Product Overview
The first nights away from the litter are the loudest ones. A puppy that has never slept alone whines, paces and barks — not out of stubbornness, but because the warm, breathing pile it has slept against every night of its life has suddenly gone. This heartbeat plush dog toy puts part of that back. A soft fleece companion with a pulsing unit inside gives off a steady, regular beat, and for many dogs that single familiar rhythm is enough to make a crate feel less empty. It is equally useful later on — at bedtime, during a thunderstorm, or on the first few nights in a new home.
Why You'll Love It
- Gives a new puppy something to settle against on its first nights alone
- A steady simulated heartbeat, not a noise or a light show
- Soft fleece that a dog will actually curl into
- Useful well past puppyhood — crate time, bedtime, storms, travel
- Five characters to choose from, so it works as a gift as well as a tool
- No app, no screen and no smart device required
Key Features
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Simulated heartbeat. The manufacturer states that when the heartbeat is activated the pet feels a regular vibration, likened to the heartbeat of a mother or a littermate.
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Soft fleece body. Listed by the manufacturer as fleece — gentle against the skin and built to be cuddled rather than chewed.
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Aimed at anxiety behaviours. The manufacturer describes the toy as reducing anxiety-driven behaviours such as whining and barking by appealing to a pet's natural instincts.
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Sold as a set. The plush and its heartbeat unit ship together.
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Five styles. Heartbeat Puppy, Rainbow Unicorn, Christmas Sheep, Moose Brown Bear and Cozy Forest Sloth.
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Not a smart device. The manufacturer confirms no phone, app or connected hub is needed.
Product Specifications
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Material: fleece
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Toy type: plush comfort toy with a powered heartbeat unit
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Suitable for: dogs — the manufacturer notes cats and other pets may respond to it too
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Styles: Heartbeat Puppy, Rainbow Unicorn, Christmas Sheep, Moose Brown Bear, Cozy Forest Sloth
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Batteries: the heartbeat unit is powered, and the manufacturer states batteries are not included. The battery type and size are not published.
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Smart device required: no
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Dimensions and weight: not published by the manufacturer. Please judge the size from the photographs.
Package Includes
- 1 × heartbeat plush dog toy in the style you choose, with its heartbeat unit
Batteries are not included. No blanket, bed or crate accessory is part of this listing.
Important Information
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It is a comfort toy, not a chew toy. The heartbeat unit sits inside the plush. Supervise your dog with it, particularly at first, and take it away from any dog that starts opening seams.
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Remove it if it is damaged. A torn plush exposes stuffing and the internal unit — both are swallowing hazards. Retire the toy rather than repairing it.
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Keep the unit and batteries away from your pet. Batteries are not supplied; when you fit them, check the compartment is properly closed before giving the toy back.
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Introduce it before you need it. Let a puppy meet the toy during the day so it is already familiar by the first night in the crate.
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What this is and is not. A heartbeat toy is a comfort aid that works for some dogs and not others. It does not treat separation anxiety, noise phobia or any medical condition. If your dog panics when left alone, injures itself, destroys doorways or will not settle at all, that is a behavioural and veterinary matter — speak to your vet or a qualified behaviourist rather than relying on a toy.
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Care. The manufacturer publishes no washing instructions and the toy contains a powered unit, so do not put it in a washing machine. Spot-clean the fleece with a damp cloth and let it dry fully.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the heartbeat work?
An internal unit produces a regular pulsing vibration. The manufacturer likens it to the heartbeat a puppy would feel lying against its mother or a littermate.
Do I need to buy batteries?
Yes. The manufacturer states clearly that batteries are not included, and unfortunately does not publish the size or type required. Check the battery compartment when the toy arrives before buying cells.
How big is the toy?
The manufacturer publishes no dimensions or weight for this product, so we cannot quote a size. The photographs are the best guide, and we would rather say that than invent a figure.
Is it safe to leave in the crate overnight?
For a gentle dog that cuddles rather than chews, that is exactly what it is for. For a determined chewer it is not — supervise the first few nights and check the seams every morning before deciding.
Which style should I choose?
They differ only in appearance; all five carry the same heartbeat feature. Heartbeat Puppy is the traditional choice for a new pup, and the sloth, sheep, unicorn and moose bear are simply different characters.
Will it work for an adult dog, or a cat?
It is designed and sold for dogs, and the manufacturer notes that cats and other pets may also respond to the vibration. Adult dogs often take to it at bedtime or during storms, though response varies a great deal between individuals.
Can I wash it?
Not in a machine. It holds a powered unit and the manufacturer gives no laundering instructions, so spot-clean the fleece by hand and air-dry it.
