Puppies sleep happily with mom and siblings in the first few weeks of life; however, once a puppy is sold and is taken to a new home, the security of being surrounded by familiar bodies is replaced by sleeping alone. Many puppies find it hard to settle the first few nights in a strange home, unfamiliar with new surroundings; the introduction of a snuggle puppy may help to alleviate potential problems.
What is a Snuggle Puppy?
A snuggle puppy simulates the same functions as a puppy's mom and siblings, that of providing warmth and a beating heart; previously, people have used an alarm clock (to simulate the ticking of a heart) and a hot water bottle (to substitute warmth) to help settle a puppy into a new home. The snuggle puppy takes this theory one step further and wraps the 'heart' and 'warmth' up in a 'virtual mom' dog toy.
How Does a Snuggle Puppy Work?
Snuggle puppies have received many recommendations from veterinarians, breeders and new dog owners, who have managed to settle a new puppy with the help of a snuggle puppy. The snuggle puppy has a 'realistic' heart beat, which is operated by batteries; there is also a terrycloth pouch which can be filled with dry rice and heated (warmth will last for up to three hours). Alternatively, the snuggle puppy includes two disposable non-toxic heating packs (which each last for 20 hours).
Other Features of the Snuggle Puppy
Snuggle puppies also have a 'baby bottle' feature; the bottle pocket of the snuggle puppy allows for a pet baby bottle to be put in. A velcro tab holds the bottle in place but allows the nipple to stick out, simulating the nursing provided by the puppy's mom; this is suitable for very young puppies, although no puppy should be left unsupervised when using this feature of the snuggle puppy.
Varieties of Snuggle Puppies Available
Snuggle puppies are made to high standards of durability; there are no small parts which can be chewed off by puppies. The heat pads and the 'heart' of the snuggle puppy are sealed in with velcro tabs. Snuggle puppies are available in a variety of colors and styles:
- Black lab
- Brown mutt
- Brown and white
- Tan
- Bulldog
- Golden
- Dalmatian.
Snuggle puppies vary in price, depending on suppliers, but average at a cost of between $30 and $35; snuggle puppies are available through many on line stores, including snuggle puppys. The dimensions of a snuggle puppy are 13 inches (length) x 8 inches (width) x 4 inches (height); all snuggle puppies include:
- heart (batteries included)
- terrycloth pouch
- two twenty hour disposable warmers.
Other Uses for Snuggle Puppies
Snuggle puppies act as a security blanket for puppies and dogs; a dog with anxiety problems may find comfort with a snuggle puppy too. A snuggle puppy can be used in circumstances such as shipping, injured or orphaned dogs; a snuggle puppy can also be used for any animal, in addition to dogs and puppies. Acquiring a snuggle puppy for a new puppy may help everyone sleep soundly!
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