Hi everyone,
I know we need the rain, but Bo and I are so sick of these storms everyday! Bo HATES thunder and often spends the duration of the storm in his room, in his furry covered bed, shimmying and shaking and waiting for the storm to pass. However, I have found something he loves, that distracts him a little bit during storms, and helps with his anxiety. It's called a lick mat. I ordered a two pack online for about $10. I usually spread Greek yogurt on it and Bo loves it, but you could do peanut butter, wet dog food, or whatever spreadable treat your fur baby loves. The repetitive licking is soothing for dogs who are stressed. It has suction cups on the back so it stays where you put it, and you could even put it on the wall where you give your dog a bath to distract them if they are not fans of water. Clean up is easy...I usually just spray it down in the sink and throw it in the dishwasher. If you have a doggo who hates storms, baths, has separation anxiety, or just gets a little stressed, try a lick mat. Bo really likes his. It doesn't stop him from being nervous in storms, but it does distract him for about 10-15 minutes. Hope your best buddy enjoys it as much as Bo. Happy tails!
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