Anxiety Busters

Join the Mind Game of the Month Club! Each box comes with an enrichment puzzle to provide mental stimulation, an active play toy, a long-lasting chew or treat to keep your pup busy, and a full bag of tasty treats. New members also get a free lick pad, plus $1 of every box is donated to a shelter! ($45, mindgameofthemonth.com) 

Alleviate boredom, stress, and anxiety by giving your dog a delicious task! EverLick mat is designed to keep your dog busy and self-entertained—simply spread your dog’s favourite soft foods or treats on this fun, FDA Food Grade Compliant mat for an engrossing activity. ($11, petplay.com) 

Reduce stress with gentle compression. Like swaddling an infant, the Thundershirt anxiety jacket applies gentle, constant pressure to calm anxiety, fear, and over-excitement. Available in seven different sizes for small to large dogs! (from $40, thunderworks.com) 

The Furbo dog camera lets you see, talk, and check in on your dog via your phone, and give treats remotely. Real-time alerts are sent to your phone. By monitoring remotely and then intervening before your dog is distressed, you can set your dog up for success. Start out close by and return in short time increments, ideally while your dog is calm, and work up to longer periods. Or simply use it to understand triggers or interrupt behaviour by speaking to your dog. ($169, furbo.com) 

CANINE CALMERS

DROPS
Compose Liquid, a calming support supplement from McIntosh Pro Line, is recommended for dogs who suffer from anxiety, nervousness, hyperactivity, and more. Formulated with calming milk protein and L-Theanine to reduce your dog’s stress and decrease stress-related behaviours. (from $22, mcintoshproline.com) 

TREATS
Made with CBD derived from organic, full-spectrum hemp extract plus salmon oil, Treatibles Extra Strength Soft Chewables keep your dog calm while supporting digestive and joint health. (from $12, treatibles.com) 

CHEWS
Does your dog struggle with severe separation anxiety? Ask your vet about Reconcile Chewable Tablets. FDA-approved in conjunction with a behaviour modification plan, these selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) tablets help dogs achieve a calmer frame of mind. (from $15, reconcile.com) 

TINCTURE
Ideal for pets experiencing high levels of anxiety, Suzie’s CBD 250mg Dog Tincture combines USDA organic, full-spectrum CBD with a base of organic safflower oil to offer relief to anxious small and medium-sized dogs. ($40, suziespettreats.com) 

This article originally appeared in the award-winning Modern Dog magazine. Subscribe today!