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We are very happy with the HeadPhones!

I came across Doggie Hush products on Instagram. After checking out several accounts, I decided to purchase the headphones for both of my dogs. I have two Border Collies. One only gets nervous about fireworks indoors, while the other is constantly on edge, no matter where we are. Their anxiety gets intense—they become extremely nervous and bark non-stop. For years, I’ve been trying to improve this situation because here in Rotterdam/the Netherlands, it often feels like a war zone during New Year's Eve. The fireworks even start as early as October. We’ve already been using the Fireworks Package from Puur—natural powders and drops to build up a sense of calm. However, that has never been enough for New Year's Eve. So… I decided to give the Doggie Hush headphones a shot. And I have to admit, I was very skeptical!Well ahead of time, I had the dogs try on the Doggie Hush headphones several times to ensure a proper fit. They weren’t thrilled about wearing them (a quirk of my dogs, not the headphones themselves), so it was important to make sure they stayed in place even if the dogs shook their heads. Once the fit was right, they seemed to tolerate them well.New Year's Eve kicks off here around 11 a.m. with intense firecrackers. As it gets dark, it progresses to firecrackers combined with aerial fireworks and the typical accompanying sounds. These are the sounds my dogs are most reactive to. On previous New Year’s Eves, my youngest dog would refuse to go outside, which often led to accidents in the house. This year, I started putting the headphones on her in the afternoon. They helped her feel more at ease, allowing her to pee in the garden and not react to every single bang. If a large round of fireworks went off, her anxiety would rise a little, and she might bark once or twice. However, we were always nearby to reassure or correct her when necessary. Overall, it was very manageable!My oldest dog (now 9 years old) has always been confused by the lights in the sky. For the first time in his life, he was relatively calm and could watch the fireworks from inside while sitting beside me. He whined a bit, but with reassurance and us reacting cheerfully and enthusiastically to the sounds and colors, he became even calmer. With the Doggie Hush headphones, his anxiety was much more controlled. Without them, he would escalate much faster. In fact, at one point, he even wanted to wander outside in the garden, sniff around, pee, and poop. Initially, he wore the Doggie Hush headphones, but later on, he managed without them.Even my youngest dog managed to pee just 10 minutes before midnight, despite some fairly loud fireworks nearby, all while wearing the Doggie Hush headphones! We were so proud!By 11:45 p.m., both dogs were chewing on treats—a first for them during New Year's Eve—thanks to the Doggie Hush headphones. Of course, there were moments when it became a bit too much for them, but with reassurance and ensuring the headphones fit well, we experienced our calmest New Year's Eve in nine years!In my opinion, negative reviews likely come from people who think these headphones are a miracle cure. Of course, they aren’t. There’s more to it than just putting on the headphones and being done with it. We closed our curtains, watched TV (a bit louder than usual), and took additional steps to help our dogs during this challenging time. No single solution is ever enough, especially for severe anxiety. So, instead of complaining, reflect on your own approach and take more action for next year ;)Doggie Hush Headphones work perfectly IN COMBINATION with other measures to neutralize stress. We, as owners, are also a crucial part of this combination. We are incredibly happy with this addition to our stress-management approach! Thank you so much for your help and quick service! <3

Date of experience: Jan 01, 2025