Lick mat lap-up

Terrier enjoying lick mat enrichment on top of agility equipment at rehoming centre

Dogs are social, intelligent and active animals so it’s important to give them opportunities to exercise their bodies and minds.

Enrichment games, like lick mat lap-up, are a great way to do this. Our coaches at Dog School recommend using these tactile creations to keep dogs content and occupied.

What you'll need to play lick mat lap-up

How to do it

Smush a little food into the lick mat and let your dog lick it. They might not clear it all the first time, but that's OK!

Try different foods on different corners of the mat and see what they like best.

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