Snuffle Balls

The Curious Dog Company × Nova Zeal Snuffle Balls 

When you live with a chaotic Springer Spaniel on reduced exercise, enrichment becomes your best friend. And snuffle balls are one of Harley's favourites.

They tap into those natural sniffing and foraging instincts while encouraging gentle movement, and the shape makes them a little more challenging than a traditional snuffle mat. Both are brilliant! But sometimes it's nice to make your dog work a wee bit harder 😂

I first met Nicole from Nova Zeal at P in the Park a couple of years ago and immediately knew I wanted her beautiful snuffles in the TCDC range. Her attention to detail, thoughtful colour combinations and focus on making enrichment that is both functional and genuinely lovely really stood out to me.

I'm very excited to now have these snuffle balls available in The Curious Dog Company brand colours.

Handcrafted in Scotland using high-quality fleece, they're soft on your dog's nose but sturdy enough for plenty of foraging fun.

Simply tuck some of your dog's favourite dry treats or kibble into the fleece and let them get to work. 

They're particularly useful for rainy days, restricted exercise, quieter days at home or whenever you want to add a little more enrichment to your dog's routine.

🤓 TCDC Top Tip: Start by making the treats easy to find. Once your dog understands that snuffling the ball makes the food appear, you can make it more challenging by pushing treats further into the fleece. 

Choose your size

Small: approx. 4.5"
A great option for small dogs... Terriers, Cavaliers and similar-sized dogs.

Medium: approx. 6.5"
Ideal for Spaniels, Beagles and other medium-sized dogs.

Sizes can vary slightly as each one is handmade, so please check you're choosing the right size for your dog. If you're unsure, just drop me a message and I'll happily help.

What treats should I use?

The right treats can make a big difference to how enjoyable a snuffle ball is. I particularly like sprats because their texture means they don't fall out as you stuff the rest of the ball.

For tiny dogs with small snuffles, Anco Nibbles are a brilliant option and you'll be surprised how many you can hide away!

Care: Machine washable at 30°C. Do not tumble dry.

Play it safe! 🐾 Always supervise your dog when using enrichment toys. Check regularly for loose fleece, wear or damage and remove from use if you have any concerns.