{"product_id":"soothe-and-settle-hush-muff","title":"Soothe and Settle Hush Muff","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'm very excited to have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hush Muff from Soothe and Settle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at The Curious Dog Company. Rachel, the founder, is a small business friend of mine and I've watched this product become a complete game changer for dogs (and their humans) all over the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd while you'll probably see me talking about it a LOT in the run-up to Bonfire Night, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hush Muff isn't just a product to help with fireworks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's actually one of the things I love most about it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hush Muff is designed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuffle external noise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than completely block or cancel it. Independent audio testing found that it can attenuate lower and mid-range frequencies by around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–12dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with higher frequencies reduced by up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12–18dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In practical terms, that can make loud or sudden sounds less intense for your dog.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut there's another really important part to this...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's not about changing your dog's fear response.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePutting a Hush Muff on a terrified dog when the fireworks have already started isn't a magic switch that suddenly makes them feel fine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aim is to introduce and condition the Hush Muff when your dog is calm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so wearing it becomes familiar, comfortable and predictable. Over time, it can become part of your dog's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esignal of calm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, s\u003cspan\u003eomething they recognise as part of their routine when they need a little extra support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoothe and Settle provide guidance for gradually getting your dog comfortable wearing their Hush Muff, and I strongly recommend taking the time to do this before you actually need it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🤓 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTCDC Top Tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart on an ordinary, boring day when absolutely nothing exciting is happening. Let your dog investigate it, pair it with treats and positive experiences and gradually build up the amount of time they wear it. You're trying to reinforce that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Hush Muff = good things happen and I feel safe”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Hush Muff = OH GOD WHAT IS THAT NOISE?!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo when can you use it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efireworks and thunderstorms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are obvious ones. But once your dog is comfortable wearing it, there are lots of other situations where reducing the intensity of surrounding noise may be useful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎆 Fireworks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⛈️ Thunderstorms and heavy rain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🚗 Car journeys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🩺 Vet visits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✂️ Grooming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏠 Overwhelming or busy environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🛏️ Crate rest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎵 Other loud or unpredictable environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's even suitable for use outdoors as the fleece is water resistant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't something I want you to buy, stick in a drawer and dig out once a year when someone announces the first fireworks of the year...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition it. Use it. Make it part of your dog's toolkit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little bit about the design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hush Muff is a soft, close-fitting, fleece head covering that sits over your dog's ears and around their head. The gentle pressure and reduced external noise can provide an additional layer of comfort for dogs who find certain sounds overwhelming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a registered design, is machine washable and can be worn indoors or outdoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've gone for the most popular cow print design as well as a forest green to compliment my brand colours but keep your eyes peeled for me growing the range. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing the right size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the measurement info can be found in the product images. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease measure your dog's head carefully before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soothe and Settle recommend measuring the widest part of your dog's head and going up a size if your dog falls between sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're unsure which size your dog needs, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emessage me before ordering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and I'll help you work it out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed a less common size?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sizes A, C and F are stocked in smaller quantities. If your size is out of stock or you need a specific size for a bundle, just drop me a message and I’ll see what I can do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Hush Muff is designed to help reduce the impact of external noise. It does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e completely block or cancel sound, and it isn't intended to replace appropriate training or veterinary support for dogs with significant noise-related fear or anxiety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Machine wash up to 40°C. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay it safe! 🐾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Always supervise your dog while they are wearing the Hush Muff and introduce it gradually. Never force your dog to wear it. 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