10/08/2022
How Calming Beds and Blankets Can Help Your Dog
Some dogs just don't seem to have an off switch.
Hypersensitive dogs will show obvious signs of anxiety because once they're triggered, it seems impossible to bring them back to calm.
Your dog might shake or whine when you leave the house, hide and cower at loud noises, or even become destructive if you can't find a way to help them relax and turn off that go-go-go switch.
However, there are ways to help your dog relax naturally and, over time, learn to soothe themselves. Two ways to help them find the peace and relaxation they need are calming beds and weighted blankets.
Calming beds work because of their nest-like design that cuddles your dog when they lay down. Their donut shape and cradling effect give dogs a sense of security as they had as puppies while nestled in with their littermates and mother.
As with humans, weighted blankets provide warmth, but they also apply weight to the body's deep pressure nerve receptors. Under pressure, these nerves activate and go into the rest and digest mode.
When this part of the nervous system is activated, everything slows down and gradually allows the anxious and hypersensitive nerves to shut off.
The Original Calming Bed comes in different sizes, so check out our website to decide the right one for your dog. If the bed is too big or too small, it won't have the right effect to help your dog snuggle in and feel its gentle embrace.
The ideal weighted blanket to start with should be approximately 10% of your dog's body weight. You'll want to test it out on your dog slowly for short periods to see their response.
You can gradually increase the weight of the blanket until you find the one that works perfectly to help your dog find that peaceful rest they need.
If your dog experiences situational anxiety due to separation from you, loud noises, or they want your attention and affection constantly for reassurance, chances are, calming beds and blankets will help alleviate their stress.