Abstract: An improved dog mat made of closed cell, cross linked polyolefin elastomeric or ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) foam with a continuous, soft outer surface impervious to water, chemicals, and pathogens and scratch and tear resistant. The mat is a thin planar structure designed to be used on the flat surface, such as the floor of a building or inside a kennel. The mat includes a first planar surface with texture elements, such as raised, diamond shaped elements, flat vertical side walls and a smooth, second planar surface parallel to the first planar surface. Formed along the perimeter edge of the first planar surface is a continuous raised lip. The mat may be rectangular, square, triangular, circular, oval or oblong. The mat is also sufficiently flexible so it may be rolled into a compact cylindrical tube for compact storage.