Whether they’re new to the family, or perhaps just going through a tough time, the snuggle puppy is designed to provide comfort and helps relieve anxiety in your four-legged friend. Whatever the case, whether crate training, fireworks, or perhaps a thunderstorm, rest assured this dog anxiety solution will be there to help. Dogs are pack animals and are instinctively drawn to their mother and others in their pack. The snuggle puppy recreates that intimacy with physical warmth and a “real-feel” heartbeat. The result is a calmer, more peaceful pet – one that feels less loneliness, fear, and separation anxiety. The snuggle puppy: Reduces negative behaviors resulting from anxiety, including whining and barking “Real-feel” pulsing heartbeat and heat source mimic being part of a pack, working to ease loneliness, fear, and separation anxiety Helps puppies sleep throughout the night A great crate training tool for new puppies Pet is calmed by appealing to natural instincts, not through medication Two AAA batteries (included) last up to two weeks with continuous 24/7 use On/off switch on heartbeat allows for use only when necessary Machine washable on gentle cycle Disposable heat source lasts for 24 hours and is non-toxic and safe for people and pets