Quick Answer: Yes — and it's one of the most popular uses. Spread xylitol-free peanut butter on the lick mat, press the suction cup to your shower wall at nose height, and your dog will stand completely still while you bathe them. The licking releases endorphins that keep them genuinely calm throughout the whole bath.
Why It Works
The suction cup base sticks firmly to any smooth surface — shower tiles, glass, acrylic walls. Your dog locks onto the mat and the licking response keeps their nervous system in a calm state. They're not ignoring the bath — they're physiologically calmed by the act of licking itself. The textured zones extend the session long enough to finish even a thorough bath.
How To Do It
- Load the lick mat with xylitol-free peanut butter, yogurt, or pumpkin puree
- Wet the suction cup and press firmly to the shower wall at your dog's nose height
- Let your dog find it and start licking BEFORE you turn on the water
- Once they're locked in — bathe in complete peace
Best Fillings for Bath Time
- Xylitol-free peanut butter — sticks well, dogs love it, lasts longest
- Plain Greek yogurt — easy to spread, naturally calming
- Pumpkin puree — great for sensitive stomachs
- Freeze it the night before for a longer session
Recommended Product
The Dog Lick Mat has a strong suction cup that holds firmly to wet surfaces. The Lick Mat Spa Kit adds grooming gloves so you can deshed during the bath simultaneously.
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