measurements match the specs. The construction feels solid and there are no loose threads hanging around.”
“Nice and big, with plenty of spots to hide treats. My dog gets a lot of joy out of it.”
“Excellent item that keeps my puppy stimulated and busy when she's home alone. You can hide lots of treats in it and it really holds her interest.”
“Good size and good material. Non-slip backing underneath.”
“So nice, great size, definitely not too small, with an anti-slip bottom. I bought more right away to give as gifts. Perfect, a must-have for anyone with a dog or cat.”
A calmer dog and a quieter home start with the nose. Hide your dog's kibble or treats in the petals and the frantic scarf-and-barf turns into slow, happy hunting — one owner watched mealtime stretch from 5 minutes to 20.
How it works: sniffing is one of the most natural ways a dog burns mental energy. Foraging for each bite engages the busy mind, slows down fast eaters, and leaves your dog satisfied and settled instead of wound up.
- Flower-design fleece mat with dense petals and corner pockets to tuck treats into — a whole garden to sniff out.
- Lies flat at 19 in / 48 cm, then cinches up with the drawstring for easy storage and travel.
- Soft shaker-fleece feel that owners describe as gentle on the nose; the textured base helps it stay put on the floor.
- Machine washable — toss it in when it needs a refresh, and it folds flat to put away.
- A good fit for small to medium dogs (owners report it suits 7–10 kg pups well).
This is an enrichment and slow-feeding mat, best used while you're nearby — it's made of soft fabric, not built for heavy chewers, so pick up the mat once the treats are found.
Why it works
Built around how dogs are wired.
Every SettlePaws toy works one natural instinct. Cover all three and you cover the whole dog.
Backed by science
What vets and research say
Real findings from peer-reviewed studies and veterinary guidance, matched to this toy.
In a controlled study, two weeks of daily nose work made dogs measurably more optimistic. Foraging settles the mind, it does not just pass time.
Duranton & Horowitz, Applied Animal Behaviour Science (2019) ↗Veterinary behaviour groups recommend daily enrichment to channel energy and cut boredom-driven chewing and barking.
AVSAB — Guide to Using Food Puzzle Toys ↗Hiding food in the mat turns a thirty-second gulp into a calm, focused hunt for each piece.
Buckley & Lees, Veterinary Evidence (2016) ↗The difference
A bowl feeds. A kit settles.
- Gone in thirty seconds
- Energy still bottled up
- Gulping, then the clean-up
- Boredom finds the couch
- Ten to fifteen calm minutes
- Nose work drains the energy
- Slow eating, a settled gut
- A real job for the brain
In your kitchen
Three steps to a calmer dog.
The details
Shipping
Free worldwide shipping. Orders ship within 24 hours; most arrive in 6–9 business days, with tracking on every order.
Returns & 60-day guarantee
Not calmer within 60 days? Email us and we'll make it right — a refund or a replacement, your call.
Size & fit
Suitable for most breeds — check the size above.
Care & cleaning
Most parts wipe or rinse clean, and many are machine-washable — nothing needs special care.
What's in the box
Your toy plus a quick-start card.
Good questions
Before you buy.
Will it actually help calm or tire my dog out?
Yes, in a quiet way. Foraging for hidden kibble engages a dog's natural nose work, and that focused sniffing is mentally tiring and settling, so meals turn into a calm hunt instead of a 30-second gulp.
Is it easy to clean? Can I machine-wash it?
Yes. The mat is soft fleece and machine-washable, so kibble dust and drool come out easily. Owners tell us it stays soft after washing and folds flat for storage.
What size is it, and which dogs is it for?
It's a flat flower mat about 19 in / 48 cm across, sized for small and medium dogs and puppies. Honest note: it reads larger in photos than it feels in hand, so very large breeds may finish it quickly.
Is this a chew toy?
No, it's a feeding and enrichment mat, not a chew toy. Use it for supervised mealtimes or sniff sessions and pick it up after, especially with strong chewers who might pull at the fleece.
What goes in it, and what's included?
You hide dry kibble or small dry treats down in the fleece petals and pockets, then let your dog sniff each piece out. You receive the snuffle mat itself, ready to fill and use.
Does it slide around or smell when it arrives?
It has a non-slip backing to stay put while your dog noses through it. Owners also note it arrives without any chemical smell, so it's ready to use after a quick first wash.