product description 1.Why Use It:Studies show repetitive licking increases endorphins, which in turn calms your pet helping dog anxiety. This Licking Pad is a safe Alternative for your dog to lick.Great for stressful times such vet visits, bath time, nail clipping, injury recovery as well as thunderstorms and fireworks. Slow Feed Dog Bowls Alternative. 2.Training Tool :Redirect all licking habits and perfect aid to reduce crate training time. Works with all manner of treats and foods, ranging from yogurt, peanut butter and spreadable treats, raw, wet, dry and liquid foods, allowing your pet to enjoy just a small amount of food.Reinforce good behavior and replace anxiety with a long-lasting treat. Perfect for crate training. 3.Dental Hygiene & Fresh Breath:Great for cat and dog dental care at home,the textured surfaces promote pleasurable licking action, which generates saliva helping protect your pets teeth and gums. Scrapes food particles and odor-causing bacteria off your pets tongue, promoting healthier teeth, gums and fresher breath. 4.Multi-Use Design: With 3 uniquely textured quadrants that are perfect for different occasions.Use the fish bone quadrant for quick training rewards, the Dots quadrant as a boredom busterand slow feeder,the bone quadrant as a stress reliever and keep your dog busy for a while. 5.Easy to clean