Whale & Duckies Dog Lick Mat Bundle | 2-Pack Bathtub eMat with Suction Cups

A lick mat for bath time dog grooming desensitization needs suction cups that hold to a wet tub wall and a food-grade rubber surface tough enough to survive a power-chewing dog — this 2-pack delivers both.

• What's Included: Blue Whale eMat + Yellow Duckies eMat — 2 bathtub lick mats with integrated suction cups (SKU: B-EM-BWH & YDK)
• Material: Non-toxic, food-safe rubber/TPE — flexible, textured surface designed for licking engagement (not nylon)
• Best For: Bath anxiety, grooming desensitization, cooperative nail trim care, post-surgical calm feeding, general Calm & Recovery work
• Enrichment Pillars: Lick & Chew + Calm & Recovery
• Mounting: Suction cups attach directly to smooth bathtub walls or tile — holds firm on wet surfaces
• Care: Top-rack dishwasher safe
• Origin: Designed and manufactured in the USA by SodaPup
• Value: $23.99 for the 2-pack — $12.00 per mat

Grooming desensitization is the systematic process of pairing high-value food rewards with handling stimuli — nail trimmers, blow dryers, shampoo, scissors — until the dog no longer perceives them as threats. A suction-cup lick mat mounted at nose height on the bathtub wall keeps a dog in a stationary, self-reinforcing lick state while you work. The repetitive tongue motion activates the parasympathetic nervous system, actively reducing cortisol and stress reactivity. This is cooperative care: the dog consents to handling because the food makes the experience worth tolerating. Both the Blue Whale eMat and Yellow Duckies eMat are sized for the average tub wall, wide enough to hold a generous spread of peanut butter, cream cheese, pumpkin, or wet food for a full bathing session.

Separation anxiety protocols frequently recommend lick mats as a pre-departure tool to condition a calm emotional state before the owner leaves. The same logic applies here: a dog who is fed and licking during grooming is a dog building positive associations with the experience. Over time, bath time stops being a stress event. This 2-pack gives you one mat per bath session, or one dedicated to grooming and one to feeding enrichment in a crate or on a mat. Both are dishwasher safe for daily hygiene in multi-dog households.

The Whale & Duckies Bundle is part of SodaPup's Lick & Chew and Calm & Recovery pillars within the 6-Pillar Canine Enrichment Framework. USA-made in Westminster, CO. $23.99 for the 2-pack.