Allison Regan
Staten Island, New York
WHAT IS A LICKIMAT ?
Lickimats (also known as licky mat, lick mat, lickymat or LickiMat) are simple silicone or rubber sheets, with a raised textured pattern on them. This pattern helps trap the food so it’s harder for a dog to eat it. Instead of wolfing down his food, he needs to lick at it. This not only takes longer, but it also triggers a physiological response that is good for a dog’s wellbeing.
WHY ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES ARE IMPORTANT
A dog needs to be both mentally and physically stimulated. Enrichment activities are things that satisfy a dog’s mental needs through challenging and therefore exercising their brains. It include things like searching, sniffing, learning new skills and solving problems. Lickimats are a simple enrichment activity.
WHY LICKING IS GOOD FOR YOUR DOG
Some studies have shown that licking releases endorphins in a dog’s brain. Endorphins are the body’s natural feel-good drug. This has a calming and relaxing effect on a dog.
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