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There are several types of Lick Pads For Dogs and in this blog we are going to introduce you to them and give you the facts about each Lick Pad so you can make the best decision for you and your dog. We would love to say, this is best for this breed or this is best for that type of temperament but the truth is, we’ve seen these work on dogs that people have said they failed. We have seen them fail where others have said they flourished. It’s all up to you and your dog. You may decide you would rather have a lickimat that is shaped like a bowl so you can feed food and then your dog can have a lickimat snack after. So, instead of saying this is best for this behavior or breed we are just going to give you the facts about each Lick Pad. 

Encourage digging in this area by actually digging yourself, hiding bones, throwing treats in this area. You should also mark and reward your dog for digging in this area and do your best to ignore your dog or prevent your dog from digging in the other areas

#1 Waiting for the dog to come back inside to give the treat #2 Not going outside to see EXACTLY what the dog did. #3 TALKING when you are waiting for your dog to use the bathroom #4 Not having the RIGHT VALUE of treats to reward going outside #5 Not bringing rewards with you outside.

In order to teach your dog not to “go” in your house you have to teach your dog that “going” outside is more rewarding.  That is your challenge. Teach your dog to hold it and not let it go inside and preferably to “go” in a certain area and on cue.  The trick is to make your dog think that “going” outside is the best thing that ever happened to them. And that isn’t done with praise. 

Repetitive licking releases pleasurable and calming endorphins in dogs and other pets and is the equivalent to how a person feels that natural high after running or exercising. That’s how dogs feel when they lick. Our pets understand that feeling and will seek out that feeling through licking other things. 

In these recipes we are going to use 3 bases, Fruits, Veggies, and supplement oil like fish oil or coconut oil.  You can either use one base to cover the entire lick mat or you can use one base on one side and one base on another. Once you have your base, then add toppings, freeze and serve. 

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The reason why the snuffle mat works so well is because dogs have an innate desire to forage, hunt, sniff, burrow, dig, and explore their surroundings for food, animals, new scents, or for just straight up boredom. If they have nothing to do they get into "trouble". Here are some other Key Benefits to the Snuffle Mat ✅ Slows meal times down ✅ Eliminates the risk of bloat through eating ✅ Reduces stress during storms or fireworks  ✅ Replaces a metal bowl for meals ✅ It's equal to giving your child a movie when bored.  ✅ Occupies or distracts your dog while you clean, eat dinner, or watch t.v. 

Why do dogs lick? Dogs lick for various reasons. Your dog thoroughly enjoys licking your face, your leg, your pants, your arm, and even the back of your knee caps, especially the back of your knee caps. Dogs love to lick. Point blank period