Calming & Distraction Kit for High-Drive Dogs

2026-02-09T08:34:37-05:00

Vendor: Rugged Dog Company
Type: Toys
Price: 57.95

Calming & Distraction Kit

A curated set of American-made enrichment tools designed to help dogs manage anxiety, restlessness, and overstimulation through structured mental engagement. The Calming & Distraction Kit combines durable, food-safe, non-toxic materials with purposeful design to support calmer behavior, slower feeding routines, and focused problem-solving for high-drive dogs that struggle to settle.

Ideal for high-drive dogs, fast eaters, and dogs prone to boredom or stress, this kit offers a practical approach to enrichment without relying on high-impact physical play.

What’s Included

1) Goughnuts Work-To-Eat Enrichment Toy

A durable enrichment toy designed to keep dogs mentally engaged while encouraging problem-solving and slower, more controlled eating. Made from Goughnuts’ virtually indestructible rubber and backed by a lifetime replacement warranty, it’s built to stand up to repeated use during treat-based play and structured enrichment routines.

Product Features

Durable rubber enrichment toy for treat-based play

Vent hole at the base helps prevent suction during use

Supports slower eating and mental stimulation

Compatible with freezing for extended engagement

Large internal opening accommodates oversized chews and fillings

Pairs with the Medium MAXX HD Stick to create adjustable puzzle challenges

Proudly made in the USA

Backed by a lifetime replacement warranty

A built-in vent hole at the base allows air to flow through the toy during use, helping prevent suction from forming inside the cavity. This design reduces the risk of a dog’s tongue becoming stuck and supports safer, more controlled engagement during enrichment.

The Work-To-Eat can be filled with a variety of dog-safe options such as kibble, training treats, or spreadable fillings such as peanut butter. For added challenge, it can be placed in the freezer after filling. The firmer contents and cold texture naturally extend interaction time and keep dogs engaged longer without increasing excitement.

Thanks to its larger opening, the Work-To-Eat is well-suited for holding larger-diameter yak cheese sticks that often don’t fit into standard treat holders, including Rugged XL yak cheese sticks. This makes it a practical option for dogs that enjoy long-lasting chews but benefit from added structure during use.

For dogs that enjoy more complex challenges, the Work-To-Eat pairs well with the Medium MAXX HD Stick to create a simple puzzle. A small amount of oil on the end of the stick allows it to be inserted into the opening. Placing the stick deeper increases difficulty, letting you adjust the challenge based on your dog’s experience level.

Product Specifications

Dimensions: 5.5" tall × 3.5" wide

Dispensing Opening: 1.5" diameter

Best For

Dogs that benefit from mental enrichment and problem-solving

Slowing down fast eaters during treat or feeding routines

High-drive dogs that need structured, calming engagement

Designed for enrichment and treat-based use rather than unattended chewing. Use appropriate fillings, monitor during use, and remove the toy if it becomes damaged.

Care: Easy to clean — rinse with warm water or place on the top rack of the dishwasher. Allow to fully dry before reuse.

Built by Goughnuts, known for American-made, high-performance rubber dog toys engineered for serious dogs and backed by a manufacturer lifetime guarantee.

2) Honeycomb Slow Feeder (Yellow)

The Honeycomb eBowl is a veterinarian-recommended slow feeder bowl that turns every meal into an engaging enrichment activity. Designed with intricate honeycomb ridges and valleys, this feeding solution naturally slows down fast eaters while providing essential mental stimulation for dogs of all sizes.

Key Benefits

Slows eating by up to 10× — reduces gulping, bloating, and choking hazards

Mental enrichment — engages your dog’s natural foraging instincts and problem-solving skills

Reduces anxiety — licking and slow feeding promote calming, stress-relief behavior

Durable material — food-safe, non-toxic, dishwasher safe, and built to last

Versatile use — perfect for kibble, wet food, raw food, moist foods, broth and more

Perfect For

Fast eaters, anxious dogs, puppies learning mealtime manners, senior dogs needing mental stimulation, and any dog that could benefit from a more engaging feeding experience. The honeycomb pattern creates the ideal challenge level — not too easy, not too difficult.

Made in the USA

Proudly designed and manufactured in the United States with premium, pet-safe materials. Easy to clean and dishwasher safe for your convenience.

Warning

This is not a chew toy. Supervise your pet while using this enrichment eBowl. If eBowl becomes damaged, remove from pet immediately.

Guarantee

We guarantee our products against defects in material and workmanship. eBowls, eTrays, and eMats are designed for feeding, not chewing. Because these products are not designed to withstand chewing they are not warrantied against destruction from chewing. Pets should be supervised during use.

Care

This Honeycomb eBowl is dishwasher safe on the top rack. You can also wash in warm soapy water. The eBowl is also freezer and microwave safe.

Size

8” wide × 8” tall, 2” deep. Weight: 11.8 oz. Holds 4 cups of food.

3) Honeycomb Dog Lick Mat (Yellow) — eMat Enrichment Toy

The SodaPup Honeycomb eMat brings the beauty of nature’s perfect pattern to your dog’s enrichment routine. This premium lick mat features an intricate honeycomb design with hexagonal cells that create varied textures and depths — perfect for anxious dogs, fast eaters, or anytime your dog needs calming mental stimulation.

Key Benefits

Honeycomb pattern — hexagonal cells create multiple textures and depths for extended engagement

Reduces anxiety and stress — licking releases endorphins that naturally calm and soothe dogs

Slows eating by up to 10× — textured surface extends feeding time and helps prevent gulping

Mental stimulation — geometric honeycomb pattern challenges dogs and helps reduce boredom

Promotes dental health — licking action helps clean the tongue and stimulate saliva production

Versatile use — works with peanut butter, yogurt, wet food, purées, or frozen treats

Perfect for crate training — keeps dogs calm and occupied during alone time

Easy to clean — dishwasher safe for hassle-free maintenance

Premium USA-Made Quality

Crafted in the USA from FDA-compliant, food-safe TPE (thermoplastic elastomer). This durable, non-toxic material is BPA-free, PVC-free, and phthalate-free, making it safe for daily use. The flexible material is gentle on tongues while the intricate honeycomb texture provides enrichment.

Product Specifications

Material: FDA-compliant TPE (BPA-free, PVC-free, phthalate-free)

Design: Honeycomb pattern with hexagonal textured licking surface

Color: Yellow

Suitable for: All dog sizes and breeds

Care: Top-rack dishwasher safe

Made in: USA

Size: Large: 8” × 8", 0.25" deep. Weight: 4.7 oz.

How to Use Your Honeycomb eMat

Spread a thin layer of your dog’s favorite soft treat (peanut butter, yogurt, wet food, or purée) across the textured honeycomb surface. The hexagonal cells create natural pockets that hold spreads, challenging your dog to lick thoroughly and extending engagement time. For maximum enrichment, freeze the mat with spreads for a longer-lasting activity that’s ideal for hot days, crate training, or keeping dogs occupied during alone time.

Perfect For

Anxious or stressed dogs — natural calming through focused licking

Fast eaters — slows consumption and helps prevent bloat

Crate training — positive association with kennels and alone time

Separation anxiety — calming distraction when you leave

Bored dogs — engaging activity that helps reduce destructive behavior

Puppies — gentle enrichment and teething relief

Senior dogs — low-impact mental stimulation

Grooming and vet visits — provides positive distraction

Why the Honeycomb Design Works

The honeycomb pattern is inspired by one of nature’s most efficient structures. Bees create hexagonal cells because they maximize space while using minimal material — and this same geometry creates a highly effective enrichment surface for dogs. The hexagonal cells provide consistent challenge across the entire mat, encouraging thorough licking and extended engagement. Each cell holds spreads independently, creating multiple mini-challenges that keep dogs focused and calm.

Nature’s Perfect Pattern

The honeycomb design features repeating hexagonal cells that create a symmetrical pattern. This geometric precision isn’t just visual — it’s functional. The uniform cell structure promotes even licking coverage, discouraging dogs from focusing on just one area. The raised walls between cells create natural barriers that slow licking and extend enrichment time. The design is deep enough to hold generous amounts of spreads but gentle enough for sensitive tongues.

Inspired by Nature

The Honeycomb eMat brings the elegance of natural geometry to your dog’s enrichment routine. The golden yellow color evokes honey and sunshine, while the repeating pattern celebrates the engineering of honeybees. It’s a product that connects your dog’s well-being to the patterns found in nature — a reminder that practical solutions can be inspired by the world around us.

Why Choose SodaPup eMat?

SodaPup specializes in premium dog enrichment products that combine veterinarian-recommended benefits with thoughtful designs. Their eMats are trusted by dog owners, trainers, and veterinarians for quality construction, safety standards, and calming enrichment. Each product is manufactured in the USA to high standards for peace of mind with every use.

Give your dog nature-inspired enrichment with the Honeycomb eMat — where geometric design meets focused, calming engagement.

Structured Enrichment Through Problem-Solving

Each item in this kit is designed to create a simple, repeatable challenge that encourages dogs to slow down and focus. Working food out of a slow feeder, licking through textured surfaces, and solving a treat-based toy provide structured mental stimulation that helps redirect excess energy into calm, productive behavior — especially for dogs that struggle to settle.

This kit is designed to support calm engagement during mealtime, crate time, alone time, or stressful situations, without escalating excitement through high-impact physical play.

Best For

Dogs with anxiety, restlessness, or difficulty settling

High-drive or easily overstimulated dogs

Fast eaters and gulpers

Dogs prone to boredom-related destructive behavior

Crate time, downtime, or structured enrichment routines

Use & Care

All items should be used under supervision and removed if damaged. Slow feeder and lick mat are dishwasher safe. The Work-To-Eat can be rinsed with warm water or placed on the top rack of the dishwasher. Allow items to fully dry before reuse.