I admit it: I’m an anxious dog mom—and my lab Molly picked up my traits. When we were snuggled on the couch watching TV, Molly was incredibly calm and quiet. But when I left her alone for a morning gym session? I came home to distraught yaps and a destroyed couch.
It wasn’t just being alone: Molly hates—among other things—the train, the lawnmower, the neighbor’s poodle, fireworks, storms, buzzing flies, loud music, and car engines.
The smallest things made her shake uncontrollably, bury her head in blankets, and bark incessantly.
It broke my heart every time. I knew I needed a solution.
I tried everything (dog moms know: that’s no exaggeration). But only one thing finally helped: Reggie’s ready-made calming regimen. Here’s the story.
More than 70% of Dogs Have Anxiety
Molly’s troubles aren’t as rare as I thought.
Our modern lives aren’t made for our faithful friends, and all types of breeds—from the biggest Great Dane to the smallest Pom—are susceptible to anxiety.
Dogs are pack animals. They don’t understand when we go out to work and leave them home alone. And our modern, busy lives often don’t provide dogs with enough mental stimulation.
And the science agrees: Up to 70% of all dogs exhibit symptoms of anxiety like panting, pacing, trembling, yapping, or hiding.
Finding a Solution for Dog Anxiety is Hard
Though it’s common for dogs to suffer from anxiety, I quickly discovered that there wasn’t a common solution. I didn’t want to simply bring Molly to the vet and put her on any heavy pharmaceuticals that could change her little personality. Plus, Molly is ultra fussy (she’s a doggy princess, after all!).
For her, I needed something natural, healthy, and affordable. After unsuccessfully trying treats and a "calming" bed, I discovered Reggie—offering a comprehensive daily regimen rather than a single product.
Enter: Reggie’s Science-Backed Regimen for Relaxation
Reggie’s approach, The Complete Calm Kit, is a simple, two-step routine to keep Molly occupied—scientifically proven to reduce anxiety and keep dogs mentally stimulated.
Morning Routine: Anytime Calming Chews hidden in the Stimulating Feeder Mat
The morning routine involves Reggie’s Anytime Calming Chews buried and hidden in the Stimulating Feeder Mat.
The Calming Chews include natural, relaxing ingredients like:
L-Theanine, which occurs naturally in green tea and promotes relaxation.
Magnolia Bark, which enhances the activity of soothing receptors in the brain, helping to control feelings of fear, stress, and anxiety.
Phellodendron, which inhibits stress receptors and reduces stress.
Apparently, the mat was designed to play into her natural foraging instincts, giving her a fun and engaging activity. It keeps her occupied and gives her the mental stimulation she needs to relax. In fact, I recently read that 15 minutes of foraging like this can burn as much energy as an hour of walking!
Makes sense because now, I return home from my morning workouts to a calm Molly resting on the couch.
It’s insane…Molly still has her vibrant personality, but she’s more relaxed and less anxious.
Afternoon Routine: Relaxing with a Soothing Lick Mat and PB Calming Spread
After a quick walk to the park and some snuggles, it was time for Molly’s evening activity. This included a Soothing Lick Mat lathered up with Reggie’s Calming Spread.
Licking is a way for dogs to naturally ease anxiety, and it works by releasing calming endorphins. Teamed with the calming spread, which contains all-natural peanut butter and melatonin to encourage sleep and rest, your dog is guaranteed to have a more relaxed evening.
Well, Molly loved it. She was so excited when we got out the jar and could smell the peanut butter as soon as I opened it. But her zoomies were short-lived. She got to work licking and came into the living room afterward with a relaxed, happy strut, and promptly began snoozing again!
A huge success for Reggie.
Now? Molly is Calm, Relaxed, and Much Happier!
As The Complete Calm Kit has become part of our daily routine, I noticed a huge shift in Molly. She now has all-day, holistic support for her anxiety, and she's noticeably more relaxed and happy as a result!Yes, anxiety is common in dogs…but that doesn’t mean we have to accept it. There is hope. Reggie has changed the game for Molly. And let’s be honest: as an anxious dog mom, it’s totally changed the game for me, too.
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