Warm Snuffle Ball – Handmade Daily Foraging Enrichment Toy

Explore • Forage • Thrive

Bring purposeful play into your pet’s routine with the Nova Zeal Snuffle Ball, a playful twist on classic enrichment designed to engage your dog’s brain, encourage natural foraging behaviour and provide a calming, sniff-led enrichment activity in a compact form.

Simply tuck dry treats or kibble between the soft fleece folds,and let your pet sniff, search and explore at their own pace. This focused activity helps ease boredom, reduce stress and support emotional regulation, making it ideal for quieter moments at home or rest days between walks.

Each Snuffle Ball is handmade in the Scottish Highlands using anti-pill fleece for softness, durability and long-lasting enrichment play.

The Warm Collection

This design draws inspiration from forests and earthy Highland tones that feel cosy and grounding. The palette draws on colours found across the Scottish landscape, from deep greens and rich berry tones to warmer shades reminiscent of autumn foliage and heather-covered hills.

When translated into fleece, these tones layer together to create warmth and depth within the finished snuffle mats, forming a palette that feels natural, cosy and connected to the outdoors.

The result is a visually striking enrichment mat that blends thoughtful design with purposeful play.

Together, the Cool and Warm collections reflect two sides of the natural landscape, from the calm movement of the sea to the richness and warmth of forested hills.

Size & Fit

Each Nova Zeal Snuffle Ball is handcrafted and available in multiple sizes to suit different pets.

Small approx. 11.5cm (4.5")

• Suitable for toy breeds, puppies and small pets
  
• A gentle introduction to scent work
  
• Ideal for travel 

Medium approx. 16.5cm (6.5")

• Perfect for everyday use by small to medium dogs
• Offers a balanced challenge for everyday foraging

Large approx. 21.5cm (8.5")

• Great for larger pets or enthusiastic sniffers
• Provides more space for hiding treats and extended enrichment sessions

Snuffle Balls introduce movement and added challenge, making them a natural companion to snuffle mats or a great next step for dogs who enjoy variety in their enrichment routine.

How to Use

Scatter a small amount of dry treats or kibble between the fleece folds and allow your pet to sniff, search and forage at their own pace. Suitable for calm, supervised enrichment sessions.

Snuffle balls can be used for:

• Mealtime enrichment
• Slow feeding for fast eaters
• Rainy day mental stimulation
• Calm wind-down activities
• Building confidence through scent work

Always supervise you pet during use.

Multi-Species Friendly

While designed with dogs in mind, snuffle mats are also enjoyed by:

• Cats
• Rabbits
• Guinea pigs
• Other small pets who enjoy foraging activities

Product Details

• Handmade with anti-pill polar fleece
• Encourages natural sniffing and foraging behaviour
• Machine washable at 30°C (air dry only)
• Designed for enrichment, not chewing
• Crafted in small batches in the Scottish Highlands

Safety Notice

Always supervise your pet when using enrichment toys. Remove after use and store safely. Not suitable for children or pets that chew destructively when left unattended.

Looking for a bundle?

Pair your Snuffle Ball with a Nova Zeal Snuffle Mat or Tug Toy to create a balanced enrichment toolkit for calm, engaging play.