If you’ve ever owned an anxious dog, you’ll understand this on a spiritual level.
Our Labradoodle, Aloo, is the sweetest boy on the planet… but bless him, he is not built for stress. Popcorn? Absolutely not. The second a kernel hits the pot he vanishes under the table like we’ve set off fireworks in the lounge room. Car rides? Traumatic for everyone involved. He pants, we stress, and suddenly what was meant to be a “fun little outing” feels like a military operation.
So when a friend suggested these calming treats, I’ll be honest — I side-eyed her a bit. I genuinely wondered if she was recommending them for Aloo… or for me.
But after one particularly dramatic popcorn incident (I hadn’t even turned the stove on yet), I caved and ordered them.
We’ve been using them for a few weeks now, and I have to say… I’m impressed.
First of all, Aloo actually eats them without suspicion, which is a miracle in itself. No dramatic sniffing, no “you’ve betrayed me” face. Just happily accepted.
And the difference? Subtle but noticeable. He’s not suddenly a Zen monk floating through life, but he’s definitely calmer. The edge is gone. When we hop in the car now, he settles faster. When there’s noise in the kitchen, he doesn’t immediately bolt for cover. He still keeps an eye on things (because, drama king), but it’s not full panic mode.
The biggest surprise? I feel calmer too.
Because when your dog is anxious, you’re anxious. You’re bracing for the reaction, trying to manage the environment, apologising to the dog for existing. It’s exhausting. These treats have taken that tension down a notch for both of us.
Are they magic? No.
Are they helpful? Absolutely.
If you’ve got a sensitive soul of a dog who hides under tables, side-eyes popcorn, and treats car rides like the apocalypse… these are worth trying.
Aloo approves.
And honestly? So do I. Calming Blog Treats.
* This article was originally published here
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