Welcome to the Doggie Hush Family!
Our headphones are designed to provide your dog with comfort and peace in noisy environments. However, just like any new item, your dog will need time to adjust to wearing them.
Adjustment Period
Expect an adjustment period of up to 4 weeks. During this time, practice and patience are key. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help your dog get comfortable with their new Doggie Hush headphones:
Initial Introduction
- Explore: Let your dog sniff and explore the headphones while they are off.
- Positive Reinforcement: Offer treats and positive reinforcement to create a positive association.
Customization
- Adjust Straps: Place the headphones on your dog's head, with the top strap between the ears and the Velcro strap under the neck. Adjust the Velcro straps for a snug but comfortable fit. Trim any excess Velcro for a clean, secure fit.
- Check Fit: Ensure the headphones are properly adjusted to your dog's head shape for maximum comfort and effectiveness.
Short Sessions
- Brief Wear: Start with short sessions of 1-2 minutes where the headphones are placed on your dog’s head without fastening them.
- Increase Duration: Gradually increase the duration over several days.
Gradual Fastening
- Start Fastening: Once your dog is comfortable with the headphones being placed on their head, start fastening them for short periods.
- Reinforcement: Continue to use treats and praise to reinforce positive behavior.
Increase Wearing Time
- Extend Duration: Slowly increase the amount of time your dog wears the fastened headphones each day.
- Goal: Aim to have your dog comfortably wearing the headphones for longer periods, up to an hour at a time.
Introduce Noise
- Noisy Situations: Use the headphones when your dog is exposed to noisy environments, such as fireworks or thunderstorms.
- Gradual Exposure: Gradually increase the volume and duration of noise exposure to help your dog adjust.
Consistency and Patience
- Regular Practice: Consistency is key. Regularly practice wearing sessions and reinforce with treats and praise.
- Be Patient: Every dog is different, and some may take more time to adjust than others. Patience is crucial.
Final Thoughts
Once your dog becomes comfortable with the Doggie Hush headphones, integrating them into your routine will become much easier. They will learn to associate the headphones with protection from loud noises, making noisy situations more bearable. Thank you for choosing Doggie Hush, and we are here to support you every step of the way!