I LOVE giving my fur-kiddos something in their kennels to keep them occupied while I'm out in the lanes/arena with one of my other athletes. This mat is PERFECT for a long wait in between runs or just hanging out while recovering from an injury. The ease of use, just spoon on yogurt and either put into the kennel or freeze first, makes this distraction easy to take anywhere and anytime. I'm always looking for new things to keep my kiddos interested and this LickiMat fit the bill!