Seven short, simple ideas to add a little more sniffing, licking, puzzling and play to your pet's week. Each day links to one of our free guides. The whole plan is right here on this page, so there is nothing to wait for.
Always supervise your pet with any toy or feeder, and swap it out if it gets damaged.
Day 1: Start with a snuffle mat
Scatter a small part of your dog's usual kibble into a snuffle mat and let them sniff it out. Keep the first session short and easy.
Guide: How to Use a Snuffle Mat: A Beginner's Guide · Week plan: Your Dog's First Week With a Snuffle Mat
Shop: Snuffle Mat for Dogs
Day 2: Turn mealtime into a game
Use part of the normal meal, not extra treats, for a few minutes of nose work.
Guide: How to Make Mealtime a Snuffle Mat Game
Day 3: Slow down a fast eater
If your dog finishes dinner in seconds, try a maze-style slow feeder bowl. It is designed to stretch mealtime out.
Guide: How to Slow Down a Dog That Eats Too Fast
Shop: Slow Feeder Dog Bowl
Day 4: Try a lick mat
Spread a thin layer of something your dog already eats, or freeze it ahead of time for a longer session.
Guides: Lick Mat Ideas · Frozen Lick Mats: How to Use, Clean and Fill Them
Shop: Lick Mat for Dogs & Cats
Day 5: Play an indoor game
Stuck inside? Pick one easy game that needs only kibble and a little space.
Guides: 8 Indoor Games for Dogs on Rainy Days · The Best Enrichment Toys for Bored Dogs
Day 6: Give your indoor cat a play session
Two 10-minute sessions, morning and evening, with a toy that matches your cat's play style.
Guides: Indoor Cat Play Schedule: 10-Minute Sessions · Best Toys for Bored Indoor Cats · 8 Indoor Cat Enrichment Ideas
Shop: Cat Toys & Enrichment
Day 7: Put it into a simple daily routine
Pair a morning snuffle mat session with an evening lick mat, using food from the daily ration.
Guide: Lick Mat + Snuffle Mat Routine: A Simple Daily Plan
Shop: Dog Enrichment Toy Set (3 pieces)
Bonus for the humans: How to Remove Pet Hair from Sofas and Clothes · Shop: Pet Hair Roller & Grooming Glove Set
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