Got the dog one of those cooling mats

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  1. North Yorks Red

    North Yorks Red Well-Known Member

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    He doesn’t like it so I’m sat on it. Bloody marvellous! If he does take to it , I think I’m going to get myself one ! :p
     
    North Yorks Red, Jul 10, 2022
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    Only one of our dogs will use the one we have but we've taken it to bed and slept on it :D
     
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    Have you tried to put a thin sheet/towel over it? We do that for our dog and she goes in it and it still remains cool
     
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    Give them their dinner on it, or give them something tasty every time they sniff it, touch it with their paw, etc. until you've built up to them laying on it. Then you can start treating them for staying on it for longer periods of time. Or give them a longer-lasting chew thing/frozen kong that they can only have whilst laying on the mat. They'll soon get excited anytime they see it. If they're really resistant, try training them to lay down on a different mat or towel and once they've got the idea, bring out the cooling mat.
     
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    Works well if you lay on it in bed if dog doesn't use it :D
     
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    Aren't they allowed just to not like it? They may feel perfectly cool already and find the experience uncomfortable.
     
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    I've got a Marc Cooling mat. I can't stand it.
     
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    That's exactly what we've done and he's currently fast asleep on it. I might pinch it off him! :D
     
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    Well, obviously and if that's what the OP wants to do then they can ignore my message. If they want tips to encourage their dog to use it then they can try some of the ideas offered.
     
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    yes tried that thanks and other things he just isn’t keen so far
     
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    Did you feel the urge to walk round in a few circles before sitting on it?
     
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