PRACTICE TOGETHER · KEEP IT COMFORTABLE

Enrichment for Grooming & Cooperative Care

Choose a food activity to practice alongside gentle handling.

Compare suction-cup mats and handheld licking options for brief, supervised sessions. Introduce the activity in a comfortable setting before trying it during grooming or a veterinary visit.

Yellow SodaPup Rubber Duckies eMat lick mat with a rubber duck pattern

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Compare placement and involvement

Yellow SodaPup Rubber Duckies eMat lick mat with a rubber duck pattern

A suction-cup mat

The Rubber Duckies eMat offers a textured licking surface with suction cups. Check attachment to a suitable surface before use.

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Four SodaPup eStick lick sticks in purple waffle, pink ice cream cone, yellow honeycomb, and blue sun designs

Stay involved with an eStick

Hold the lick stick during a short shared activity so you can adjust placement and pause easily.

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Blue SodaPup Whale eMat lick mat with a whale and ocean waves design

Another suction pattern

The Whale eMat offers a different texture and design. Choose a pattern your dog can work comfortably.

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The dog’s comfort sets the pace

Practice a familiar, easy food activity separately from handling first. Pair brief, gentle handling with rewards and pause if your dog shows discomfort. Food should not be used to keep a distressed dog in a procedure. For a veterinary visit, ask the team before offering food, especially if fasting instructions apply.

Questions, answered

Will a lick mat make every dog tolerate grooming?

No. It is an optional enrichment tool within a gradual, reward-based routine. Individual handling needs may require a professional plan.

Can I give food before any veterinary appointment?

Check with the veterinary team first. Some appointments or procedures require fasting or other food restrictions.