Reddit reviews Coppthinktu Snuffle Mat for Dogs - Durable Dog Nosework Mat, Encourages Natural Foraging Skills Dog Feeding Mats - Dog Smell Training Mat Nose Work Blanket
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【BOTTOM ANTISKID DESIGN】- Snuffle mat expand size: 19" x 19" fits for kinds of dogs and cats. This large snuffle mat is sturdy and the non-slip pad on the bottom adds extra stability while use. Don't worry about move or torn apart easily.【SLOW FEEDING TRAINING】- If your dog is food choking, will easily causing suffocation, tracheal disease, etc. with this wooly snuffle mat, slow your pet's feeding down to prevent digestive problems. It stimulates pet’s foraging instinct and satisfies pet’s senses so that mealtime is more enjoyable.【GET INTO THE HABIT OF EATING SLOWLY】- Snuffle mat can be folded into the shape of a bowl, and sticking to it helps the dog form the habit of eating slowly. If you don't have time to take it for a walk, you can use it as a snuffle mat, Some experts pointed out that using this snuffle mat for 10 minutes is equivalent to one hour of exercise.【SAFE & HIGH QUALITY】- This dog puzzl snuffle mat is made of eco-friendly felt fabric and waterproof oxford cloth, durable and non-toxic, no risk of damage to your dog's retina or nose, ensures the health of your pet.【EASY TO WASH】- You can throw this mat into the washing machine and forget about it. It is machine washable and dryer safe, Soft material fits for both hand wash and machine washable. In addition, the snuffle mat can be shrunk into a small storage bag that can be hung or placed aside when not in use.
My jindo also loves going for walks/sniffing, and does not care at all about toys. He is very food motivated, however, so we keep him mentally stimulated with different types of feeder puzzles/toys.
We have this snuffle/sniff mat for nosework and we have an assortment of the Nina Ottosson puzzle feeders (we started with this one which is a level 2). The puzzle feeders are great because they are labeled by difficulty level and, depending on which one you have, can be more mentally exhausting than others. We have a variety of level 1, 2, and 3. He's still trying to figure out how to master this one.
We only feed him his meals through these puzzle feeders/sniff mats and just switch up which puzzle he gets every day so he doesn't get bored. He really enjoys working on them and it's always entertaining to watch him think and figure them out/get better over time.
Like another commenter mentioned, we also do moderate obedience training every day for about 5-15 minutes. We work on reinforcing something he already knows to get a really solid response (and use these commands at the end of the session to end on a good note!), and we'll also incorporate a new command slowly within these sessions (the new commands we never go beyond 5 minutes of training within a session so he doesn't get frustrated). They're really smart dogs so they can pick up new commands quickly!
We're also looking into taking him to nosework classes, which are becoming more popular, so you can search and see if your area offers any near you, though I'm not sure that's what you're looking for if you're at home working.
And to reiterate what everyone else is saying, our boy loves to be near us and is very chill indoors, so I'm sure your pup is just glad you're home and around.