Just like humans, regular & stable sleep is essential for your dog. The available choice of dog beds nowadays is enormous. There are beds to suit all budgets and requirements. A quick search online, and you are bound to come across anti-anxiety dog beds. These are often also known as calming dog beds.

So, what are the benefits of these calming dog beds? Well, these beds are custom-designed to combat anxiety in your pup. My collie is quite anxious herself. As I mentioned in this blog post about the truths of dog ownership, she does not like change. She got quite scared on a walk because a pavement sign had been added where one wasn’t usually. It took quite a lot of persuading to get her to carry on.

What causes canine anxiety?

The causes of canine anxiety are, in general, down to the following.

They are triggered by a disruption in your dog’s routine. Dogs thrive upon their routines just like humans.

Separation- Going away or traveling can cause separation anxiety, this is estimated to affect around about 14% of all dogs. · Aging- (CCD) Canine cognitive dysfunction. A decline in cognitive ability in older dogs can cause anxiety due to the confusion experienced.

Fear – Situations such as bad vets visit. Also, visual stimuli i.e., something that scares your dog such as umbrellas, etc. New strange people or pets entering the house. Environmental factors such as thunderstorms, parties, or other loud noises.

So, there are many triggers of anxiety in the modern world and the lifestyle of most dogs. Symptoms of this can include inappropriate urination, aggression, frequent barking, to mention a few. One other sign is due to the fact anxiety tends to build up cumulatively during the day, disrupting the sleep pattern. Your dog may struggle to settle down if they are anxious, this can lead to a snowball effect, whereby lack of quality restorative sleep leads to further tension and anxiety.

What Can You Do To Help?

Various methods can be employed to help an anxious dog doze from music therapy to using scents, a cuddle toy, or increased exercise, to name a few. However, the most effective of all of these techniques is to invest in a quality calming dog bed.

The beds available from www.bobbybed.com come highly recommended. They have been cleverly designed by canine therapists to mimic the soft feel of the mother’s coat. An ingenious use of faux fur fabric shaped like a doughnut allows your dog to nestle and burrow into the bed, giving an overwhelming feeling of security. Super soft filling offers joint & muscle relief, so your pup has a deep restful night’s sleep.

A well-rested dog is a happy dog!