Day 5- Doggy Zen Den

A doggy zen den is a great tool to use to help your dog feel more secure in their home. It can be created with your dogs crate covered by a blanket (ideally one that already has their scent on it) and their bed placed inside. The door can be kept open to allow your dog to walk in and out at their own pleasure. Any guests should be told not to disturb the dog while they are in the crate which creates a place they can go and hide should they become overwhelmed.

An activity feeder can be used to create a happy experience for the dogs while they are inside the crate and because we want a happy experience, the crate should never be used as a punishment for any reason (i.e. for a time out).

To help create the feeling of Zen, we can also add a pheromone treatment alongside by plugging in an Adaptil or Pet Remedy diffuser, or even play some soothing music to help relax them. The music brings a much better feeling of calm if it has already been played during calm events to build an association.