Pet parents have been raving about a supplement they say helps achieve a ‘significant difference in behaviour’
Dogs are part of the family, so when a much-loved pooch is stressed or anxious it can pull on our heartstrings. While some pups generally have a more nervy disposition, others are triggered by everyday occurrences such as car journeys or seeing other people and dogs out in public.
Now, pet owners are turning to a clever product to help anxious pups – and there’s a way to bag it for less. The PAWD Calming Powder is a huge hit with dog parents who have left it rave reviews online.
It’s available in two varieties – an option for small dogs up to 15kg and a large dogs (over 15kg) pack – and should be added to a pup’s water bowl and stirred in. It’s suggested to be served daily, but the water volume required is flexible and can be adapted to how much a pup would normally drink within 24 hours.
The nifty product is said to help pooches with a variety of anxiety-inducing events such as the fear of being left alone, sensitivity to loud noises, hyperactivity, barking, stress in the car and nerves around new people and other pooches. Normally priced at £29.84 for a one-off purchase of the 30-day small dog pack, pet owners can add the code ANXIOUS10 at checkout to bring the price down to £26.86.
For those with larger fur babies, a one-time purchase of a 30-day supply is £34.31 but drops to £30.88 with the code. The retailer says the best value option is to subscribe to a three-pack which is a 90 day supply.
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Based off the one-time purchase, small dog owners can expect to pay around 90p per day, while those with bigger furry friends will pay around £1 daily. Elsewhere, Pooch & Mutt offers the Calm & Relaxed Beef Collagen Chews which cost £5.99 for a one-off purchase.
Designed as an alternative to rawhide, they’re made from 61% beef collagen to help nourish skin and coat. Meanwhile, at Amazon the Bugalugs Calming Treats for Dogs are currently 31% off, down to £23.99 from £34.99 for 120 chews.
Back to PAWD, and dog mums and dads have left high praise for the Calming Powder supplement. One said of their pup: “She gets scared by noises and starts panting and shaking, but PAWD quickly calms her. No more shaking and her breathing settles.”
Another raved: “Pixie can be anxious and we have noticed she can relax outside for longer periods of time without barking.” A third who has reactive pooches also said: “PAWD Calming has really helped with their reactivity with other dogs when we are out.”
It is worth noting that one user said in a review of the brand’s products over on Trustpilot that they felt PAWD hadn’t worked overly well for their pup, writing: “I have noticed very little difference in my dog’s behaviour – she still barks at every little noise outside during the day and she still barks constantly at anyone who walks past our gate.”
Despite this, others were also pleased with their results, with Blossom’s owner commenting: “After a couple of days on PAWD Blossom had her first pleasant experience around a park with lots of contact with dogs, no barking as usual.”
Another said of their dog: “Not only does she love the taste but the difference in her anxiety is amazing.” A further reviewer also said their pup liked the taste of the product, writing: “Firstly let’s talk about the taste of PAWD Calming (coming from Spencer!).
“He licks the bowl clean every single day! We have noticed a significant difference in his behaviour when being left alone for periods of time and also when we are out in public he is a lot calmer and less reactive. This is amazing as it was always a little embarrassing! We love PAWD.”
