The Buster Activity Mat is an activity toy for dogs.

The mat has 35 press studs placed 10 cm apart, allowing for different tasks to be placed on the mat. Tasks vary in difficulty depending on whether they are folded, or left open. Please note that it is essential to use the Buster Activity Mat with the individual tasks.

The mat fits a wide range of tasks, depending on the size of the individual tasks. This provides an opportunity to set up diverse tasks for your dog.

The Buster Activity Starter pack contains the mat + 3 tasks (1 x Envelope, 1 x Water lilly and 1 x Cone cloth). Difficulty level: 1-2.

Additional tasks:

• Book: Sewn to resemble a book with pockets on each 'page'. 3 possible challenges. Difficulty level 2.
• Purse with 1 pocket: Square purse with a press stud in each corner. Closed by Velcro. 2 possible challenges, Difficulty level 1.
• Purse with 3 pockets: Attached to the mat by 4 press studs. 3 possible challenges. Difficulty level 2.
• Rainbow purse: 4 pockets for treats. Closed with Velcro. Attached to the mat by 3 press studs. 3 possible challenges. Difficulty level 2.
• Rat trap: 2-in-1 task: oblong bag attached to the mat and a smaller bag inside of it. Attached to the mat by 4 press studs. 3 possible challenges. Difficulty level 2.
• Rock 'n' Roll: 6 lengthwise pockets for treats. Attached to the mat with an enclosed elastic band. 3 possible challenges. Difficulty level 3.
• Springroll: 4 lengthwise pockets for treats. Attached to the mat by 4 press studs. Sewn-on ties. 3 possible challenges. Difficulty level 1.
• Top hat: 8 pockets. Cap to hold the sides together when folded. Attached to the mat by 4 press studs. 3 possible challenges. Difficulty level 3.
• Cone cloth: Attached with an elastic band with a press stud at each end. 3 possible challenges. Difficulty level 1.
• Envelope: Square envelope closed with a stick. Attached to the mat by 4 press studs. 3 possible challenges. Difficulty level 2.
• Mouse trap: 3 pockets. Attached to the mat with 4 press studs. 3 possible challenges. Difficulty level 3.
• Water lilly: Square task with pockets for treats. Attached to the mat with 4 press studs. Closed with Velcro. 3 possible challenges. Difficulty level 1.

Good to know:

• The dog must be supervised when working with the ActivityMat
• The ActivityMat must be placed so that the dog can get to it from all sides
• Dogs are different. Some dogs choose to use their paws a lot, others use their snout.Accept the way your dog chooses to solve the tasks
• Only allow one dog at the time to work with the activity
• It is important that the dog is experiencing success when working with the ActivityMat.Therefore, start with a single task and let this be “open”. Give the dog the help it needs, without taking the initiative from it
• If the dog does not know what to do, it is a good idea to give it a treat just for touching the ActivityMat
• Choose the right time to work with the ActivityMat. If the dog is too eager, it might be a good idea to let it eat first. However, if it is less interested, it may be an advantage that it is hungry when it is presented to the ActivityMat.

Useful tips:

• Use a start command when the dog is about to work with the ActivityMat
• Let, at first, the dog see that you put treats in the activities
• Avoid over-stimulation, work max. 15 minutes at a time, but preferably several times a day
• Always finish the work with the activity mat while the dog is successful

Important:

• Never leave your dog unattended with the activity toy.
• Do not let the dog chew or bite the activity toy.
• Always supervise your dog.
• Store the activity mat in the enclosed carrier bag (comes with the starter set) and put it away when not in use.
• The activity mat is made for dogs, it is not a toy for children.

Washing instructions:

Clean with a damp cloth.