LickiMat's Tuff Playdate is a heavy-duty licking mat designed to slow feeding and provide mental stimulation for dogs. Made from tougher rubber than the standard LickiMat range, the textured green surface holds wet food, treats, peanut butter, and soft spreads — giving an eager eater something to actually work through.

The textured channels and ridges work with peanut butter, yoghurt, wet food, or any spreadable treat — the more densely packed, the longer it takes. Focused licking triggers a calming response in most dogs, which is why the mat sees use well beyond mealtimes: bath prep, nail trims, vet visits, and any situation where a dog needs their attention redirected. Freeze with wet food or broth overnight for an extended session.

Owners with dogs who destroy standard licking mats tend to land on the Tuff Playdate — the harder rubber holds up to chewers who make quick work of the classic range. It functions equally well as a slow-feeder, a crate companion, or a boredom buster, depending on what you stuff it with.