{"product_id":"heartbeat-plush-dog-toy-calming-snuggle-companion-for-puppies-and-anxious-dogs","title":"Heartbeat Plush Dog Toy – Calming Snuggle Companion for Puppies and Anxious Dogs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003eheartbeat plush dog toy\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives a new puppy something to settle against on its first nights alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA steady simulated heartbeat, not a noise or a light show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft fleece that a dog will actually curl into\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful well past puppyhood — crate time, bedtime, storms, travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive characters to choose from, so it works as a gift as well as a tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo app, no screen and no smart device required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimulated heartbeat.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft fleece body.\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed by the manufacturer as fleece — gentle against the skin and built to be cuddled rather than chewed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAimed at anxiety behaviours.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer describes the toy as reducing anxiety-driven behaviours such as whining and barking by appealing to a pet's natural instincts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as a set.\u003c\/strong\u003e The plush and its heartbeat unit ship together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive styles.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heartbeat Puppy, Rainbow Unicorn, Christmas Sheep, Moose Brown Bear and Cozy Forest Sloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a smart device.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer confirms no phone, app or connected hub is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e fleece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToy type:\u003c\/strong\u003e plush comfort toy with a powered heartbeat unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e dogs — the manufacturer notes cats and other pets may respond to it too\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heartbeat Puppy, Rainbow Unicorn, Christmas Sheep, Moose Brown Bear, Cozy Forest Sloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatteries:\u003c\/strong\u003e the heartbeat unit is powered, and the manufacturer states batteries are \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e included. The battery type and size are not published.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart device required:\u003c\/strong\u003e no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions and weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003enot published by the manufacturer.\u003c\/em\u003e Please judge the size from the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 × heartbeat plush dog toy in the style you choose, with its heartbeat unit\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBatteries are not included. No blanket, bed or crate accessory is part of this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a comfort toy, not a chew toy.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove it if it is damaged.\u003c\/strong\u003e A torn plush exposes stuffing and the internal unit — both are swallowing hazards. Retire the toy rather than repairing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the unit and batteries away from your pet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Batteries are not supplied; when you fit them, check the compartment is properly closed before giving the toy back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduce it before you need it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let a puppy meet the toy during the day so it is already familiar by the first night in the crate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat this is and is not.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cstrong\u003eIf your dog panics when left alone, injures itself, destroys doorways or will not settle at all, that is a behavioural and veterinary matter\u003c\/strong\u003e — speak to your vet or a qualified behaviourist rather than relying on a toy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the heartbeat work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to buy batteries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is the toy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe to leave in the crate overnight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich style should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work for an adult dog, or a cat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wash it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot in a machine. 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