“Pittsburgh’s original pet hotel!”
Enrichment
At Country Lane Pet Hotel, we believe great care goes beyond food, walks, and a place to sleep.
Enrichment is how we support your dog’s mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being during their stay with us.
Just like people, dogs thrive when their minds are engaged. Our enrichment options are designed to reduce stress, prevent boredom, and make your dog’s time with us more enjoyable and fulfilling.
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Why enrichment matters
Dogs need more than physical exercise — they also need mental stimulation to feel balanced and relaxed.
Enrichment helps:
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Reduce stress and anxiety
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Prevent boredom-related behaviors
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Encourage calm, positive energy
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Improve overall happiness during boarding or daycare
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Support dogs staying for multiple days or longer
Whether your dog is high-energy, anxious, or just loves extra attention, enrichment adds meaningful value to their stay.
Enrichment options
Option 1: Lick Mat
What is a Lick Mat?
A lick mat is a textured silicone mat spread with a small amount of tasty, dog-safe ingredients that encourage natural licking behavior.
Licking is soothing for dogs and promotes relaxation, focus, and calm.
Why we love it
Lick mats are especially great for:
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Anxious or nervous dogs
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High-energy dogs needing a calming activity
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Post-play wind-down time
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Dogs that enjoy food-based enrichment
It’s a simple but powerful way to improve your dog’s comfort while staying with us.
What we use
Our lick mats are prepared using:
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🎃 Pumpkin
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🥣 Yogurt
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🥜 Peanut Butter
We use 1 tablespoon of each, with no chicken-based ingredients.
When it's offered
Lick Mat Enrichment is offered once daily as a special add-on during your dog’s stay.
Option 2: Snuffle Mat
What is a Snuffle Mat?
A snuffle mat is a fabric-based enrichment tool designed to encourage dogs to use their natural sniffing and foraging instincts to find hidden treats or kibble.
Why we love it
Snuffle mats are especially great for:
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Mental stimulation and problem-solving
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Reducing boredom during longer stays
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Dogs who enjoy scent-based activities
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Slowing down fast eaters
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Providing a calming, focused activity
What we use
Snuffle mats are filled with a mixture of low-calorie training treats—please let us know if your dog has any allergies so we can accommodate them appropriately.
When it's offered
Snuffle Mat Enrichment is offered once daily as a special add-on during your dog’s stay.
Pricing & How to add enrichment
Enrichment: $4 per activity
You can add enrichment:
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When booking online
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By calling us
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Or at drop-off with our front desk team
We’re always happy to help you decide if enrichment is a good fit for your dog.
