The Modern Dog Company lick mats: what makes them different
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Load our freeze-dried treats into Modern Dog silicone lick mats, which are made in Nashville, Tennessee. Each design tells a story: Ball is Life for the sports fan, Disco Cowgirl for the adventurous, Farmer's Market for the locavore. Beyond the theme, their mats freeze solid, hold spreads in textured grooves, and clean up easily. Every mat is $20 and sized for medium to large dogs.
Silicone material and durability
Modern Dog's mats are silicone, not TPE. Silicone is durable, resists chewing better than TPE, and freezes to a hard surface that keeps dogs licking longer. The mats clean up in the dishwasher and don't absorb odors or stains. A quality silicone mat lasts years of regular use.
Textured grooves for spreads
Each Modern Dog mat has a unique texture carved into the silicone. The textures aren't just pretty; they grip and hold freeze-dried treats, peanut butter, yogurt, or wet food. The design differences mean each mat has a distinct pattern for your dog to work through.
Five themed designs
The collection includes Ball is Life for dog athletes, Disco Cowgirl for the bold, It's a Birthday Pawty for celebrations, Farmer's Market for the farm-minded, and Munch'n & Brunch'n for the food lover. Pick the theme that matches your dog's personality or your own sense of humor.
Freezing time
A Modern Dog mat freezes quickly and maintains its cold longer than some TPE mats because silicone doesn't absorb as much heat. Load it with crumbled treats or a soft spread, freeze it solid overnight, and it stays ready for multiple sessions before thawing completely.
In the Toys aisle
It's a Birthday Pawty Lick Mat, $20, is designed with playful textures. The Modern Dog Company describes it as bringing celebration energy to any grooming or mealtime routine.
Disco Cowgirl Lick Mat, $20, combines two aesthetics into a mat that's fun to look at and even more fun for your dog to work through.
Ball is Life Lick Mat, $20, appeals to dog parents who live for fetch and play. It has the same durable silicone and textured design as the rest of the line.
Farmer's Market Lick Mat, $20, speaks to those who value fresh and local. The Modern Dog Company describes it as bringing the farmers market energy to your grooming space.
Munch'n & Brunch'n Lick Mat, $20, is for the foodie. Each Modern Dog design has the same freezing potential and textured surface, just a different theme.
How it ships
Sold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by The Modern Dog Company in Nashville, Tennessee, usually within five business days, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift.
Our freeze-dried treats are made in Malvern, Pennsylvania and ship separately from us.
Questions
Are Modern Dog mats available in different sizes?
The current line is one size, designed for medium to large dogs. If you have a small dog or puppy, a SodaPup eMat Mini might be a better fit. Ask Modern Dog directly if they have smaller sizes available or plan to release them.
Can I use Modern Dog mats outside?
Yes. Silicone resists UV damage better than some TPE mats, so a Modern Dog mat can stay outside for a yard session without breaking down. Rinse it off before storing it inside to remove dirt or grass.
What spreads work best in a Modern Dog mat?
Crumbled freeze-dried treats work beautifully because they stick to the textured silicone. Peanut butter, yogurt, and wet food also work. The Modern Dog Company suggests loading the mat and letting your dog lick at their own pace, frozen or thawed depending on your mood.
Do Modern Dog mats ship faster than other brands?
Modern Dog ships from Nashville within about five business days, which is a bit slower than SodaPup's next-day shipping from Colorado. Plan ahead if you need a mat by a specific date, and add shipping time to your order.
Load each mat with our freeze-dried treats and find all Modern Dog and other lick mats at /pages/explore.
