Your secret weapon for distraction-free dinners.
What Is a Lick Mat?
If you haven’t used one before, a lick mat is a flat, rubbery mat with textured patterns where you spread soft treats (like peanut butter, plain yogurt, canned pumpkin, or even wet dog food). Your dog then spends a good 5–15 minutes licking it clean—yes, it’s that simple, and yes, it works.
🐶 It Calms the Chaos
Licking releases calming endorphins in dogs. We smear a little plain Greek yogurt on the mat before bath time, and suddenly Frankie’s too busy licking to worry about the water. Same goes for brushing his ears or clipping nails.
🧠 Built-In Enrichment
It’s a slow, engaging activity that works their brain without overstimulating them. Especially helpful for puppies or high-energy breeds that need a “job” to do.
💦 Easy to Clean
Most mats are dishwasher-safe (praise be). We just rinse and toss it in.
🥶 Freezer-Friendly
Want it to last longer? Freeze it! We prep a few in advance with different flavors and pop them in the freezer for when we need them.
There are lots of options! Below are a few, the first one is what we’ve had luck with!
Does your pup benefit from a lick mat? Let us know!